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A quick talk with the President of the Session Technology Foundation. 📝👇
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There is No Future for Online Safety Without Privacy and Security
Alexander Linton on building decentralized messaging and why platform-wide content moderation is impractical on encrypted platforms.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
A Swiss group has raised concerns over Big Tech cloud infra use.
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#privacy #bigtech #switzerland
Swiss Data Protection Group Says US Cloud Giants Can't Meet Privacy Standards
Lack of end-to-end encryption makes international cloud services unsuitable, privatim says.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS)
Brain Computer Enterprises, Cooperative Inc. believes privacy and security is important for all, which is why we run a TOR (Transparent Onion Router) node to support the Tor Project:
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#privacy #security #tor #torproject
Tired of Chrome clones? Meet the Firefox-powered alternatives. 🦊✨
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Not Every Browser is Built on Chrome: Explore These Firefox-based Options
Think all popular browsers out there are Chromium based? Take a look at this Firefox-based options.Pulkit Chandak (It's FOSS)
7 easy weekend wins to reclaim your privacy!
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7 Privacy Wins You Can Get This Weekend (Linux-First)
Take one step at a time to get your privacy right.Theena Kumaragurunathan (It's FOSS)
Austria’s Ministry of Economy kicks out Microsoft, moving 1,200 staff to Nextcloud in 4 months 🕒
EU-based cloud ensures GDPR & NIS2 compliance 🇪🇺
Hybrid setup keeps Teams only for external use; all internal collaboration now on Nextcloud 🔒
Smooth rollout earns positive employee feedback 👍
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#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Cloud #DataSovereignty #Nextcloud #EU #FOSS #CyberSecurity #IT #Government #Software #Innovation #Digital #Security #Linux
Good News! Austrian Ministry Kicks Out Microsoft in Favor of Nextcloud
The BMWET migrates 1,200 employees to sovereign cloud in just four months.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
NEW BLOGPOST!
The Onionspray Ansible role version 3 has just been released, and with it, I've put together this article about @torproject , online privacy, and related concepts. If you'd like to learn more about Tor onion services, and how you can easily deploy your own with Onionspray and Ansible, be sure to take a look!
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Feel free to leave a comment on it by replying to this post 😀
Deploy a Tor onion service with Onionspray and Ansible - zoug.fr
Learn more about Tor onion services (or hidden services), how they work, and how to easily deploy one with **Onionspray** and **Ansible**.zoug.fr
Proton VPN's CLI client looks promising. 🗔🐧
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Terminal Geeks Rejoice! Proton VPN's Long-Awaited Linux CLI is Finally Here
Still in beta but there is progress. Manage Proton VPN from the command line on Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Proton's latest launch targets the dark web. 🕵️👩💻
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Proton Launches Data Breach Observatory to Track Dark Web Activity in Real-Time
A constantly updated dark web monitoring tool.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Tor Browser 15.0 lands with some major changes.
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Ultra Private Tor Browser's Last 32-bit Release
Privacy-focused browser receives major updates while ending support for legacy platforms.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Proton Mail surpasses Gmail in many aspects!
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That One (of the several) Feature ProtonMail Does Better Than Gmail
The newsletters can be a mess to manage. ProtonMail gives you better features than Gmail to manage your newsletter subscriptions.Abhishek (It's FOSS News)
What is Telegram doing? Doesn't it know the difference between a bot and a human?
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Telegram, Please Learn Who's a Threat and Who's Not
Our Telegram community got deleted without an explanation.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Donate if you can.
Your privacy may depend on it.
#Tor #Internet #Privacy #TuckersBalls
Proton Mail's new mobile apps look clean.
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Proton Mail on Android and iOS is Now Faster and More Beautiful
Proton has revamped the Android and iOS apps for Proton Mail.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
DuckDuckGo can be your go-to search engine with these tricks.
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- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.www.youtube.com
#Linux benefits over M$ #Windows, first chapter, pocket edition.
#MSWindows #Microsoft #Ubuntu #GNOME #Plasma #KDEPlasma #KDEPlasma #PrivacyGuide #privacy #privacyMatters #PrivacyShield #DataPrivacy #privacyOS #privacyFocused #funny #MicroShit
This is pretty great if it works: Zenni Optical can add a privacy coating to their lenses to prevent facial recognition data collection/tracking.
From their site:
“Built-In Privacy
Proprietary pink sheen coating reflects infrared light to disrupt unwanted tracking—upgrade any lens.
Our proprietary anti-infrared coating offers up to 80% more near-infrared protection than standard lenses, helping disrupt unwanted facial tracking. That subtle pink sheen? It’s the visible signal of invisible protection. Plus, it reduces glare, resists scratches, and defends against the sun’s infrared rays for added comfort and clarity.”
#privacy #FacialRecognition #zenni
Zenni ID Guard: Helps Disrupt Unwanted Tracking & Defend Your Privacy | Zenni Optical
Anti-infrared lens technology reflects near-infrared light—reducing unwanted tracking signals and long-term IR exposure from the sun.Zenni Optical
Check out Signal's new paid feature!
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Private Messaging App Signal Introduces Paid Features
This new feature promises secure, encrypted backups for messages and files.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Is Mozilla in the clear now? Looks like it.
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Mozilla’s Lifeline is Safe After Judge’s Google Antitrust Ruling
Mozilla can continue receiving Google payments under new antitrust ruling.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Tuta has launched key verification!
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Tuta Adds Key Verification to Strengthen Encrypted Email Security
Tuta introduces key verification to enhance security for encrypted emails.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Proton has cooked up something new.
