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Texas is officially suing Meta over WhatsApp privacy, claiming our encrypted messages might not be as locked down as they say. 👀 Meta denies it, but why risk it?

Friendly reminder to secure your loot—make sure your cloud backups have end-to-end encryption turned on! 🔒

How to fix it:
1️⃣ Settings > Chats
2️⃣ Chat Backup > End-to-end Encrypted Backup
3️⃣ Turn it ON

#WhatsApp #TechNews #PrivacyTips #GamingCommunity #CyberSecurity

Most people use their smartphones every day without realizing how risky some habits have become in 2026.

Here are 10 things you should stop doing on your phone right now 👇📱

https://techputs.com/things-you-should-stop-doing-on-your-phone-today/

#Technology #PhoneTips #MobileSecurity #PrivacyTips #CyberAwareness #DigitalLife #TechPuts

Most people use their smartphones every day without realizing how risky some habits have become in 2026.

Here are 10 things you should stop doing on your phone right now 👇📱

https://techputs.com/things-you-should-stop-doing-on-your-phone-today/

#Technology #PhoneTips #MobileSecurity #PrivacyTips #CyberAwareness #DigitalLife #TechPuts

Most people use their smartphones every day without realizing how risky some habits have become in 2026.

Here are 10 things you should stop doing on your phone right now 👇📱

https://techputs.com/things-you-should-stop-doing-on-your-phone-today/

#Technology #PhoneTips #MobileSecurity #PrivacyTips #CyberAwareness #DigitalLife #TechPuts

Most people use their smartphones every day without realizing how risky some habits have become in 2026.

Here are 10 things you should stop doing on your phone right now 👇📱

https://techputs.com/things-you-should-stop-doing-on-your-phone-today/

#Technology #PhoneTips #MobileSecurity #PrivacyTips #CyberAwareness #DigitalLife #TechPuts

Most people use their smartphones every day without realizing how risky some habits have become in 2026.

Here are 10 things you should stop doing on your phone right now 👇📱

https://techputs.com/things-you-should-stop-doing-on-your-phone-today/

#Technology #PhoneTips #MobileSecurity #PrivacyTips #CyberAwareness #DigitalLife #TechPuts

"Don't answer unknown numbers" is a 1995 hack we keep passing around. It fails because your phone has no context to tell strangers from your plumber.

Anti-spam ships in every WIGGWIGG plan, no premium tier. A personal block list (encrypted on our side, hashes used for matching incoming calls) plus call screening (an announcement plays before the call connects; auto-dialers usually hang up rather than wait) handle the actual blocking.

Three more signals warn you when a call looks suspicious: STIR/SHAKEN attestation, a check on the caller's phone provider, and an opt-in community spam list (threshold-gated, hash-only). You see the warning before answering and decide.

https://wiggwigg.ca/en/use-cases/personal/

#PhoneSpam #PrivacyTips #InfoSec

"Don't answer unknown numbers" is a 1995 hack we keep passing around. It fails because your phone has no context to tell strangers from your plumber.

Anti-spam ships in every WIGGWIGG plan, no premium tier. A personal block list (encrypted on our side, hashes used for matching incoming calls) plus call screening (an announcement plays before the call connects; auto-dialers usually hang up rather than wait) handle the actual blocking.

Three more signals warn you when a call looks suspicious: STIR/SHAKEN attestation, a check on the caller's phone provider, and an opt-in community spam list (threshold-gated, hash-only). You see the warning before answering and decide.

https://wiggwigg.ca/en/use-cases/personal/

#PhoneSpam #PrivacyTips #InfoSec

Think Incognito keeps you safe? Think again. The Linux Experiment explains why private browsing is limited and shows how Startpage can actually improve your online privacy — practical, clear, and actionable. Watch and learn! #Privacy #Startpage #Incognito #OnlinePrivacy #Security #PrivacyTips #PeerTube #English
https://video.infiniteloop.tv/videos/watch/f6827d6b-2aaf-4daa-923a-ecf999108618

