#digitalsafety — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #digitalsafety, aggregated by home.social.
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Pattern #90: The Hollow Future Illusion Trap
Strategy: Simulating deep love and a shared future as castles in the air, while remaining ice-cold and distant. Creating the eerie feeling that an unseen script dictates their actions.
Red Flag: Grand promises of togetherness contradicted by emotional detachment and the distinct impression that outside controllers are driving every word.
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The Windows 11 Age API lets apps check a user's age bracket without exposing their birthday, meeting new age verification laws like California's.
#Windows11 #Microsoft #AgeVerification #Privacy #AgeAPI #DigitalSafety #TechNews
https://securityonline.info/windows-11-age-api/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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The Windows 11 Age API lets apps check a user's age bracket without exposing their birthday, meeting new age verification laws like California's.
#Windows11 #Microsoft #AgeVerification #Privacy #AgeAPI #DigitalSafety #TechNews
https://securityonline.info/windows-11-age-api/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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The Windows 11 Age API lets apps check a user's age bracket without exposing their birthday, meeting new age verification laws like California's.
#Windows11 #Microsoft #AgeVerification #Privacy #AgeAPI #DigitalSafety #TechNews
https://securityonline.info/windows-11-age-api/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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The Windows 11 Age API lets apps check a user's age bracket without exposing their birthday, meeting new age verification laws like California's.
#Windows11 #Microsoft #AgeVerification #Privacy #AgeAPI #DigitalSafety #TechNews
https://securityonline.info/windows-11-age-api/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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The Windows 11 Age API lets apps check a user's age bracket without exposing their birthday, meeting new age verification laws like California's.
#Windows11 #Microsoft #AgeVerification #Privacy #AgeAPI #DigitalSafety #TechNews
https://securityonline.info/windows-11-age-api/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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Pattern #89: The Manufactured Victimhood Trap
Strategy: Instantly shifting into the role of the victim with intense emotional outbursts whenever logical inconsistencies or contradictions can no longer be explained or defended.
Red Flag: Dramatic emotional collapses or counter-accusations the moment undeniable contradictions are exposed, turning accountability upside down.
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Pattern #84: The Intimacy and Blackmail Trap
Strategy: Simulating deep affection to demand intimate acts, later weaponizing them as coercion or financial extortion. Meanwhile, constantly juggling incoming calls or messages from other men disguised as casual friends.
Red Flag: Intimacy turning into leverage or blackmail, paired with ongoing background distractions from parallel romantic interests.
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Pattern #83: The Persistent Solicitation Trap
Strategy: Repeatedly requesting funds for alleged obligations or family needs back home, followed by aggressive accusations and hostility when financial support is denied.
Red Flag: Unrelenting financial demands framed as absolute necessities, turning hostile or abusive immediately upon refusal.
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Pattern #82: The Covert Surveillance Trap
Strategy: Secretly recording audio and video without consent to spy, intimidate, and manufacture leverage or false evidence against the target.
Red Flag: Discovering hidden recordings or facing threats based on covertly gathered media intended to control behavior.
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Pattern #81: The Luxury Discrepancy Trap
Strategy: Simulating extreme poverty or a tragic backstory to elicit sympathy, while openly displaying expensive jewelry, high-end clothing, multiple mobile phones, or commercial business accounts.
Red Flag: Stark contradictions between claimed financial destitution and a visible luxury lifestyle or redundant communication channels.
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Pattern #80: The Triangulation and Blame-Shifting Trap
Strategy: Inverting accountability through severe accusations and feigned incomprehension. Parallel, opaque contacts with third parties are deliberately used to induce insecurity.
Red Flag: Constant counter-accusations and aggressive justifications while maintaining ambivalent contacts to force emotional dependency.
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Reactive moderation isn’t enough. Yoel Roth explains why we must shift from cleaning up messes to proactively protecting people online — especially as AI becomes a key tool in preventing harm before it spreads. From dating apps to content moderation at scale, the focus is on staying ahead of the problem.
