As the relationship between commercial AI and the national security state becomes closer, it’s important to ask: will government secrecy make these models even less transparent and accountable? https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/11/us-national-security-state-here-make-ai-even-less-transparent-and-accountable

“This is extremely suspicious behavior that normal towers do not exhibit,” EFF’s nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq3whqdykqp0htntflqwmesu5jkfxqtw7wuwt6xdj0998fvv7fsrcslxyk3z told nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpq4lpy6kf4n66qtjttw76gcl3swt02txtw2sx7vamft3s69rj9kt8sd0d3nt. “This is not 100 percent incontrovertible truth, but it’s strong evidence suggesting a cell-site simulator was deployed.” https://www.wired.com/story/2024-dnc-cell-site-simulator-phone-surveillance/

Now that Meta is actively rolling out its content policy changes, we are deeply concerned that they will harm vulnerable people. If the company truly values free speech—and its users—it’s moving in the wrong direction. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/metas-new-content-policy-will-harm-vulnerable-users-if-it-really-valued-free

Real-time bidding, which powers nearly every ad you see online, might be the most privacy-invasive surveillance system that you’ve never heard of. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/online-behavioral-ads-fuel-surveillance-industry-heres-how

Download Privacy Badger to block spying ads and invisible trackers. https://www.eff.org/privacybadger

Privacy Badger is nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqeneh99pnvpc7qhyyzz6kxpru9ysg07gqck4emfj234egkpvappnsjrd02m's top choice for blocking trackers or ads. If you aren't already using EFF's free browser extension, here's one more reason to give it a try: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-ad-blockers-and-browser-extensions-to-protect-privacy/#ad-or-tracker-blocker-privacy-badger

Surveillance Self-Defense is all about learning a security mindset, but those ideas change over time, so it’s a project we’re constantly working on improving. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/12/surveillance-self-defense-2024-year-review

Thousands of data breaches happen every year, but this year was a particular whirlwind of highly impactful ones that included health information, phone call records, and much, much more. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/12/breachies-2024-worst-weirdest-most-impactful-data-breaches-year

Bluesky has grown in popularity, but it’s still evolving. Here are some essential things to know when joining the platform. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/12/what-you-should-know-when-joining-bluesky

Calls for the UK’s Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary to secure the release of activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah are building from many directions. They must do more to ensure Alaa’s immediate and unconditional release. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/12/uk-politicians-join-organizations-calling-immediate-release-alaa-abd-el-fattah

To avoid online scams, start by using two-factor authentication and a password manager, EFF’s nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqdzv5n3kypy77e83p7hxk4dvn6d4dwd9yqsw924rgplx3z0pkqupq5u90wk told the nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqdmxjk2dgfswgel5yjf3at65xzxvdjquwg45svuu70j80gac9spwqy72maj. https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/if-youre-still-overwhelmed-by-scam-emails-and-texts-join-the-growing-club/

Meet the new KOSA, same as the old KOSA

The House passed H.R. 9495 last month to give the executive branch the power to strip a U.S. nonprofit of its tax-exempt status without due process. Tell the Senate not to pass this speech-chilling legislation! https://act.eff.org/action/tell-congress-not-to-weaponize-the-treasury-department-against-nonprofits

34 states have anti-SLAPP laws that protect people speaking out from being bullied by meritless litigation. It’s time for us to have such protections in federal courts as well. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/12/bill-could-put-stop-censorship-lawsuit

This year EFF has:

🤖 Helped unravel questions surrounding the rise of AI

👩‍💻 Kept policymakers on the road to net neutrality

🤳 Explained why laws like KOSA will not achive internet safety

We're ready to take on more challenges. Support our work today! https://eff.org/power-up

“The best way to keep a conversation private in the real world is with face-to-face communication,” EFF’s Joe Mullin told nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqg8rdv5mtpkfwrvwhjtmdwcxc85gm6kyckk0htvvnyxcpmnfncrkq6fkmru. "To replicate that in the online world, end-to-end encryption is like the next best thing.” https://www.inc.com/jennifer-conrad/why-you-should-start-using-encrypted-communications-today/91034632

Using Tor on your phone is a simple way to browse the web anonymously without deep technical knowledge. Here's how to get it working on Android and iPhone. https://ssd.eff.org/module/how-to-use-tor-on-android-and-iphone

We're thankful for all the journalism students and faculty at the Reynolds School at University of Nevada, Reno that make AtlasofSurveillance.org possible.

Deleting your device’s advertising ID is like roaming a room full of strangers without wearing a name tag, EFF’s nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqzjfd7jlu950xrgzjscd56pvfngd7a8ru4rkv4dumevlxdwque0xsh3rvq3 told the nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnddaehgu3wwp6kyqpqlyqjz2k6t0jkxyewwwupfugsuej7wucn9xzawgzdleqhq3xm27nqgqfecz – someone can figure out who you are, but it takes more effort. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/11/26/annoying-tech-settings-turn-off/

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