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  1. So, can anyone tell me whether #Windows #Passkey is actually a good thing?

    Somehow the prompt keeps popping up for more and more websites/services, and frankly I'm having a hard time finding out whether it's either more secure or a security risk compared to having different passwords for each website or using two factor authentification.

    #security #onlinesecurity #2FA #Cybersecurity #DigitalSafety #DataProtection

  2. Thank you to everyone reporting those fake accounts on #Mastodon I’m personally happy that most of the accounts were suspended.

    Let’s keep showing scammers that this community does not entertain nonsense.

    #Mastodon #Fediverse #StopScammers #DigitalSafety #alert

  3. Microsoft Edge keeps all saved passwords in cleartext in RAM for the entire session, making memory scraping easier for attackers 🖥️
    The behavior is “by design,” unlike Chrome, and highlights the risks of storing credentials in browsers instead of using password managers 🔑

    🔗 cybernews.com/security/microso

    #TechNews #Microsoft #MicrosoftEdge #Edge #Google #Chrome #Browser #Password #CyberSecurity #FOSS #Privacy #Encryption #DigitalSafety #MFA #PasswordManager #Passkeys #Software #InfoSec #Security #RAM

  4. A “Notepad++ for Mac” release is not official and was disavowed by the original creator, Don Ho, due to trademark misuse and potential user confusion 📝
    The Mac port will be renamed “NextPad++” with new branding after being identified as an independent project not affiliated with Notepad++ 🐸

    🔗 arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0

    #TechNews #NotepadPlusPlus #Notepad #Apple #Mac #MacOS #OpenSource #FOSS #Software #Privacy #Transparency #Malware #DeveloperTools #Programming #Community #Code #DigitalSafety

  5. A “Notepad++ for Mac” release is not official and was disavowed by the original creator, Don Ho, due to trademark misuse and potential user confusion 📝
    The Mac port will be renamed “NextPad++” with new branding after being identified as an independent project not affiliated with Notepad++ 🐸

    🔗 arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0

    #TechNews #NotepadPlusPlus #Notepad #Apple #Mac #MacOS #OpenSource #FOSS #Software #Privacy #Transparency #Malware #DeveloperTools #Programming #Community #Code #DigitalSafety

  6. A “Notepad++ for Mac” release is not official and was disavowed by the original creator, Don Ho, due to trademark misuse and potential user confusion 📝
    The Mac port will be renamed “NextPad++” with new branding after being identified as an independent project not affiliated with Notepad++ 🐸

    🔗 arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0

    #TechNews #NotepadPlusPlus #Notepad #Apple #Mac #MacOS #OpenSource #FOSS #Software #Privacy #Transparency #Malware #DeveloperTools #Programming #Community #Code #DigitalSafety

  7. A “Notepad++ for Mac” release is not official and was disavowed by the original creator, Don Ho, due to trademark misuse and potential user confusion 📝
    The Mac port will be renamed “NextPad++” with new branding after being identified as an independent project not affiliated with Notepad++ 🐸

    🔗 arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0

    #TechNews #NotepadPlusPlus #Notepad #Apple #Mac #MacOS #OpenSource #FOSS #Software #Privacy #Transparency #Malware #DeveloperTools #Programming #Community #Code #DigitalSafety

  8. A “Notepad++ for Mac” release is not official and was disavowed by the original creator, Don Ho, due to trademark misuse and potential user confusion 📝
    The Mac port will be renamed “NextPad++” with new branding after being identified as an independent project not affiliated with Notepad++ 🐸

    🔗 arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0

    #TechNews #NotepadPlusPlus #Notepad #Apple #Mac #MacOS #OpenSource #FOSS #Software #Privacy #Transparency #Malware #DeveloperTools #Programming #Community #Code #DigitalSafety

  9. 1Password adds direct credential import via the Credential Exchange Protocol, plus smarter login creation on iOS and Android for more seamless vault organization. 🔑
    I recommend using a password manager daily to keep passwords secure and simplify everyday login management. 🛡️

    @1password

    🔗 1password.com/blog/import-auto

    #TechNews #1Password #PasswordManager #Password #Passwords #iOS #Android #Privacy #Security #Encryption #DigitalSafety #FOSS #UX #CyberSecurity #Software #Bitwarden #OpenSource

  10. Norway Eyes Social Media Curbs for Under-16s

    Norway plans to ban under-16s from social media. Tech firms must check ages. This affects parents and young people in Norway.

