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📺 Your Smart TV is watching you. 👀 Hidden inside most modern TVs is something called ACR, Automatic Content Recognition. It tracks everything you watch and sends it to third parties for ad targeting and profit.
#Privacy
#SurveillanceCapitalism
#DataRights
#Tech
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Stop Your Smart TV from Spying on You: Complete ACR Disabling Guide - Unshakled, Inc.
Stop smart TV spying! Learn how to disable ACR tracking on Samsung, LG, Roku & more. Includes network blocking guide to protect your privacy.
https://unshakled.org/stop-your-smart-tv-from-spying-on-you-complete-acr-disabling-guide/
4 months ago
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After an update, the T-Mobile's T-Life App enables screen recording by default. To disable, Go to Manage >> Settings ⚙️ >> Preferences >> Screen Recording Tool.
#privacy
#tmobile
#ios
#android
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T-Mobile's App Is Recording Your Screen by Default, and You Should Turn It Off
T-Life, T-Mobile's support app, has a new feature for select users: default in-app screen recording.
https://lifehacker.com/tech/t-mobile-app-screen-recording
4 months ago
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The FBI is calling for “lawful access” to encrypted data on iPhones and Androids. But weakening encryption for law enforcement means weakening it for everyone. Security shouldn’t come with a backdoor.
#privacy
#encryption
#tech
#usa
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
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FBI Wants Access To Encrypted iPhone And Android Data—So Does Europe
The biggest threat to encryption yet — what to know.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/05/26/fbi-wants-access-to-encrypted-iphone-and-android-data-so-does-europe/
4 months ago
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Incognito mode doesn't mean invisible. Here's what it really does: ✅ No local history saved ✅ No cookies or form data kept ✅ Good for logging into multiple accounts ❌ Doesn't hide your IP ❌ Doesn't stop tracking by websites ❌ Doesn't protect from your ISP or employer
#PrivacyTips
#CyberSecurity
4 months ago
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ICDC is the Intelligence Community’s plan to mass-purchase personal data from brokers—location, biometrics, even AI-sorted profiles. Centralized. Unchecked. Unacceptable. Learn more via Unshakled.
#Privacy
#ICDC
#FOSS
#Unshakled
#tech
#usa
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The Intelligence Community's Data Consortium and How It Threatens Your Privacy - Unshakled, Inc.
A new government data hub (ICDC) could supercharge mass surveillance by buying your personal data. Here's why it matters—and how to fight back.
https://unshakled.org/the-intelligence-communitys-data-consortium-and-how-it-threatens-your-privacy/
5 months ago
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A society that trades privacy for convenience will end up with neither.
#Privacy
#DigitalRights
5 months ago
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When’s the last time you checked your app permissions? 🤔 Some apps are quietly tracking your location, mic, or camera when they don’t need to. Do a quick audit—your privacy’s worth it. 🔒📱
#Privacy
#tech
#android
#ios
#apple
5 months ago
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The EU just voted to kill financial privacy. “The European Union is set to impose sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules that will ban privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous cryptocurrency accounts from 2027.”
cointelegraph.com/news/eu-cryp...
#crypto
#xmr
#monero
#privacy
#EU
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EU to ban anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins by 2027
The EU’s AML regulation will ban privacy-enhancing accounts and cryptocurrencies while bringing more oversight for crypto service providers in the bloc.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-crypto-ban-anonymous-privacy-tokens-2027
5 months ago
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🔐 Today is
#WorldPasswordDay
— the perfect time to level up your security. Learn how to create strong passwords, manage them safely, and test their strength with our free Password Strength Checker. 👉
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#security
#technology
#privacy
#Infosec
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Digital Privacy Series: The Essential Guide to Password Security - Unshakled, Inc.
Are your passwords safe? Learn how to create strong passwords, choose a secure password manager with MFA, & avoid the risks of browser password managers.
https://unshakled.org/digital-privacy-series-the-essential-guide-to-password-security
5 months ago
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India’s court just ordered a nationwide block of Proton Mail—because it wouldn’t hand over user data. Encrypted email isn’t the problem. Censorship is. This is a massive overreach against privacy and digital rights.
techcrunch.com/2025/04/29/i...