Curious how AI is reshaping digital safety? Watch on YouTube
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Reactive moderation isn’t enough. Yoel Roth explains why we must shift from cleaning up messes to proactively protecting people online — especially as AI becomes a key tool in preventing harm before it spreads. From dating apps to content moderation at scale, the focus is on staying ahead of the problem.
Curious how AI is reshaping digital safety? Watch on YouTube
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How to Make Sure Your Android Phone Is Secure in 2026
Android phones contain everything from personal photos and private conversations to banking information and account passwords. As online scams, malicious apps and phone theft become more sophisticated, reviewing the security features built into an Android device is increasingly important.
A recent Engadget guide to Android phone security highlights several practical steps users can take to protect their devices, accounts and personal information.
Keep Android and Your Apps Updated
Installing software updates is one of the easiest ways to improve Android security. Updates frequently include fixes for newly discovered vulnerabilities, along with enhanced privacy and theft-protection tools.
Users can generally check for Android updates by opening:
Settings > System > Software updates
Apps should also be updated regularly through the Google Play Store. Automatic updates can be enabled under the Play Store’s network preferences, while pending updates can be reviewed under Manage apps and device.
Because menu names may vary by phone manufacturer and Android version, users may need to search for “software update” inside the Settings app.
Protect Your Google Account
A Google account is connected to many of the phone’s most important features, including email, photos, contacts, backups and payment information. Engadget recommends enabling two-step verification so that a password alone cannot provide access to the account.
Two-step verification can be configured through the Google Account’s Security & sign-in section.
Android users should also enable automatic backups. A recent backup can make it much easier to recover contacts, messages, photos, settings and other important information if a phone is damaged, lost or stolen.
Set Up Find Hub Before the Phone Goes Missing
Google’s Find Hub service can help users locate, ring, lock or erase a missing Android device. However, the necessary settings should be checked before the phone disappears.
Users should confirm that location services are active and that the phone is allowed to be located through Find Hub. The service can then be accessed from another phone, tablet or computer.
Backing up the device and activating Find Hub together provides a stronger recovery plan: Find Hub helps locate or secure the missing phone, while the backup protects the information stored on it.
Turn On Android’s Scam-Protection Features
Android includes tools designed to identify suspicious calls and text messages. Google’s Scam Detection feature analyzes certain conversations for patterns commonly associated with scams, including fraudulent job offers and romance schemes.
Call Scam Detection is not available on every Android phone. Engadget reports that the feature is currently available on supported Google Pixel devices, with expansion to additional phones planned.
Google Messages also offers spam and scam protection for conversations involving people outside the user’s contact list. When suspicious activity is detected, Android may display a warning and provide options to block or report the sender.
These tools can help, but no automated detection system is perfect. Users should remain cautious when callers or messages request money, passwords, verification codes or immediate action.
Review App Permissions
Android apps may request access to a phone’s location, microphone, camera, contacts, photos, messages, calendar or health information. Some permissions are necessary, but others may have little connection to an app’s actual purpose.
Permissions can typically be reviewed by opening:
Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy > Permission manager
Users can review permissions by category or inspect individual apps. A navigation app may reasonably require location access, for example, while a basic card game probably does not need access to contacts or text messages.
Android can also pause permissions and activity for apps that have not been used for an extended period. Enabling this option helps prevent forgotten apps from continuing to access personal information in the background.
Reduce Advertising Tracking
Android provides privacy controls that allow users to limit how their activity is used for personalized advertising. These options may include ad topics, app-suggested advertisements and ad measurement.
The controls can generally be found under:
Settings > Google > All services > Privacy & security > Ads > Ads privacy
Users can disable individual advertising features, remove selected topics or opt out of personalized advertising more broadly. Changing these settings will not eliminate advertisements, but it can reduce the amount of personal data used to customize them.
Keep Google Play Protect Enabled
Google Play Protect scans apps for malware, harmful behavior and potentially unsafe data practices. It also periodically checks apps already installed on the device.