    #NorwayBan, #SocialMediaKids, #Under16s, #TechRegulation, #DigitalSafety

    newsletter.tf/norway-social-me

  11. Black tape over the laptop camera. A privacy screen on the train. A USB data blocker for sketchy ports.
    The body is where security ends. Most OpSec writing forgets that.
    The piece that doesn't → twp.ai/9OUlif
    #OpSec #Privacy #InfoSec #DigitalSafety

  12. Black tape over the laptop camera. A privacy screen on the train. A USB data blocker for sketchy ports. The body is where security ends. Most OpSec writing forgets that. The piece that doesn't → https://twp.ai/4hpWWb #OpSec #Privacy #InfoSec #DigitalSafety

    thistleandmoss.com

  13. European age verification app is ready, announces European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen; here’s what it means for Instagram, Facebook and other social media platforms

    The European Union (EU) has officially unveiled an app designed to verify a user’s age with precisi…
    #Europe #EU #EuropeanCommission #ageverificationtechnology #childprotectionregulations #digitalsafety #DigitalServicesAct #EUageverificationapp #EuropeanUnion #UrsulavonderLeyen
    europesays.com/europe/15123/

  14. ICYMI: Instagram brings 13+ content ratings and Limited Content setting to India: Instagram expanded its 13+ content rating and new Limited Content setting to India on April 9, 2026, tightening default protections for all users under 18. ppc.land/instagram-brings-13-c #Instagram #SocialMedia #ContentRatings #DigitalSafety #YouthProtection

  15. ICYMI: Instagram brings 13+ content ratings and Limited Content setting to India: Instagram expanded its 13+ content rating and new Limited Content setting to India on April 9, 2026, tightening default protections for all users under 18. ppc.land/instagram-brings-13-c #Instagram #SocialMedia #ContentRatings #DigitalSafety #YouthProtection

  16. ICYMI: Instagram brings 13+ content ratings and Limited Content setting to India: Instagram expanded its 13+ content rating and new Limited Content setting to India on April 9, 2026, tightening default protections for all users under 18. ppc.land/instagram-brings-13-c #Instagram #SocialMedia #ContentRatings #DigitalSafety #YouthProtection

  17. ICYMI: Instagram brings 13+ content ratings and Limited Content setting to India: Instagram expanded its 13+ content rating and new Limited Content setting to India on April 9, 2026, tightening default protections for all users under 18. ppc.land/instagram-brings-13-c #Instagram #SocialMedia #ContentRatings #DigitalSafety #YouthProtection

  18. ICYMI: Instagram brings 13+ content ratings and Limited Content setting to India: Instagram expanded its 13+ content rating and new Limited Content setting to India on April 9, 2026, tightening default protections for all users under 18. ppc.land/instagram-brings-13-c #Instagram #SocialMedia #ContentRatings #DigitalSafety #YouthProtection

  19. FYI: Google lost EU legal cover to scan for child abuse images: EU ePrivacy derogation expires as Google, Meta pledge voluntary CSAM scanning despite documented false positives and unresolved legal questions in Europe. ppc.land/google-lost-eu-legal- #ChildAbuse #CSAM #PrivacyRights #DigitalSafety #EURegulations

  20. FYI: Google lost EU legal cover to scan for child abuse images: EU ePrivacy derogation expires as Google, Meta pledge voluntary CSAM scanning despite documented false positives and unresolved legal questions in Europe. ppc.land/google-lost-eu-legal- #ChildAbuse #CSAM #PrivacyRights #DigitalSafety #EURegulations

  21. FYI: Google lost EU legal cover to scan for child abuse images: EU ePrivacy derogation expires as Google, Meta pledge voluntary CSAM scanning despite documented false positives and unresolved legal questions in Europe. ppc.land/google-lost-eu-legal- #ChildAbuse #CSAM #PrivacyRights #DigitalSafety #EURegulations