#ProtonMail
#Privacy
#censorship
#Encryption
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Indian court orders blocking of Proton Mail | TechCrunch
The ruling, which has yet to take effect, was ordered under India's online blocking laws.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/29/indian-court-orders-blocking-of-proton-mail/
5 months ago
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Google's search dominance captures 87% market share according to Cloudflare. Who is part of the 13%? 🤚
radar.cloudflare.com/reports/sear...
#google
#tech
#search
#Privacy
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Search Engine Referral Report for 2025 Q1 | Cloudflare Radar
Search engine market share based on referral data
https://radar.cloudflare.com/reports/search-engine-market-share-2025-q1
5 months ago
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Imagine a world where your thoughts are no longer private. Now imagine fighting today to make sure that never happens.
#PrivacyIsFreedom
#privacy
#tech
#censorship
#Encryption
5 months ago
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Using privacy extensions? Ironically, they can make your browser more unique — and easier to fingerprint. A large part of privacy is about blending in, not standing out.
#Privacy
#Fingerprinting
#tech
5 months ago
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Windows Recall captures your screen every few seconds to help you "remember" past activities. Convenient? Maybe. But it also stores sensitive info locally, posing privacy risks if compromised. Think twice before enabling.
#PrivacyMatters
#WindowsRecall
#Microsoft
#Privacy
5 months ago
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In 2024, over 1.7 billion data breach notices were issued across the U.S. . Reusing the same username and password across multiple sites can put you at risk. A single breach could compromise all your accounts.
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#security
#tech
#technology
#privacy
#password
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Digital Privacy Series: The Essential Guide to Password Security - Unshakled, Inc.
Are your passwords safe? Learn how to create strong passwords, choose a secure password manager with MFA, & avoid the risks of browser password managers.
https://unshakled.org/digital-privacy-series-the-essential-guide-to-password-security/
5 months ago
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Privacy thrives when power is shared.
#Privacy
#PrivacyMatters
#Decentralization
6 months ago
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VPN: “You’re now invisible!” Browser using WebRTC: “Hold my beer.”
#vpn
#privacy
#tech
6 months ago
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Privacy isn’t dead — it’s just been ignoring your texts.
#PrivacyMatters
#InternetFreedom
#privacy
6 months ago
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If you have an iPhone, your iCloud backups aren’t end-to-end encrypted by default. Fix that: 📱 Settings → iCloud → Advanced Data Protection → On Your data, your rules.
#Privacy
#E2EE
#Encryption
#Apple
#iOS
6 months ago
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💧 DNS Leak 101 Even with a VPN, your ISP might still see what sites you visit. That’s a DNS leak. 😱 🔍 Test it:
dnsleaktest.com
🛠 Fix it: – Use a trusted VPN with DNS leak protection – Or set custom DNS that you trust for Privacy.
#PrivacyTip
#DNSLeak
#VPN
#Privacy
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DNS leak test
https://dnsleaktest.com
6 months ago
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Using a VPN? That’s a great start—but not a privacy magic wand. 🧙♂️ Logging into Google (Gmail, Drive, etc.) while on the same VPN you use for anonymous activity can link your identities. Google tracks IPs, logins, and devices. Stay sharp. Stay separate.
#PrivacyTips
#VPN
6 months ago
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3 things you can do today to boost your digital privacy: ✅ Switch to @brave — blocks ads, trackers & fingerprinting ✅ Enable Advanced Data Protection in iCloud for end-to-end encryption ✅ Use @signalapp for private messaging instead of SMS
#PrivacyMatters
#Encryption
6 months ago
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Think your encrypted email keeps you private? Not quite. Metadata still reveals: 📧 Who you talk to 🕒 When you talk 📌 Often, what it’s about 🌐 Where it’s from 📦 How big it is That’s all surveillance needs to profile you. Encryption ≠ invisibility.
#PrivacyMatters
#MetadataLeaks
#Email
#Privacy
6 months ago
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🧠 Tired of big tech controlling your news? RSS feeds let you choose what to read—no ads, no algorithms, no surveillance. Use apps like NetNewsWire, Fluent Reader, or Feeder to stay informed on your terms.