Users can verify that the feature is active by opening the Google Play Store and selecting:
Profile icon > Play Protect > Settings
Engadget advises keeping Play Protect enabled. People who install apps from outside the Google Play Store face additional risks because those apps may not have passed Google’s standard security reviews. Android users who do not need to sideload apps should generally avoid doing so.
Activate Android Theft Protection
Newer Android devices include several features designed to protect personal information after a phone is taken. Depending on the device, these protections may include:
- Theft Detection Lock: Uses motion and connection signals to detect a possible snatch-and-run theft.
- Offline Device Lock: Locks the screen when someone takes the device offline.
- Failed Authentication Lock: Responds to repeated unsuccessful attempts to unlock the phone.
- Identity Check: Requires biometric verification before sensitive security settings can be changed.
- Remote Lock: Allows an eligible phone to be locked remotely using its verified phone number.
These tools can usually be found under:
Settings > Google > All services > Personal & device safety > Theft protection
Feature availability may depend on the phone model, manufacturer, region and installed version of Android.
Final Android Security Checklist
Android users can improve their phone security by completing a few essential tasks:
- Install all available Android and app updates.
- Enable two-step verification for the connected Google account.
- Turn on automatic backups and Find Hub.
- Activate available scam and spam protections.
- Remove unnecessary app permissions.
- Review personalized advertising settings.
- Confirm that Google Play Protect is running.
- Enable Android’s theft-protection features.
No security setting can stop every threat, but using these protections together can substantially reduce the risk of account theft, malicious apps, invasive tracking and data loss.
For the complete instructions and additional details, read Alec Hively’s original article: How to Make Sure Your Android Phone Is Secure on Engadget.
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Pattern #59: The Phased Identity Rotation
Strategy: Systematically abandoning a compromised or exposed alias while simultaneously activating a new profile or persona to continue the cycle without interruption.
Red Flag: Sudden account deletion or renaming combined with immediate requests to reconnect on alternative, unverified communication platforms.
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Welcome to this space.
Here, we examine the gray areas where human behavior, psychological manipulation, and covert financial traps intersect in cross-border dynamics. No personal accusations, no finger-pointing - just structured pattern analysis, red flags, and digital awareness.
Stay sharp.
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PVcomBank chính thức đồng hành cùng chiến dịch “Không một mình”, thể hiện cam kết vì sự phát triển bền vững và xây dựng môi trường số an toàn, nhân văn dành cho thế hệ trẻ. Với mục tiêu nâng cao nhận thức và bảo vệ thanh thiếu niên trên không gian mạng, PVcomBank kỳ vọng góp phần tạo nên một cộng đồng trực tuyến tích cực, văn minh và đầy trách nhiệm.
#PVcomBank #KhongMotMinh #AnToanMang #TheHeTre #MoiTruongSo #PhatTrienBenVung #DigitalSafety #Youth #SustainableDevelopment #SafeOnlineSpace #Trác
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🔄 Swapping browsers? Choosing privacy 2025-style goes beyond just ad blockers. Whether you’re switching from Chrome, Brave, Firefox, or even Mullvad, the key isn’t just what you use—it’s how you use it with hardened settings, extensions, and threat-aware changes.
Unlock better browsing today:
https://medium.com/@biytelum/leaving-chrome-brave-firefox-or-mullvad-heres-what-you-need-to-know-a29430747113 -
🔐 Wondering which password manager you should trust in 2025?
We ran Proton Pass, Bitwarden, and 1Password through a privacy & usability gauntlet—from encryption and open-source transparency to ecosystem tradeoffs.
Get the full, unbiased breakdown here:
https://medium.com/@biytelum/proton-pass-vs-bitwarden-vs-1password-which-password-manager-is-worth-it-in-2025-d66032871029 -
🔎 Fediverse Safety & Accountability
I’ve been reflecting on how different Fediverse instances are run, and how much power admins and moderators have over users. With that power comes responsibility.
From now on, I intend to scrutinize and document harmful or unsafe moderation practices across the Fediverse. This is not about targeting individuals, but about protecting community members and raising awareness.