Think Incognito keeps you safe? Think again. The Linux Experiment explains why private browsing is limited and shows how Startpage can actually improve your online privacy — practical, clear, and actionable. Watch and learn! #Privacy #Startpage #Incognito #OnlinePrivacy #Security #PrivacyTips #PeerTube #English
https://video.infiniteloop.tv/videos/watch/f6827d6b-2aaf-4daa-923a-ecf999108618

Think Incognito keeps you safe? Think again. The Linux Experiment explains why private browsing is limited and shows how Startpage can actually improve your online privacy — practical, clear, and actionable. Watch and learn! #Privacy #Startpage #Incognito #OnlinePrivacy #Security #PrivacyTips #PeerTube #English
https://video.infiniteloop.tv/videos/watch/f6827d6b-2aaf-4daa-923a-ecf999108618

Today's small privacy habit: clean the link before sharing. 🧹

#privacytips

OK, I have a Pixel 8, now all I need to do is... install Graphene OS, disable the camera, disable the audio, disable the screen, disable SMS services, disable the internet, disable the battery, remove the screen, disable the connection that enables adding a new screen, throw away the SIM and finally bury at the bottom of the garden and I'm good to go!

#OnlineSafety #PrivacyTips

The 3-question privacy test:

1. Is it open source?
2. Has it been audited?
3. Do security experts trust it?

3 YES = Probably trustworthy
0-2 YES = Don't trust this app

You don't need to understand encryption.
You just need to know what questions to ask.

Full guide with real examples:
https://snugg.social/en/blog/how-to-verify-encryption-claims

#Privacy #Security #PrivacyTips #OpenSource

At Privacy Guides we're dedicated to fighting for consumer data privacy, and we hope you're fighting for your own personal security and privacy as well. ✨ (3/5)

#PrivacyGuides #PrivacyTips #DataProtection #PrivacyKnowledge #Privacy

Some basic tips to get started:

1️⃣ Use a password manager 🔐

2️⃣ Make sure you're staying up to date on software updates, which have critical security patches you need to stay safe 💻

3️⃣ install an ad-blocking extension to block internet trackers in their... uh, tracks 😄 (4/5)

#PrivacyGuides #PasswordManager #AdBlock #uBlockOrigin #PrivacyTips #Privacy

📅 January 28th is international Data Privacy Day!

It's 2026, and your personal data privacy has never been more important. Privacy is an essential right when it comes to personal safety, upholding democracy, keeping our freedom of speech, and building community. 🫂 (1/5)

#DataPrivacyDay #Privacy #Democracy #DataProtectionDay #DigitalRights #HumanRights #PrivacyGuides #DataPrivacyWeek #PrivacyTips

That's why Big Tech companies and authoritarian governments are constantly trying to take your privacy away. 👮 (2/5)

#DataPrivacyDay #Democracy #HumanRights #DataProtectionDay #PrivacyGuides #DataPrivacyWeek #PrivacyTips #Privacy

First up! Our top tip for everyone starting to care about being tracked online is to install a content blocking extension in their browser, and the best choice is uBlock Origin.

Advertisements aren’t just annoying, they are one of the most prevalent attack vectors on the internet. Minimizing the amount of content you are downloading and running makes you much safer, and it speeds up your browsing at the same time! 😄

#AdBlock #uBlockOrigin #Privacy #PrivacyTips #PrivacyGuides

It's Data Privacy Week ✨

There's never been a better time to take back your privacy, that's why we'll be sharing new tips every day that'll help you improve your privacy & security posture. 🔒

#DataPrivacyWeek #Privacy #PrivacyTips #PrivacyGuides

🇻🇳 **Kiểm soát dữ liệu Google trong 3 bước đơn giản:**
1️⃣ **Quản lý Hoạt động Web:** Tắt lịch sử duyệt web & tìm kiếm
2️⃣ **Kiểm soát Vị trí:** Hạn chế chia sẻ vị trí thiết bị
3️⃣ **Quảng cáo:** Tắt cá nhân逅 hóa để giảm dấu vết kỹ thuật số

📌 Tags:
#BaoMatDuLieu #QuyenRiengTu #AnToanMang #GoogleTips #DataPrivacy #PrivacyTips #DigitalSecurity
#BảoMậtDữLiệu #QuyềnRiêngTư #GoogleMẹo

https://vtcnews.vn/bao-ve-du-lieu-ca-nhan-tren-google-chi-voi-3-buoc-don-gian-ar1000275.html