#RSSRevolution
#PrivacyMatters
#OwnYourFeed
#privacy
6 months ago
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Did you know? Your phone's biometrics aren't protected by the 5th Amendment! Courts ruled police can force you to unlock devices with fingerprint or face ID, but can't compel passcodes. Why? "Something you know" is protected speech, but "something you are" isn't.
#DigitalRights
6 months ago
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Did you know? Your phone's biometrics aren't protected by the 5th Amendment! Courts ruled police can force you to unlock devices with fingerprint or face ID, but can't compel passcodes. Why? "Something you know" is protected speech, but "something you are" isn't.
#DigitalRights
6 months ago
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🔒 Introducing
Wysper.link
— a free, open-source tool for sending ultra-secure, ephemeral messages. ✅ End-to-end encrypted ✅ 100% client-side, no metadata, no trace ✅ Self-destructing messages ✅ Fully open-source 🔗 Try it now:
wysper.link
#FOSS
#Privacy
#Encryption
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Wysper - Secure, Private Messaging
Send secure, ephemeral messages with Wysper using client-side encryption. No logging, open-source, privacy-first.
https://Wysper.link
6 months ago
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Misconception: Incognito mode keeps you anonymous online. Truth: It only hides your browsing from others on your device, not trackers or ISPs.
#OnlinePrivacy
#Cybersecurity
#PrivacyMatters
#TechTips
#SecureBrowsing
6 months ago
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"Arguing that you don't care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say." - Edward Snowden
#privacy
#normalizeprivacy
6 months ago
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Your phone tracks you. Your apps collect your data. Then data brokers package and sell it—to the government. No warrant needed. They're buying what they legally can't take, circumventing your 4th Amendment rights with your tax dollars.
#DataBrokers
#Privacy
6 months ago
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🚨 Florida's SB 868 wants to break encryption for "child safety" but puts EVERYONE'S privacy at risk. Backdoors aren't just for the "good guys" - they're vulnerabilities waiting to be exploited. Learn how this affects you & what you can do:
unshakled.org/floridas-sb-...
#privacy
#florida
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Florida's SB 868: A Dangerous Precedent for Privacy Rights - Unshakled, Inc.
Florida's SB 868 threatens privacy by mandating encryption backdoors. Learn how this bill endangers security for all Floridians and explore better alternatives for protecting children online.
https://unshakled.org/floridas-sb-868-a-dangerous-precedent-for-privacy-rights/
6 months ago
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UK court blocks Home Office from holding secret hearings in its legal fight with Apple over encrypted iCloud data. A win for transparency and digital privacy.
#privacy
#Apple
#Encryption
www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/04/uk-c...
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UK court rejects Home Office bid to hear Apple encryption case in secret - Index on Censorship
Index on Censorship, Big Brother Watch and Open Rights Group welcome ruling over UK Government attempts to gain backdoor access to data
https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/04/uk-court-rejects-home-office-bid-to-hear-apple-encryption-case-in-secret/
6 months ago
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🚨 Think your search engine is private? Think again. We believe "good enough" isn’t good enough when it comes to your privacy. 🕵️♂️ Discover better, safer alternatives: 🔗
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#Privacy
#DigitalFreedom
#Unshakled
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Search Engines: When "Good Enough" Isn't Good Enough for Privacy - Unshakled, Inc.
Looking for a better way to search? Privacy-focused search engines like Kagi or Startpage protect your data while delivering quality results, unlike Google's surveillance model.
https://unshakled.org/search-engines-when-good-enough-isnt-good-enough-for-privacy/
6 months ago
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Search engines aren't designed for quality—they're designed for engagement. Google gives you 'just good enough' results to keep you scrolling on their site, not the best information you actually need.
6 months ago
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Protect EU’s encryption backdoors put privacy & anonymity at risk. E2EE is key to a secure internet—don’t let it slip away!
#ProtectE2EE
#PrivacyMatters
6 months ago
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Site-Blocking Legislation Is Back. It’s Still a Terrible Idea.
More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations o...