  22. 🛡️ El Curso de Hacking Ético está permanente disponible en el aula virtual para acceso inmediato. 📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/51949304030 💻 https://www.reydes.com/e/Curso_de_Hacking_Etico #cybersecurity #infosec #security #cyberaware #dataprotection #digitalsafety #cybercrime
  23. 🛡️ El Curso de Ciberseguridad está permanente disponible en el aula virtual para acceso inmediato. 📲 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/51949304030 💻 https://www.reydes.com/e/Curso_de_Ciberseguridad #cybersecurity #infosec #security #cyberaware #dataprotection #digitalsafety #cybercrime
  24. FYI: Meta deploys AI and law enforcement to fight scams across Facebook, WhatsApp: Meta today launched AI scam tools across Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, expanded advertiser verification to 90%, and aided 21 arrests in Thailand. Here's what it means. ppc.land/meta-deploys-ai-and-l #AISafety #Meta #FacebookScams #WhatsAppSecurity #DigitalSafety

  25. 👶🔐 "Access Denied" is the new phrase of the year, brought to you by the cutting-edge, totally not invasive, online age-verification tools. Now you can feel like a child again as you're digitally grounded from the internet! 🎉🚫 Who knew child safety meant treating adults like mischievous teenagers? 🤭
    cnbc.com/2026/03/08/social-med #AccessDenied #AgeVerification #DigitalSafety #OnlinePrivacy #ChildSafety #HackerNews #ngated

  26. Cómo detectar aplicaciones maliciosas 📱⚠️

    Una app falsa de "fitness" le pidió la huella digital para "personalizar" su entrenamiento... y le vaciaron la cuenta bancaria. 💳❌

    🤔 7 señales de alerta que ignoras al descargar aplicaciones.
    Desde faltas de ortografía hasta permisos ridículos.
    No seas la próxima víctima. 🛡️👇

    #AppsFalsas #SeguridadMóvil #Ciberseguridad #Malware #Phishing #PrivacidadDigital #Tecnología #EstafasApps #ProtecciónMóvil #InfoSec #CyberSecurityAwareness #TikTokTech #ConsejosSeguridad #MóvilLento #VirusMóvil #SeguridadInformática #TechEducation #DigitalSafety #AppStore #GooglePlay

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  27. Cómo detectar aplicaciones maliciosas 📱⚠️

    Una app falsa de "fitness" le pidió la huella digital para "personalizar" su entrenamiento... y le vaciaron la cuenta bancaria. 💳❌

    🤔 7 señales de alerta que ignoras al descargar aplicaciones.
    Desde faltas de ortografía hasta permisos ridículos.
    No seas la próxima víctima. 🛡️👇

    #AppsFalsas #SeguridadMóvil #Ciberseguridad #Malware #Phishing #PrivacidadDigital #Tecnología #EstafasApps #ProtecciónMóvil #InfoSec #CyberSecurityAwareness #TikTokTech #ConsejosSeguridad #MóvilLento #VirusMóvil #SeguridadInformática #TechEducation #DigitalSafety #AppStore #GooglePlay

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  28. Cómo detectar aplicaciones maliciosas 📱⚠️

    Una app falsa de "fitness" le pidió la huella digital para "personalizar" su entrenamiento... y le vaciaron la cuenta bancaria. 💳❌

    🤔 7 señales de alerta que ignoras al descargar aplicaciones.
    Desde faltas de ortografía hasta permisos ridículos.
    No seas la próxima víctima. 🛡️👇

    #AppsFalsas #SeguridadMóvil #Ciberseguridad #Malware #Phishing #PrivacidadDigital #Tecnología #EstafasApps #ProtecciónMóvil #InfoSec #CyberSecurityAwareness #TikTokTech #ConsejosSeguridad #MóvilLento #VirusMóvil #SeguridadInformática #TechEducation #DigitalSafety #AppStore #GooglePlay

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  29. Cómo detectar aplicaciones maliciosas 📱⚠️

    Una app falsa de "fitness" le pidió la huella digital para "personalizar" su entrenamiento... y le vaciaron la cuenta bancaria. 💳❌

    🤔 7 señales de alerta que ignoras al descargar aplicaciones.
    Desde faltas de ortografía hasta permisos ridículos.
    No seas la próxima víctima. 🛡️👇