Every instance should be accountable for how it treats its users. Cyberbullying, abuse of authority, and dismissive behavior must not be ignored.
Transparency and accountability are not optional — they are essential for a healthier and safer Fediverse.
#Fediverse #Accountability #DigitalSafety #ModerationMatters #AdminPower #TransparencyNow #SafeCommunities #UserRights #EthicalModeration #OnlineAccountability #FediverseSafety #StopAbuse #CommunityHealth #OpenWebEthics #DigitalResponsibility #ProtectUsers #SaferFediverse #EthicalWeb
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🔐 ICYMI: We just wrapped up a deep dive: Proton Pass vs Bitwarden vs 1Password— which vault actually earns your trust in 2025?
From end-to-end encryption and open-source transparency to user experience and ecosystem depth—this guide helps you pick what protects you best.
📖 Read it here:
https://medium.com/@biytelum/proton-pass-vs-bitwarden-vs-1password-which-password-manager-is-worth-it-in-2025-d66032871029 -
🤖 Fact-check time: Not all AI tools are safe for your privacy. Which ones actually safeguard your personal information?
Dive into our breakdown of AI platforms, transparency levels, and what to watch out for in 2025.
Read it here:
https://medium.com/@biytelum/which-ai-platform-actually-safeguards-your-personal-information-b1710eb63ea1
#AIprivacy #Infosec #DigitalSafety #PrivacyTech #BiyteLüm -
🕵️ Part 4 is out: How to actually stay hidden online—not just patch the holes. This post lays out a working privacy system that’s not theoretical—it works in the messy real world.
Learn how to:
• Strategically manage data
• Harden your tools and setups
• Build against future threatsPrivacy done deliberately works.
Read more ⬇
https://medium.com/@biytelum/how-to-stay-hidden-the-privacy-system-that-actually-works-e4a1b5bb767c
#PrivacyTech #OpSec #DigitalSafety #BiyteLüm -
📍Think before you post.
Photos, check-ins, and tweets can expose your location—even unintentionally.X (Twitter) and other platforms may retain geotags or infer routines. A single tagged post can reveal your home, office, or habits.
🛡 Tips:
• Disable location tagging
• Strip metadata from images
• Avoid posting in real-timePrivacy isn’t paranoia—it’s protection.
#Geoprivacy #OSINT #DigitalSafety #PrivacyTips #CyberAware #BiyteLüm -
🔐 Modern Password Security Threats: Protecting Your Digital Identity 🕵️♀️ 🛡️ 🚨
Cybercriminals use sneaky techniques to crack passwords and gain access to accounts. Here are the most common attacks:
⚒️ Brute Force – Tries every possible password
📖 Dictionary Attack – Uses common words & phrases
🌈 Rainbow Table – Cracks password hashes
👀 Shoulder Surfing – Spies on you while typing
⌨️ Keylogging – Records everything you type
🎯 Password Spraying – Tests common passwords on many accounts
🎭 Social Engineering – Tricks you into revealing passwords
🎣 Phishing – Fake emails & websites steal your login
🎟️ Credential Stuffing – Uses leaked passwords from breaches
🕵️ Man-in-the-Middle – Intercepts data over networks🛡️ Stay Safe! Use strong, unique passwords, enable 2FA, and beware of phishing scams.
Which attack surprised you the most? Let’s discuss in the comments! ⬇️
⚠️ This content is shared strictly for educational and informational purposes only. 📚 All information is provided to help individuals and organizations better protect themselves against security threats. 🔒 The techniques discussed are presented solely to improve awareness and defensive measures, not to facilitate any unauthorized access. ✅
#PasswordSecurity #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #SecureAuthentication #IdentityProtection #InfoSec #PhishingAwareness #CyberDefense #MFA #DigitalSafety
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I am back!!!
And I brought Jacqueline Jayne with me. 🤘✨Make some noise for an awesome episode 🎉
After taking a brief pause, I’m back at full speed with my shows: Redefining #Society & #Technology on ITSPmagazine Podcasts — ready to bring you bold conversations that challenge assumptions and question the role of technology in our lives.
