📦 Our team just shipped a #free and simple app that helps you share your #PDF and office documents, large photos, short videos, or even paste in code snippets and Shakespeare plays — your very own #PrivacySafe Locker. 🤓 psafe.ly/TszQng

There is no #cloud, only other peoples' computers. As @pluralistic.net.web.brid.gy says "It’s funny because it’s true and the 'other people' in this case are rapacious, vertically integrated monopolies." Now u can bypass the cloud w/ @privacysafe.social temp encrypted files 👇 psafe.ly/TszQng

We're showcasing another #free @privacysafe.social app that helps you #share office documents, large photos, short videos, & text memos privately & securely. 👇 psafe.ly/TszQng

🚨 ATTN: #Security exploit for #Telegram targeting users via a fake video that is really #malware. We've notified our channel t.me/bitsontape . If you see a blank or strange video block the user + report it. Pause & take 9 seconds to think before you click! 🛑 @pausetake9.bsky.social

One of the coolest things in legal academia is JOTWELL - Journal of Things We Like (Lots) where academics just write about things they find interesting. Honored that Professor Mary Fan wrote about my AI generated police report article. crim.jotwell.com/ai-generated....

If you’re not sure how to create strong #passwords, there’s an app for that. 👇 privacysafe.bot @privacysafe.social Bot helps you: ✅ Generate passwords + passphrases ✅ Check password + passphrase strength in real-time ✅ Do all that *on your device* not a #cloud server

What can you do? Two simple guidelines: 🛑 Pause for 9 seconds before downloading unknown software ( @pausetake9.bsky.social ) 🔐 Use long, unique passwords or passphrases and don’t reuse them across accounts. pausetake9.org

One extreme case? A #Disney employee unknowingly installed a keylogger hidden in an #AI app. Hackers stole: 🔑 Passwords 💰 Financial data 💬 Workplace #Slack messages The breach exposed millions of internal messages —and the employee lost their job.

Meanwhile, #malware is also accelerating the problem. @haveibeenpwned flagged a breach of *244M passwords and 284M emails* harvested by infostealer malware and distributed on #Telegram. Most victims don’t know they've been compromised. Is that you? 🔓 psafe.ly/EKNysD

Common Crawl is massive: 📂 250B web pages 💾 400TB of data 🌐 Info from 38.3M domains The dataset is used to train AI from #OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, #Anthropic & more. Since AI can’t distinguish sensitive credentials from examples, leaked #passwords can spread fast.

🚨 A new report found that the Common Crawl dataset, used to train AI like #ChatGPT, contains thousands of leaked credentials. Researchers uncovered nearly 12,000 live API keys, passwords, and sensitive secrets... and some granting access to critical services.

Think your old password is safe? Think again. With AI scraping the web, #malware harvesting logins, and hackers recording keystrokes, digital #security is an arms race — and you might already be losing. 🧵👇 psafe.ly/EKNysD

🤔 What's the secret to an exceptionally long life? Find out in our latest newsletter & learn how to make better #passwords too! 👇 psafe.ly/EKNysD

We're still prepping the repo and getting the @bitsontape.com announcement ready, but we wanted to make sure our superfans can try it out first: 🤖 Generate #secure passwords & passphrases with PrivacySafe Bot! 👉 privacysafe.bot

Getting prepped for another free app launch tomorrow... Don't forget to set your alarms ⏰ #privacy #cybersecurity #encryption

Subscribe to @bitsontape.com and be one of the first to use it 👉 psafe.ly/bits

Join our #Telegram group and comment on our stories! We post summaries from the newsletter there. 👉 t.me/bitsontape

🔆 PrivacySafe #Social: Connect with Humans Tired of billionaire-controlled social networks? Join us! ✅ No ads, no spyware, no AI manipulation ✅ #Decentralized & honest human moderation ✅ Millions of users worldwide psafe.ly/3XcGh4

😱 A mom discovered a #hacker had been speaking to her baby for days through an IoT camera. Lesson? Change default passwords + settings & avoid WiFi-connected baby monitors! 🔒👶 #CyberSecurity #Parenting psafe.ly/xmDzUK

Well, the #NewHaven street seal finally got a name: "Chappy" for Chapel St. We suggested "Pepe" or "Sally" in our @BitsOnTape newsletter, but that would have stoked the #apizza flamewar 🍕 www.wtnh.com/news/connect...

🔒 If you use #IoT cameras, don’t make it easy to #hack you! Tips: ✅ Change default passwords + settings ✅ Keep firmware updated ✅ Use strong #WiFi encryption ✅ Prefer local-only video & avoid "app required" gear #CyberSecurity #PrivacyMatters More 👉 psafe.ly/xmDzUK

Cybercriminals Aren’t Just Watching Babies 👀 #Hackers also target #IoT cameras to pwn businesses. Want to stay safe? Know the ABC's - #AI, #Blockchain, #Cybersecurity. Stay informed, stay protected! Book some time with us for more 👉 psafe.ly/xmDzUK

👀 This opens a *LOT* of attack vectors for #AI in #IoT especially if humans hearing these touch tones is normalized. Phone talking to your smart TV etc. Not all that different than frequency shift keying with nUHF #trackers cc @scottjshapiro.bsky.social x.com/NirDiamantAI...

Today I had the brilliant ideal to set a reminder for myself including a URL that I keep forgetting... and found that it was already there. The movie Memento is becoming less of a psychological thriller for me and more like a life hack video.

At @privacysafe.social, we’re taking these lessons to heart while building our own video platform. Because feeling comfortable in virtual spaces shouldn’t be an afterthought. 💻 How do you handle #Zoom fatigue"? Let’s talk about it. 👇

...encouraging a "#cameras optional" culture, and converting unnecessary calls to asynchronous mediums like group chats. Not every conversation needs a chat link to log into. We need to rethink how we use these tools. Not just for productivity, but for well-being.