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What Happens to Your Email Account When You Get Hit By a Bus? Proton's Got Your Back
This should be useful during emergencies.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Thanks for covering this. I'd like to suggest doing a write-up on #URnetwork, an #OpenSource decentralized VPN. Android client available on #Fdroid.
#FreeSoftware #VPN #dVPN #p2p #p2pVPN #privacy #surveillance
Google, hello? 🤨
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Google Verified FreeVPN Caught Red-handed Spying on its Users
If it is free, you are the product. Unless it is free and open source.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
10 months ago, I decided to completely abandon Google as my provider for email, calendars, files, and more.
It has been a long journey. Fifteen years ago, Google wasn't an evil corporation.
How did the "do no evil" corporation turn into a true monster that feeds on personal data? The one thing I haven’t fully ditched yet is search, so I'm using Kagi, as I've mentioned before, and exploring SearXNG.
RIP, Google Workspace (G Suite).
1244661139 — 1729246800
#DeGoogle #GoogleFree #privacy
🚀 Tails 7.0~rc1 is out for testing
Official release planned for Oct 16 🗓️
Built on Debian 13 & GNOME 48 🧩
Brings updated apps (GIMP 3.0.4, Audacity 3.7.3, Electrum 4.5.8 & more) 🔧
Improved hardware support 🌐
New RAM requirement: 3 GB 💾
Slower boot (fix coming) ⏳
Privacy-focused OS, now open for community feedback 🛡️
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#Linux #FOSS #Privacy #Security #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #Tails #TailsOS #Tor #TorProject #Debian #Gnome #TechNews #OS #OperatingSystem
Tails 7.0~rc1 available for testing | Tor Project
We are very excited to present you with a release candidate of the upcoming Tails 7.0. We plan to release Tails 7.0 officially on October 16. You can help us by testing this release candidate already.blog.torproject.org
Where do you store your #privacy sensitive data? How about local business and government? 🤔
We got the #Data — let us know if you're counted in it, and why you chose #SelfHosting:
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Digital Sovereignty Index: How countries compare in digital independence - Nextcloud
The debate around digital sovereignty has gained momentum. We show how countries compare in digital independence.Christoph Weissthaner (Nextcloud)
Recent comic: Cutting out the Middleman
I suspect that some readers might interpret this cartoon as a call for Luddism, but mostly it's a reflection of thoughts I've been having lately about out-of-control data harvesting and a growing surveillance state.
#tech #technology #privacy #data #comic #cartoon #surveillance #consumers #corporations
NordVPN launches Call Protection. Scammers beware!
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NordVPN Takes on Phone Scammers with Scam Call Protection Feature
NordVPN is taking the fight to scammers.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Proton Authenticator is here for your 2FA needs!
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Say Goodbye to Microsoft Authenticator! Proton Just Introduced a Solid Alternative
Proton's 2FA app helps keep your accounts safe and secure.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
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#privacy #security #OpenSource #OnionShare #TorProject #tools
This helps users in places like China and Russia connect to the Tor network – even when obfs4 bridges are blocked.
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#Tor #TailsOS #Privacy
New Release: Tails 6.18 | Tor Project
You can now use WebTunnel bridges to connect to the Tor network from Tails.blog.torproject.org
Mastodon is adding a way for people to donate.
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Mastodon Wants Funding and Won't Mind Nudging You for Donation
This small change could help support Mastodon.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
Chinese apps are treating EU users badly.
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Is Europe Losing Control of Its Data to Chinese Apps? Case Filed Against TikTok, WeChat and AliExpress
noyb files complaints against TikTok, AliExpress, and WeChat over GDPR violations.Sourav Rudra (It's FOSS News)
WeTransfer changed its terms to allow using your files to train AI. After users protested, they softened the language. But the rights they claim are still broad.
At @xwiki we believe privacy should be built in, not patched after backlash. Your content should stay yours.
Open tools like @CryptPad , @nextcloud and OnionShare put you in control.
#privacy #opensource #foss #digitalsovereignty
#ai #wetransfer #oss #news
“Is Firefox on the right path? Maybe.”
Really don't think so! #Mozilla rather cares about the #AITrend more than its users.
Ah, and also, killing good #software for the sake of this #trend. And when you think that it's little probable for it to succeed in it, when there are much bigger players on the table! 🙁
#browser #Firefox #ArtificialIntelligence #artificial_intelligence #MozillaPocket #MozillaAI #privacy #privacyMatters #dataPrivacy #security
We transfer may now use your files for their AI and make money from your content or make derivative copies of your files
#wetransfer #ai #theft #privacy
"We do not use Google trackers on our website"
I checked with uBlock origin the day I posted that, and it was blocking 2 items from Google. Checking now I see Matomo instead, so thank you.
"we have our eye on publishing our videos on PeerTube in the future"
Why "in the future"? Tilvids confirmed they'd be happy to host you. I've offered to set up YouTube mirroring free of charge. There is no cost to you beyond giving permission, and yet I've been calling with no response for years.
"please do share an issue on GitHub"
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There are more.
UnifiedPush for push notifications
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. The NC app from the Play-store uses Google Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver push notifications. As Nextcloud is used by many privac...jacktheripper19 (GitHub)
@petrisch
Here's the thing. I don't even begrudge Nextcloud posting videos to YouTube. The part I have a problem with is that they say they're promoting decentralization, yet after all these years they refuse to post to any alternative.
Similarly, they provide no option to use @unifiedpush , but *only* allow Googles Firebase for notifications.
Using Google trackers on the website is pretty ridiculous though when such high quality alternatives exist, such as @Matomo .
They also never bother to explain WHY they continue to ignore all of these things that so obviously go against the values they supposedly stand for, Just crickets to any questions and more promotional videos / blog posts.