This is the first episode published for the 2025 season, but trust me, many more are already recorded and coming your way soon.
And we’re kicking things off with a big one.
🚨 Australia recently banned social media for kids under 16.
A bold move? Sure. A solution? Well, that’s where the debate begins.In this episode of Redefining Society & Technology, I sit down with my Australian friend Jacqueline Jayne to break it all down. JJ is a cybersecurity and human risk expert, and she’s got some strong thoughts about why prohibition never works.
Let’s face it—does banning something ever actually solve the problem?
We explore the unintended consequences:
⚠️ Will this really protect kids, or just push them to riskier online spaces?
⚠️ What about the communities that rely on #socialmedia for connection and support?
⚠️ Who’s actually responsible for educating kids (and adults) about online safety?Technology moves fast, but knee-jerk policies don’t always keep up. Instead of banning, maybe it’s time we start educating.
📺 Start with the teaser video https://youtu.be/6wKbgTeNux8
📺 Then move on the full length video https://youtu.be/5ZehKjNsavc
🎙️ Or listen to the audio if it is your preferred media https://redefining-society-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-great-australian-social-media-ban-fixing-a-broken-system-or-just-breaking-it-more-guest-jacqueline-jayne-jj-a-redefining-society-and-technology-podcast-episode-hosted-by-marco-ciappelli
The importnat thing is that you listen now and join the conversation -- comment below!
Let’s rethink, redefine, and challenge the way we approach technology in society.
Subscribe to the podcast for many more stories about our relationship with technology and what it means in our digital-analog hybrid society.
✨ https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com/
Enjoy!
#Technology, #CyberSecurity, #DigitalSafety, #SocialMedia, #OnlinePrivacy, #InternetRegulation, #TechEthics, #DigitalLiteracy, #CyberAwareness, #FutureOfTech, #HumanRisk, #ParentalControls, #OnlineSafety, #HybridSociety, #TechPolicy, #BanningSocialMedia, #DigitalCitizenship, #DataProtection, #CyberEducation, #TechForGood
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Let’s stand together against Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV)!
@sflcin's OGBV guide addresses the #safety concerns of everyone, irrespective of their #gender identity. The #OGBV guide helps educate about the OGBV and #legal redress to tackle such #harms.
Download Now: https://sflc.in/online-gender-based-violence-multilingual-guide/
Available in 4 languages: English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Marathi.
#SFLCin #India #PrideInUnity #GenderViolence #prideindiversity #PrideMubarak #Onlineharm #DigitalSafety
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Good evening #Mastodon and the :fediverse: I'm taking a break from some frustrating 🐍 code to bring you this evening's #ConnectionList #Introduction for those doing the #TwitterMigration
@BenjaminHCCarr is an #Ecology and #Ocean #Scientists who works in #HPC and #SR #DevOps in #BioPharma 💻 🐍 🐧
@ACM is the offician ACM account - the Association for Computing Machinery. I've seen a few other ACM accounts like @sigchi and @cscw floating around but I don't know if they're "official" 🎓 📚
@DrFarles is an #academic #researcher #physiotherapist #educator with research interests in the #HealthCare #WorkForce.
@sdbreslin is a #researcher #academic and she investigates #gender, #ComputerScience and #entrepreneurship. She is based at the University of #Copenhagen.
@AuroraDuggal is interested in #DataScience, #EthicalTechnology and #DigitalSafety.
@ozbandicoot is new here from MuskChat / the Bird Site, please make her welcome! 👋 She's a #Librarian #Libraries #GLAM which means she's awesome 💯 📚
@RWhitechurch is a #designer and #maker of #crochet and #embroidery. She is learning #Cymru 🇨🇾
@LinguaMachina is Lily and they are a #ConversationDesigner interested in #ethics and #empathy in #AI
That's it for this evening, be sure to make your own #ConnectionList #FollowFriday and let's more richly connect the :fediverse: ❤️