Google account hacks dropped by half after pushing two-step authentication by default

Link to article

More about 2fa

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Arkenfox,
Firefox privacy, security and anti-tracking.

The arkenfox user.js is a template which aims to provide as much privacy and enhanced security as possible, and to reduce tracking and fingerprinting as much as possible - while minimizing any loss of functionality and breakage (but it will happen).

https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js

Check wiki for more

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A security lapse exposed India’s CISF personnel files and health records.

https://ift.tt/Cy5treX

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How TrueCaller built a billion-dollar caller ID data empire in India.

https://restofworld.org/2022/how-truecaller-built-a-billion-dollar-id-data-empire-in-india/

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Apple and Meta Gave User Data to Hackers Who Used Forged Legal Requests.

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LastPass faced a breach , again.

Stop using it if you still do.

Source

Their previous reported breaches

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How to setup NextDNS.

Video • But DNS?

Config • BlocklistsFor?

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Passkeys are said to be the replacement for passwords.
but what are passkeys?

Another Article.
Video • Article • TL;DR

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Clean The URLs On Any Platform.

>> android
• urlchecker ↴
•• post • repo
• linkcleaner (repo) ↴
•• github • fdroid • playstore
• untracker (repo) ↴
•• github • fdroid • playstore

>> ios
• cleanup url ↴
•• shortcut link

>> pc / browser
• checkurls (site • repo) ↴
•• chromium • firefox • edge
• cleanurls filter (repo • caution) ↴
•• add this text in ublock origin

#privacy #security #pc #android #mac #ios #linux #app #browser #extension #opensource?

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Big tech passkey implementations are a trap.

Here's how.
But what are passkeys?

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A directory for services which have already implemented passkeys.

The Directory.
But are passkeys a trap?

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To All iOS Users, Avoid Using Raivo.

> The formally known open source 2fa app pulled up different stunts to make sure that you don't trust them anymore.
> In a recent update they wiped all codes and added exporting of codes to a subscription which was also introduced in the same update.
> Later they pushed an update, to recover codes from iCloud.
But for those who didn't have iCloud backup, follow this method.

Alternatives: Bitwarden, Comment?

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Rabbit data breach;
All r1 responses ever given can be downloaded.

Source • Discussion

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Patch Remote Unauthenticated Code Execution Vulnerability in OpenSSH server.

Fix • Source

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Uninstall Android System SafetyCore, as it was automatically installed by google and is used to scan data and consume even more RAM.

Uninstall from here,
or search Android System SafetyCore in your apps section in settings.

Update on the situation;
• It's a false panic, the app was supposed to scan "on-device" through nsfw stuff.
• It's not turned on by default for adults and for accounts below 18, you can opt out. ~source
• Similar feature exists in iOS. ~source

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Mozilla changed some ToS.
Then they tried to clarify.

But what will you do?

#privacy #security #updates #mozilla

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