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/04/congress-reviving-site-blocking-and-its-just-dangerous-ever
6 months ago
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Think your iPhone VPN protects all traffic? Think again. Years after discovery, iOS 18 STILL allows Apple's own apps and push notifications to bypass your VPN. Your sensitive data and location leak outside encryption, even in 'Lockdown Mode.' Apple calls this 'expected behavior.'
#PrivacyFail
6 months ago
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Email for 2FA? Your inbox is likely already targeted by hackers and can be easily compromised. Emails arrive slowly, delaying logins, while often being accessed on multiple devices. Protect your accounts with authenticator apps instead.
#CyberSecurity
6 months ago
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"Free" Google Drive comes with a price: Your files are yours but Google still scans them for targeted ads. No zero-knowledge protection means employees and authorities can access your data with a warrant. Encrypted? Yes. Truly private? No.
#DigitalPrivacy
#ReadTheFinePrint
#Privacy
6 months ago
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“We must defend our own privacy if we expect to have any. We must come together and create systems which allow anonymous transactions to take place.” — Eric Hughes
6 months ago
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DNS requests reveal your entire browsing history and many companies collect and sell this data without your consent. Your ISP sees every website you visit, even in "private mode." Use encrypted DNS or a VPN if you value your privacy.
#DigitalPrivacy
#DNStracking
6 months ago
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🔒 Privacy ≠ Anonymity: What your VPN isn't telling you Your VPN hides your IP, but are you truly anonymous? Our latest blog breaks down what you need to know about digital privacy. Read more:
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#DigitalPrivacy
#CyberSecurity
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Privacy vs. Anonymity Online: Understanding the Difference and Why It Matters - Unshakled, Inc.
Learn the crucial difference between privacy and anonymity online. Discover how VPNs protect your data and practical steps to safeguard your digital identity.
https://unshakled.org/privacy-vs-anonymity-online-understanding-the-difference-and-why-it-matters/
6 months ago
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Privacy apps with encryption & anonymity empower activists, journalists, and everyday people seeking secure communication. Focusing solely on potential misuse ignores the vital need for these tools by those facing surveillance or oppression.
#PrivacyTools
#DigitalRights
6 months ago
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Signal > WhatsApp: * 🔒 End-to-end encryption ALWAYS on (WhatsApp has backups that aren't). * 🛡️ Open source = more transparency & security audits. * 📵 Collects minimal metadata (WhatsApp collects a lot). * 💸 Independent nonprofit, not driven by profit motives.
#Signal
#Privacy
#SecureMessaging
6 months ago
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DNS requests aren't private by default! ⚠️ Your DNS queries can leak which websites you visit to your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Consider encrypted DNS options to keep your browsing habits more private.
#PrivacyTip
#DNS
#OnlineSafety
6 months ago
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💡Privacy-focused browser beats invasive apps! 🛡️ Your browser can limit tracking & data collection across the web, offering greater control. Think twice before downloading - your browser might be the more private option!
#PrivacyMatters
#PrivacyBrowser
6 months ago
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Vivaldi has announced the integration of Proton VPN directly into its browser without requiring add-on downloads or plugin activations, allowing users to protect their data against 'Big Tech' surveillance for free.
7 months ago
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WhatsApp: E2EE but Meta slurps metadata—who you message, when—for profit. Signal: same encryption, near-zero metadata, nonprofit-run. Metadata matters—it maps your life. Signal’s the privacy champ.
7 months ago
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Signal beats iMessage: End to End encryption on all chats, no data collection, open-source code, and a nonprofit behind it. iMessage? Spotty encryption, metadata grabs, and Apple’s got the keys.
#signal
#privacy
7 months ago
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Think your VPN kill switch protects you on iOS? Think again. Apple allows some traffic to leak outside the VPN tunnel—without warning. Here's why that matters for your privacy:
unshakled.org/the-ios-vpn-...
#VPN
#Privacy
#iOS
#Apple
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The iOS VPN Leak Apple Doesn’t Talk About - Unshakled, Inc.
iOS VPNs can leak data even with a kill switch. Apple allows some traffic outside the tunnel. Your privacy might not be as secure as you think.
https://unshakled.org/the-ios-vpn-leak-apple-doesnt-talk-about/
7 months ago
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