🇻🇳 **Kiểm soát dữ liệu Google trong 3 bước đơn giản:**
1️⃣ **Quản lý Hoạt động Web:** Tắt lịch sử duyệt web & tìm kiếm
2️⃣ **Kiểm soát Vị trí:** Hạn chế chia sẻ vị trí thiết bị
3️⃣ **Quảng cáo:** Tắt cá nhân逅 hóa để giảm dấu vết kỹ thuật số

📌 Tags:
#BaoMatDuLieu #QuyenRiengTu #AnToanMang #GoogleTips #DataPrivacy #PrivacyTips #DigitalSecurity
#BảoMậtDữLiệu #QuyềnRiêngTư #GoogleMẹo

https://vtcnews.vn/bao-ve-du-lieu-ca-nhan-tren-google-chi-voi-3-buoc-don-gian-ar1000275.html

My advice to everyone: always retain as much data as possible never, ever overshare, and always compartmentalize¹. 🔒🧩 #PrivacyTips #DontOvershare #Compartmentalize #DataMinimization

1 In information security, compartmentalization limits access to sensitive data to only those with a "need to know," dividing information into isolated segments to minimize breach impact. If one compartment is compromised—say, by an insider or cyberattack—attackers can't easily access others, reducing overall risk

My advice to everyone: always retain as much data as possible never, ever overshare, and always compartmentalize¹. 🔒🧩 #PrivacyTips #DontOvershare #Compartmentalize #DataMinimization

1 In information security, compartmentalization limits access to sensitive data to only those with a "need to know," dividing information into isolated segments to minimize breach impact. If one compartment is compromised—say, by an insider or cyberattack—attackers can't easily access others, reducing overall risk

My advice to everyone: always retain as much data as possible never, ever overshare, and always compartmentalize¹. 🔒🧩 #PrivacyTips #DontOvershare #Compartmentalize #DataMinimization

1 In information security, compartmentalization limits access to sensitive data to only those with a "need to know," dividing information into isolated segments to minimize breach impact. If one compartment is compromised—say, by an insider or cyberattack—attackers can't easily access others, reducing overall risk

My advice to everyone: always retain as much data as possible never, ever overshare, and always compartmentalize¹. 🔒🧩 #PrivacyTips #DontOvershare #Compartmentalize #DataMinimization

1 In information security, compartmentalization limits access to sensitive data to only those with a "need to know," dividing information into isolated segments to minimize breach impact. If one compartment is compromised—say, by an insider or cyberattack—attackers can't easily access others, reducing overall risk

My advice to everyone: always retain as much data as possible never, ever overshare, and always compartmentalize¹. 🔒🧩 #PrivacyTips #DontOvershare #Compartmentalize #DataMinimization

1 In information security, compartmentalization limits access to sensitive data to only those with a "need to know," dividing information into isolated segments to minimize breach impact. If one compartment is compromised—say, by an insider or cyberattack—attackers can't easily access others, reducing overall risk

#DigitalPrivacy #Decentralization #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Mastodon #PeerTube #Matrix #Element #PrivacyForAll #YourDataYourRules #OpenSource #TechForGood #DeGoogle #DigitalFreedom #AlternativeSocialMedia #Web3 #FutureOfTech #Infographic #ComicStrip #TechEducation #DataSovereignty #SelfHosting #NoMoreBigTech #ProtectYourData #Security #CensorshipResistance #IndependentMedia #DecentralizedWeb #PrivacyTips #OnlineSafety #GrandpaApproved

#DigitalPrivacy #Decentralization #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Mastodon #PeerTube #Matrix #Element #PrivacyForAll #YourDataYourRules #OpenSource #TechForGood #DeGoogle #DigitalFreedom #AlternativeSocialMedia #Web3 #FutureOfTech #Infographic #ComicStrip #TechEducation #DataSovereignty #SelfHosting #NoMoreBigTech #ProtectYourData #Security #CensorshipResistance #IndependentMedia #DecentralizedWeb #PrivacyTips #OnlineSafety #GrandpaApproved