And let’s be real: staring at your own face for hours just isn’t natural. It’s no wonder people turn to filters, avatars, or avoid #video altogether. I’ve tried to help my teams adapt by keeping meetings I run short, starting meetings with all cameras off...

A new study confirms what many of us have felt: #Zoom video calls don’t just lead to fatigue, they also impact confidence. The more dissatisfied someone is w/ their looks, the more exhausting meetings feel. We talk about it in the latest @bitsontape.com - psafe.ly/xmDzUK

😳 Your Face Is Not The Problem, Virtual Meetings Are After nearly a decade of #remotework across multiple roles, I know how virtual meetings can drain energy. It's not just all the screen time. There’s another layer that doesn’t get talked about... How we see ourselves on camera.

🤖 Today's @bitsontape.com has a mix of scary and fun stories: #IoT webcams used as baby monitors are, you guessed it, not very secure. 🤦 All those #Zoom meetings have negative affects on the way we view ourselves. 😳 A seal visits #NewHaven for our famous "apizza" 🍕 bitsontape.com/hack-baby-zo...

Our latest issue, hot off the press! 🔥 Is some creep watching your baby over the Internet? Does #Zoom make you self-conscious? Why did the seal cross the road? Read to find out 👇 bitsontape.com/p/hack-baby-...

In our latest @bitsontape.com we write about #cybercrime, #beer, and #dolphins. There's a little something here for everyone 😜 psafe.ly/3D7Sr3

Encourage your friends and family to #PauseTake9 - Take a 9 second pause and think before you click, download, share. A short pause goes a long way. @pausetake9.bsky.social pausetake9.org

📡 Follow @bitsontape.com for byte-sized takes on tech, science & privacy. From pea-based beer to dolphin raves, we cover it all. Subscribe & stay curious. 🧠 #StayInformed psafe.ly/zmaEH6

🍹 Dolphins love to socialize, but their idea of a party isn’t always pretty. Amazon river #dolphins have been seen engaging in behavior that’s... wild. 😅 psafe.ly/3D7Sr3

🐬 1,500+ Risso’s #dolphins turned Carmel Bay into a wild super-pod party! 🌀 Scientists say shifting ocean conditions could be behind this rare event. psafe.ly/3D7Sr3

🍺 Pea-powered #beer? Scientists found that pea sugars speed up sour beer fermentation, enhancing acidity & fruitiness — without the "beany" taste. Mind your *peas* and Q's! 🍻 #CraftBeer #BrewingScience psafe.ly/3D7Sr3

🚨 Criminals target older adults with phone scams, #phishing, and fraud. What can you do to help? Encourage your friends and family to @pausetake9.bsky.social - Take a 9 second pause and think before you click, download, share. A short pause goes a long way. #cybersecurity pausetake9.org

🕵️‍♂️ Seniors don't swipe all day, but they are hurt by #scams worse than younger folks. And they are *less likely* to report #cybercrime. Shame, fear & lack of resources keep many from reporting. Read more 👇 bitsontape.com/p/cybercrime...

A really nice tribute to our departed pup Christopher. Make time to hug your pets and give them treats, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day. 💗

💔 We say goodbye to Christopher, our beloved Aussie-Chow. 🐾 So many amazing years of love, peanut butter sandwiches, and #Chewbacca growls. Honor his memory by supporting #pets in need. psafe.ly/bRq6tC

🐶 Dogs are sniffing out #cancer with incredible accuracy! A new study shows trained pups can detect bladder cancer in dogs with up to 90% sensitivity. The future of early diagnosis? 🐾 #DogsSaveLives #Science psafe.ly/HmXYdR

StickTock.com has served 18K+ videos — and yes, a LOT of them feature #cats. 😻 #Privacy respecting, #censorship resistant, and funny felines. @privacysafe.social sticktock.com

🦉 The #California condor is making a soaring comeback! From near-extinction to flying free again, decades of #conservation are paying off. But threats like lead poisoning remain. psafe.ly/HmXYdR

🐣 Thousands are watching Jackie & Shadow, Big Bear Lake’s famous eagle pair, incubate their eggs! psafe.ly/HmXYdR 🦅 "Pip watch" starts March 1: Will we see new hatchlings this year? Stay tuned! #EagleCam #BigBearLake

Our latest issue is 🔥 HOT off the press! Check out our All #Animal Edition for #birds, #cats, #dogs, and more... bitsontape.com/p/animals-bi...

📢 We publish our posts on: * Substack: bitsontape.com * Medium: bitsontape.net * Write Freely: bitsontape.blog * Telegram: t.me/bitsontape We're on the #fediverse at: privacysafe.social/@bitsontape 💌 Please consider subscribing! 👉 psafe.ly/6Ew2tm

📢 We publish our posts on: * Substack: bitsontape.com * Medium: bitsontape.net * Write Freely: bitsontape.blog We're on the #fediverse at: privacysafe.social/@bitsontape 💌 Please consider subscribing! 👉 psafe.ly/6Ew2tm

Here's StickTock.com video # 17,000 that was loaded from #TikTok. Whatever you think of it, the video is * very * #American 🦅 sticktock.com/post/17000

🌍 Why StickTock.com Matters: Governments have banned #TikTok left & right to various degrees (US, Canada, Russia, Hong Kong, Syria, New Zealand...) Centralized apps are fragile. #StickTock thrived in the chaos & has served 17K videos, proving #privacy apps CAN scale psafe.ly/LQvMx2