Your WIFI access points and MAC addresses are being scanned and stored online on wigle.net
https://cybernews.com/security/your-wifi-is-part-of-global-tracking-network/
#osint
#privacy
In Australia we are less than 100 days away from having our biometrics harvested by social media platforms as a part of the reform's to block social media usage for under 16s.
Whilst I absolutely see the merit in limiting social media usage for children to avoid all kinds of harms I'm most concerned about how the platforms will implement this and have no faith they are doing it with the users best intentions.
If anything I think it will be used to train their algorithms, build out their networks and harvest even more of your data and user statistics to further their main interest, which from what I can see is growth and profits.
It's utterly horrifying really.
#privacy
#socialmedia
Android looking to lock down the Play Store and tighten up controls about what apps can run on Android.
Surveillance capitalism profiles your data and habits turning you into the product for unseen buyers who trade in human habits and browsing history as a commodity.
It seems to be most prevalent on websites that people commonly interact with like news outlets, banks and social media which are crawling with trackers and pervasive advertising.
It's the classic watering hole attack.
Try a privacy focused browser like #Brave or use an ad blocker.
#privacy
#surveillancecapitalism
https://www.itnews.com.au/news/uk-agrees-to-drop-encryption-backdoor-mandate-for-apple-619721
The idea that an operating system deliberately bakes in a backdoor to their OS is ridiculous.
It's just begging yo be abused by malicious actors or more likely governments
#privacy
#infosec
The truth is anyone can become a victim of a scam.
Scammers spend vast amount of time and resources trying to manipulate and exploit you to click their links or engage with their malicious emails.
Don't be so hard on yourself, we are saturated with these attempts to rip us off.
Treat every interaction on the internet with a healthy dose of scepticism and you're on your way to a safer online experience.
Check out my blog in my bio if you want to learn more.
Don't take my word for it though, cut and paste it into virus total and you'll see it's safe to open.
#infosec
#online privacy
It's not until you start using privacy focused tools that highlight trackers blocked and advertisers that you really get a feel for how pervasive some of these websites are and how much they silently profile you on the way through their domain.
Oftentimes it's the sites you least expect.
Try #PrivacyBadger to block some of these trackers.
In 2025 and beyond it really is irresponsible to have a business that isn't thinking about data protection.
Data protection doesn't just mean data in transit (i.e email) it also means data at rest.
If it isn't encrypted in it's resting state, that is when it isn't being used then you're asking for trouble.
Insider threats or other malicious threats could compromise you and your business.
#dataprotection
#infosec
Someone needs to put 1 million dollars in bitcoin on a QR code and hide it in the mountains of California and upload it to https://treasures.to then drop subtle hints for years as people scramble to find it
https://privacyreboot.net/qr-code-safety-tips-to-avoid-scams/ Feels like a good time to lost this public service announcement 👍
Microsoft planning on rolling out quantum resistant cryptography on their products.
Not a massive fan of the company but glad to see that it's being implemented.
#privacy
#encryption
https://cybernews.com/crypto/hackers-exploit-data-breaches-to-steal-89m-in-bitcoin/
A person was apparently social engineered out of $89M in BTC.
#SocialEngineering
#Hacked
#Bitcoin
People roll their eyes at “privacy nuts.” They call it tinfoil, but that’s projection. They’ve outsourced their safety to systems that profit from their exposure.
https://untraceabledigitaldissident.com/the-best-piece-of-advice-i-can-give-you/
Well written and on point. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing I've been looking. Interesting challenge.
I just have visions of you trying to find that like a osint geoguesser challenge!
I like that you're aiming to do it respectfully without any fanfare. All the best with it.
Alternatives for Google Drive? Anyone use Proton Drive? A NAS maybe or SSD?
Protonmail look into it people you can password protect emails that require the other person to know your password to open the file. That alone is a pretty good feature.
Pretty simple, intuitive and free.
Plenty of other features too
#Protonmail
#Privacy
TLDR some esim providers are running IP data through Chinese networks causing privacy concerns.
Privacy isn't easy. It's intentional and pretty inconvenient if I'm honest. It sometimes mean you'll have to turn your back on what is convenient and what's cool instead opting for a more secure channel.
If you're serious about privacy you'll miss out on doing things that some others take for granted. Refusing to be in photos that blindly get uploaded to social media will frustrate and inconvenience others
Focusing and valuing privacy though forces people to reflect on their own behaviors and limit your exposure online.
Try it. Shut down that old account. Delete a few old pics on social media. You'll be glad you did.
#PrivacyReboot
#Privacy
https://www.osintteam.com/unmask-the-scam-osint-secrets-to-catch-phishing-emails-like-a-pro/ interesting article on #phishing emails and #OSINT
The viral Tea App was built for dating safety – allowing women to flag men anonymously – but what happens when a dating app gets breached revealing thousands of users and images.
Read about this privacy nightmare below:
When you have an affair sometimes you get publicly ousted.
As controversial as it is it's an example of how privacy is fragile and how your image and personal life can be flashed across the world.
Take steps to protect your online life incase the unthinkable happens.
https://privacyreboot.net/ceo-caught-cheating-at-coldplay-concert-privacy-wake-up-call/
#Privacy
#viralnews
Imagine driving around with a stranger in the backseat of your car telling people who you are talking to and messaging, where you're going and the things your searching online.
You can't see those people or know what they are saying. They are talking about anout you though.
Social media and smartphones. It's hard to see where surveillance starts and marketing ends.
Check out my blog at
www.privacyreboot.net
#privacy
#dataprivacy
🚨Qantas Data Breach Alert:
Your personal info may be exposed - names, emails, phone numbers and even meal preferences. Read what happened below and protect yourself now:
https://privacyreboot.net/qantas-data-breach-protect-yourself/
#DataBreach
#DataSecurity
Curious to hear honest reviews about GrapheneOS as a daily drive. How do you do all those things that phone users want to do? What are your best work around apps that you rely on. Was it a big adjustment changing over?
#Graphene
#GrapheneOS
#Privacy
Serious question how do they know what technology found it or who the miner is?
The KYC / AML questions for banks have gone too far. Imagine having your withdrawal of your funds denied until you provide them with an explanation of what you want to use your funds for. As if you'd tell them what you were doing anyway if you were doing something illegal.
#Privacy
#PrivacyMatters