#DigitalPrivacy #Decentralization #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Mastodon #PeerTube #Matrix #Element #PrivacyForAll #YourDataYourRules #OpenSource #TechForGood #DeGoogle #DigitalFreedom #AlternativeSocialMedia #Web3 #FutureOfTech #Infographic #ComicStrip #TechEducation #DataSovereignty #SelfHosting #NoMoreBigTech #ProtectYourData #Security #CensorshipResistance #IndependentMedia #DecentralizedWeb #PrivacyTips #OnlineSafety #GrandpaApproved

#DigitalPrivacy #Decentralization #Fediverse #ActivityPub #Mastodon #PeerTube #Matrix #Element #PrivacyForAll #YourDataYourRules #OpenSource #TechForGood #DeGoogle #DigitalFreedom #AlternativeSocialMedia #Web3 #FutureOfTech #Infographic #ComicStrip #TechEducation #DataSovereignty #SelfHosting #NoMoreBigTech #ProtectYourData #Security #CensorshipResistance #IndependentMedia #DecentralizedWeb #PrivacyTips #OnlineSafety #GrandpaApproved

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🔒 Off-Grid Security Tip

• Encrypted USB drives – VeraCrypt or hardware-encrypted sticks (FIPS 140-2/3 certified) for tamper-resistant protection.
• Air-gapped laptop – never connect to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth; protect it physically.
• Faraday bag – buy quality, test it, and seal properly to block GPS/cell.

Security = tools + discipline.

#OpSec #PrivacyTips #OffGridSecurity #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-time

Privacy isn’t paranoia—it’s protection.
#Geoprivacy #OSINT #DigitalSafety #PrivacyTips #CyberAware #BiyteLüm

🛑 Stop giving away your email for every discount.
🧠 Instead: Use an alias or masked email.
Services like SimpleLogin or Firefox Relay let you create burner emails that forward to your real inbox — and you can delete them anytime.

Protect your inbox. Own your identity.
#PrivacyTips #DataHygiene #DigitalSovereignty

🛑 Stop giving away your email for every discount.
🧠 Instead: Use an alias or masked email.
Services like SimpleLogin or Firefox Relay let you create burner emails that forward to your real inbox — and you can delete them anytime.

Protect your inbox. Own your identity.
#PrivacyTips #DataHygiene #DigitalSovereignty

🗣️ Your smart speaker’s always got one ear open.

It listens 24/7 for wake words like “Hey Alexa”—then sends recordings to the cloud (yes, sometimes reviewed by real people 👀).

📌 Hit mute when not in use
📌 Turn on auto-delete (major companies allow it!)
📌 Wake words = always listening locally

#SmartHome #VoiceData #PrivacyTips #CyberSecurity

📧 That innocent-looking email receipt? It might be spying on you.

Retailers embed invisible trackers in digital receipts to monitor when and where you opened them.

📌 Disable image loading by default
📌 Use email aliases
📌 Consider burner inboxes for purchases

#EmailPrivacy #DigitalReceipts #SurveillanceCapitalism #CyberSecurity #PrivacyTips

🎥🛑 Worried about privacy on Microsoft Teams? Learn how to automatically turn off your camera & mic before every call—no more awkward slip-ups or surprises! Stay secure in seconds. #MicrosoftTeams #PrivacyTips

https://pupuweb.com/how-instantly-secure-privacy-microsoft-teams-automatically-turn-off-camera-microphone/

Do you know which apps and websites prioritize your privacy? You might be surprised! This graphic shows an estimated privacy percentage for various platforms. Are you using the most secure options? What steps do you take to protect your data online? Share your thoughts!🤔👇

#PrivacyTips #OnlineSecurity #DataProtection #PrivacyFirst #TechNews #InternetPrivacy #SecureBrowsing #privacymattersmost

Do you know which apps and websites prioritize your privacy? You might be surprised! This graphic shows an estimated privacy percentage for various platforms. Are you using the most secure options? What steps do you take to protect your data online? Share your thoughts!🤔👇

#PrivacyTips #OnlineSecurity #DataProtection #PrivacyFirst #TechNews #InternetPrivacy #SecureBrowsing #privacymattersmost