    #AppsFalsas #SeguridadMóvil #Ciberseguridad #Malware #Phishing #PrivacidadDigital #Tecnología #EstafasApps #ProtecciónMóvil #InfoSec #CyberSecurityAwareness #TikTokTech #ConsejosSeguridad #MóvilLento #VirusMóvil #SeguridadInformática #TechEducation #DigitalSafety #AppStore #GooglePlay

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  30. Cómo detectar aplicaciones maliciosas 📱⚠️

    Una app falsa de "fitness" le pidió la huella digital para "personalizar" su entrenamiento... y le vaciaron la cuenta bancaria. 💳❌

    🤔 7 señales de alerta que ignoras al descargar aplicaciones.
    Desde faltas de ortografía hasta permisos ridículos.
    No seas la próxima víctima. 🛡️👇

    #AppsFalsas #SeguridadMóvil #Ciberseguridad #Malware #Phishing #PrivacidadDigital #Tecnología #EstafasApps #ProtecciónMóvil #InfoSec #CyberSecurityAwareness #TikTokTech #ConsejosSeguridad #MóvilLento #VirusMóvil #SeguridadInformática #TechEducation #DigitalSafety #AppStore #GooglePlay

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  31. ift.tt/njJLzBa

    The UK government has launched a public consultation on whether to ban social media for under-16s, inviting young people and their parents and guardians to submit comments ahead of a government decision on the proposal.

    #UKNews #SocialMediaBan #Under16s #DigitalSafety

    Source: ift.tt/h0Wn8i2

    Uploaded by Tech Plz

    March 2, 2026 at 01:00PM

  32. Why I Reported Online Hate Speech: A Lesson in Boundaries

    I recently shared a factual screenshot of AI-generated information on Mastodon. Someone attacked me personally for using AI, creating a thread of insults.

    I did not engage. I reported the user and blocked them.

    My Fedi profile is a Giving Container. I have zero tolerance for hate speech or personal attacks. Protecting my peace and maintaining a professional environment is more important than winning an argument.

    Hurt people hurt people, but that does not mean I have to accept their hurt in my space.

    Technology changes fast, but community standards change slowly. We must uphold them.

    Have you experienced a negative reaction for using AI tools? How did you handle it?

    #DigitalSafety #CommunityStandards #SystemIntegrity

  33. In the physical world we don't treat adults and children the same way. On the Internet we struggle to make this distinction.

    At #FOSSASIA2026, Peter Membrey (ExpressVPN) is giving a Keynote on protecting children online. He explores how we can build differential protection into our infrastructure — creating a digital 'crossing guard' without creating an Orwellian surveillance nightmare.

    rolandturner.com/Why%20we%20tr @fossasia
    #DigitalSafety #TechEthics #OpenSource #Privacy #OnlineSafety #FOSSASIA

  34. How to Block Unwanted Calls: Simple Ways to Stop Spam & Robocalls

    Tired of Spam Calls? Here’s How to Take Control

    Spam calls, robocalls, and unknown numbers can interrupt your day, drain your attention, and sometimes even pose security risks. Fortunately, your smartphone already has built-in tools that can dramatically reduce unwanted calls.

    Here are three simple ways to block unwanted calls and regain control of your phone.

    1. Silence Unknown Callers

    If you frequently receive calls from unfamiliar numbers, silencing unknown callers is one of the easiest solutions.

    How to do it:

    Go to Settings Select Apps > Phone Scroll down and tap Silence Unknown Callers

    This sends calls from numbers not in your contacts straight to voicemail while still logging them for review later.

    👉 Ideal for reducing robocalls without missing important contacts.


    2. Screen Calls with Do Not Disturb

    Another effective strategy is using your phone’s Focus or Do Not Disturb feature to filter who can reach you.

    Steps:

    Open Settings Tap Focus > Do Not Disturb Select People Choose Allow Calls From → Contacts Only

    This ensures only saved contacts can call while the feature is active — great during work hours, events, or downtime.


    3. Block Fake or Suspicious Numbers

    Some users also block commonly spoofed numbers to reduce repeat spam attempts.

    Quick trick:

    Create a contact with the number 000-000-0000 Block that contact

    While it won’t stop every spam call, it can reduce certain spoofing attempts and nuisance calls.


    Bonus Tips to Reduce Spam Calls

    Avoid answering unknown numbers whenever possible Don’t return suspicious missed calls Register your number with the National Do Not Call Registry Use built-in carrier spam filtering if available

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