@kuketzblog
Sehr interessant und bestätigt, was ich schon lange vermute. Sowohl Google, als auch weitere schieben dir ungewollte Codeschnipsel unter.
Was die so genau machen ist kaum nachvollziehbar. #privacymatters
@protonmail explains "active" and "passive" footprints, which make up your digital footprint, which is often exploited by data brokers, advertisers, marketers, Big Tech - the usual crowd.
A Close Up Look at the Consumer Data Broker #Radaris
Radaris is one of the biggest data brokers (people search sites) in the US. They get their #data from many sources and engage in shady tactics.
Also, looks like even if you opt out, you have to stay on top of it because they'll restore your record just because. Or ignore your opt-out request...
Google Authenticator still syncs two-factor authentication secrets without E2EE. If you enable cloud syncing, this means:
1️⃣ Google can read the secrets and generate one-time passwords for your accounts
2️⃣ Google knows the services you use
3️⃣ #Google knows your usernames
4️⃣ Given a court order, Google is obliged to hand over this data to law enforcement
"According to #Mozilla research, popular global brands — including #BMW, #Ford, #Toyota, #Tesla, #Kia, and #Subaru — can collect deeply personal data such as sexual activity, immigration status, race, facial expressions, weight, health and genetic information, and where you drive. Researchers found data is being gathered by sensors, microphones, cameras, and the phones and devices drivers connect to their cars, as well as by car apps, company websites, dealerships, and vehicle telematics. Brands can then share or sell this data to third parties. Car brands can also take much of this data and use it to develop inferences about a driver’s intelligence, abilities, characteristics, preferences, and more."
Fucking hell, give me an old junker car with no seat heaters, crank windows, and a Best Buy installed car stereo that's 10 years old over the new shit that's out there any day.
Getting Started: A Beginner's Guide for Improving #Privacy
*threat modeling not included.
Learning about online privacy and what tools you can use can be daunting. I wrote up this guide to serve as a launchpad into improving privacy for "newbies." Steps include:
This year, we promise to bring more features, enhance user experience, and continue to uphold the values of digital freedom and community collaboration.
Let's make 2024 a year of unforgettable memories, shared moments, and groundbreaking advancements in the world of decentralized social media.
Especial agradecimiento a estos proveedores de correo electrónico al permitirme ser menos dependiente de GMail, al que reduci su uso a la mínima expresión