Do you know which apps and websites prioritize your privacy? You might be surprised! This graphic shows an estimated privacy percentage for various platforms. Are you using the most secure options? What steps do you take to protect your data online? Share your thoughts!🤔👇

#PrivacyTips #OnlineSecurity #DataProtection #PrivacyFirst #TechNews #InternetPrivacy #SecureBrowsing #privacymattersmost

Do you know which apps and websites prioritize your privacy? You might be surprised! This graphic shows an estimated privacy percentage for various platforms. Are you using the most secure options? What steps do you take to protect your data online? Share your thoughts!🤔👇

#PrivacyTips #OnlineSecurity #DataProtection #PrivacyFirst #TechNews #InternetPrivacy #SecureBrowsing #privacymattersmost

Do you know which apps and websites prioritize your privacy? You might be surprised! This graphic shows an estimated privacy percentage for various platforms. Are you using the most secure options? What steps do you take to protect your data online? Share your thoughts!🤔👇

#PrivacyTips #OnlineSecurity #DataProtection #PrivacyFirst #TechNews #InternetPrivacy #SecureBrowsing #privacymattersmost

🎮 Want to keep your Roblox game activity private? 🤫 Learn how to hide your play history and protect your privacy with these simple steps! 🔒 #Roblox #PrivacyTips #GamingPrivacy #RobloxTips #OnlineSafety #GamingCommunity

https://pupuweb.com/how-do-you-hide-your-roblox-game-playing-activity/

🎮 Want to keep your Roblox game activity private? 🤫 Learn how to hide your play history and protect your privacy with these simple steps! 🔒 #Roblox #PrivacyTips #GamingPrivacy #RobloxTips #OnlineSafety #GamingCommunity

https://pupuweb.com/how-do-you-hide-your-roblox-game-playing-activity/

🎮 Want to keep your Roblox game activity private? 🤫 Learn how to hide your play history and protect your privacy with these simple steps! 🔒 #Roblox #PrivacyTips #GamingPrivacy #RobloxTips #OnlineSafety #GamingCommunity

https://pupuweb.com/how-do-you-hide-your-roblox-game-playing-activity/

🎮 Want to keep your Roblox game activity private? 🤫 Learn how to hide your play history and protect your privacy with these simple steps! 🔒 #Roblox #PrivacyTips #GamingPrivacy #RobloxTips #OnlineSafety #GamingCommunity

https://pupuweb.com/how-do-you-hide-your-roblox-game-playing-activity/

@helma

my #privacyTips to combat google and all C.A.G.e.M.A.F.I.A.

Step 0) use GNU+linux and tor browser.... make sure to use tor browser in Safest mode, which disables javascript that is used to enhance #fingerprinting, Also, put the NoScript addon in your toolbar to regain the ability to enable javascript for only the pages u want, sadly the @torproject devs took the addon out of the toolbar and buried in away because they think people arent smart or patient enough to manually enable javascript with 2 little clicks. Prove them wrong.

1) uBlockOrigin addon for TorBrowser (like TailsOS)
2) blocking google tracking. In uBlock's My filters tab:

fonts.googleapis.com
google.com
ytimg.com
youtu.be
youtube.com
youtube-nocookie.com
googleusercontent.com

3) (linux only) block googl, and all CAGeMAFIA
4) (linux only) put all traffic on your PC through Tor (aka transparent torification. unfortunately the firewall rules on this page may not perfect.... you may need to tweak them) (reroute DNS and TCP through Tor)
5) (linux only because M$oft breaks important functions) get the invisible internet protocol, a privacy network where EVERYONE is a node. You can host ur own website freely using i2p. Advanced users might like to try generating a 'vanity address' as an i2p address. Eg. lovemore43dunalzixucnfhtg...b32.i2p

Enjoy the #privacy

Have you ever received weird messages from a friend on a social media platform?

This could be a sign of a #hacked account.❗⚠️❗

Here’s how you can tell if your account has been hacked 👉👉 https://tuta.com/blog/was-my-account-hacked

#hacked #account #scam #protection #privacymatters #privacytips #securitytips