I am a freedom maximalist, therefore I am a:

🔸 #bitcoin maxi

🔸 #nostr maxi

🔸 #grapheneOS maxi

🔸 #linux maxi

🔸 #torrents maxi

Fuck shitcoins. Fuck Twitter. Fuck Apple. Fuck Windows. Fuck Netflix. Does that make me sound like a toxic freedom maxi to you?

Depends. For example, you could pretend you live in the USA by always choosing the USA location on your #VPN. This way, you trick threat actors into thinking you're based there.

Or, you could mix things up by randomly switching to different locations every time you connect to your VPN, Proton lets you do that.

I must warn you to consider unfollowing me if:

🔸 You use Apple products.

🔸 You hold shitcoins or stocks.

🔸 You think #monero is better than #bitcoin.

🔸 You use Facebook, Netflix, Gmail or any big-tech crap.

🔸 You don't value #privacy or #freedom.

My opinions on these subjects will NEVER change, therefore, do not attempt to argue with me if I happen to post something that you disagree or rub you the wrong way.

Avoid all sites, apps and services that block #VPN or #TOR. Biggest redflag of them all.

#privacy #cybersecurity #opsec

What's up with every e-mail client having an integrated calendar, contact list, and task planner? Seriously, can't we just have a simple app for reading emails without all this bloatware shit? Make them standalone apps.

Why do you insist on using iPhones? Apple is denying your #bitcoin / #nostr app on their App Store and killing home screen web apps.

By purchasing their overpriced spyware devices, you are supporting an authoritarian company that does not respect your privacy or freedoms.

The choice to remain in the devil prison ecosystem is yours, so stop bitching and exit – switch to a GrapheneOS phone.

#privacy #freedom #grapheneOS

🗝️ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽

The primary factor contributing to the strength of a password is its length.

While including special characters does increase the number of possible combinations, the impact on security against brute force attacks is not as significant as having a longer password.

Longer passwords provide a larger search space for potential combinations, making them more resistant to hacking attempts.

#privacy #cybersecurity #opsec

The German government has announced a package of legal measures aimed at fighting "right-wing extremism".

This includes freezing bank accounts; banning people from voting; banning people from leaving Germany.

Do not comply.

👻 𝗩𝗣𝗡 𝗧𝗶𝗽

You can use the Proton VPN app and the Proton VPN browser extension together.

All your device internet connections are routed through the #VPN server the app is connected to. Connections inside the browser, however, will then also be routed to the VPN server the browser extension is connected to. This creates a “double-VPN” effect.

Using the Secure Core feature will create a “triple-VPN” (or even a “quadruple-VPN“ if used on both the browser extension and the app), but the performance hit of doing this is likely to heavily outweigh any potential privacy and security advantages.

#privacy #cybersecurity #opsec

Ads are out of control. It's all scams, and tech giants seem unconcerned about normies getting scammed. They add absolutely nothing of value to my life besides wasting my precious time. I block all ads, no exceptions. I don't care if your shit site or content creators need ads to "survive", fuck you. You will never get a cent from me. Rant over.

📧 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽

When it comes to emails, remain highly vigilant whenever an attachment is sent to you. Never open attachments unless you have previously been informed that an attachment would be sent.

If you suspect something, consider scanning the files with VirusTotal, and use a sandbox environment to open them.

#privacy #cybersecurity #opsec

Apologies. For mobile browsers, Vanadium is pretty much our only choice. GrapheneOS does have a section about this in their documentation. We could use Firefox as you suggested, but it would mean sacrificing security for the ability to remove cookie banners, which doesn't seem worth it to me.

Mozilla cannot be trusted. Firefox is spyware and the mobile browser is not secure. Vanadium, the default browser on #grapheneOS, provides the strongest sandbox implementation, leagues ahead of the alternatives.

I hate cookies banners, and there is no way to get rid of them on mobile.

🗝️ 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽

Hackers won't brute force your password directly through an online service's login prompt. They would be blocked by the service after a few attempts, and you'll get notified, duh!

Anyone planning to access your account would typically search for your password hash on darknet marketplaces, where it might have been leaked in past data breaches. They would then attempt to crack the hash locally on their devices, rather than over the internet.

Always use strong passwords and change them regularly. Use two-factor authentication as an extra layer of security. Be aware of data breaches.

#privacy #cybersecurity #opsec

Don't click on shady links from shady people on the internet. 😉

🟠 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽

Consider setting up your #VPN connection in a different country than your physical location. This may help protect your privacy and anonymity by making it more difficult for websites and attackers to know where you live.

#privacy #cybersecurity #opsec

Nothing wrong with using it as a pseudo-L2 for Bitcoin. My problem is with the individuals who, for some reason, hate #bitcoin and think #monero is the future.

Blocking all #monero maxis from now on. They are too loud, annoying and toxic. It's hard to blame them though, their shitcoin is losing in every metric imaginable, so I can see why they're frustrated. Wishing all of you the best and hope you learn that there's no second best.