A little late, but Week 13 of the #Privacy Roundup is here. I'm just going to blame it on this cold. 
This edition features:
- #Signalgate #signal
- 23andMe's bankruptcy - what's it mean for user genetic data?
- A man banned for life from a venue... based on data collected about him
- Sandbox escapes for #Firefox and #Chrome exploited in the wild (updates available)
... and more!
Man lernt, Dinge wertzuschätzen, wenn man sie nicht mehr hat.
# MondayMotivation #privacymatters
#quote #zitat #teamdatenschutz #digitalisierung
#datenschutz #data #monday
#montag #digitalefreiheit #digital #sprüche #nachdenken
This morning, I was on the phone with a potential client, and I suggested they migrate to a NextCloud solution instead of their current cloud provider. When I explained that one of the main reasons, in my opinion, is to remain the owner of their own data, they reacted ironically, saying that at that point, people like me would have access to all their data. They seemed less worried about a large cloud provider than about a company "closer" to them.
I explained that they could encrypt everything, but they weren’t entirely convinced.
We parted ways on good terms, but with little hope.
Two hours later, they called me back. They did some research and asked a few colleagues. They’re now considering the idea and even apologized for the joke.
There was nothing to apologize for; it's just that some dynamics can be unclear (especially since we're so used to the promises of salespeople, often far from reality).
@cryptomator
Bought two licenses at once! Thank you! Now it's time for post-quantum encryption! 
#security #privacy #privacymatters
Das EU-US-Datenschutzabkommen steht durch Trumps Politik auf der Kippe. Deutsche Industrie warnt vor massiven Rechtsunsicherheiten im transatlantischen Datenverkehr. Behörden und Unternehmen drohen Zusatzaufwand und Kontrollverlust. Das verantwortliche US-Gremium ist de facto handlungsunfähig.
Again, still, always and forever, remember that your period data is only safe if it stays on your device and is encrypted from the ground up and only you know your password. That is what My Period Data Is Mine! gives you - full privacy.
Anything else is unsafe.
We're in this together. Stay safe out there 
A major privacy issue with Signal is its constant request for access to contacts. It might sound convenient, but this access increases the risk of accidentally choosing the wrong contact (such as The Atlantic journalist) when adding someone to a group or forwarding texts. We have been critical of this "we'll remind you later" pattern that Signal adopts when access to contacts is denied. An app "built for privacy" should respect its user's #privacy choices.
#infoSec #privacyMatters
There are so many great reasons to be on #Signal.
Now including the opportunity for the vice president of the United States of America to randomly add you to a group chat for coordination of sensitive military operations.
Don’t sleep on this opportunity…
DNA of 15 Million People for Sale in 23andMe Bankruptcy
Just call them 23andWe.
On a more serious note, this is compounding the issue of sharing immutable information (like biometric data) with others - especially those with lax security practices, blame their lax security practices on the users, shares user data, and reserves the "right" to sell/transfer this data in the event an acquisition - or bankruptcy, in this case - happens.
#privacy #privacymatters #23andme #dna
https://www.404media.co/dna-of-15-million-people-for-sale-in-23andme-bankruptcy/
Another Monday. Another edition of the Privacy Roundup featuring news items curated with end user #privacy and #security in mind.
This edition features:
- #Android Apps using #Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connection data to estimate and collect user location data
- #Apple Passwords app used insecure HTTP
- Video gamers beware: another game pulled from Steam for being #malware in disguise
- Free online converters adding malware to converted files
- Threat actors using #Reddit posts to push information stealing malware, primarily targeting #cryptocurrency traders/enthusiasts
- Data breaches at the largest US sperm bank and a large teacher union
… and more.
#privacymatters #databreach #cybersecurity #cybersecurity #infosec #gaming
FaceTime is designed so that after answering a call, it tries to establish a peer-to-peer connection between devices. This reveals the IP addresses of participants to each other.
#WhatsApp and #Signal provide options to conceal your IP.
#Privacy #InfoSec #PrivacyMatters #Cybersecurity
Spring is here – and so is our Spring Sale!
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Unlike Windows and macOS, Linux isn’t a one-size-fits-all system—it bends to fit your workflow, not the other way around. Want a minimalist, distraction-free setup? Go tiling window managers. Need a powerhouse for creative work, coding, or hacking? Customize your distro with exactly what you need. No forced updates, no telemetry, and total control over your system. Whether you’re a power user or just want a smooth, lightweight OS, Linux evolves with you, not against you.
Me going through all of the privacy inconveniences to try to create a healthier internet for us 
Using an #AI email writer might seem like the perfect way to boost productivity, BUT the dangers far outweigh the benefits. 
In this guide we take a look at 5 AI email writers and why not to use them 
https://tuta.com/blog/ai-email-writers-review
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The Verge reported on research by If/When/How:
"... adults who’ve been criminally investigated or arrested for allegedly self-managing or assisting an abortion, [...] 26 percent of people were reported by friends or family members."
The solution: a fully password encrypted period tracker that keeps your data on your phone!
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https://www.theverge.com/23385553/abortion-seekers-security-threats-human-factor
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