write.as
Write.as
1 min · · Simple writing platform built to preserve and spread your words. Start writing and publishing now — no signup required. · Shared by 63, including David Garner, Jeff Kreeftmeijer, Grégoire Japiot 🌻, Eleanor Konik, Boris Périsset, Bjorn Larsen, jérémie Flück, Kam, Aral Balkan, mastodon.social/@renestalder, Oscar MacDonald, Fabricio Teixeira
The Intercept
Zoom’s Encryption Is “Not Suited for Secrets” and Has Surprising Links To China, Researchers Discover
6 min · · Zoom rolled its own encryption system and included an algorithm with known, serious issues, say University of Toronto researchers. · Shared by 62, including Marvin “Polymath but really Just Generalist” Liao, Theodora (Theo) Lau - 劉䂀曼 🌻, Kent Bye (Voices of VR), Marc R Gagné MAPP, Nils Hitze, DHH, mastodon.social/@renestalder, Jeff Nolan 🇺🇸🚀, Michael Gisiger, Steve Tendon, Chris Heilmann codepo8@toot.cafe, Russ Cox, Andrew Wilkinson, Thomas Power
degoogle.jmoore.dev
Cutting Google out of your life (Updated: Mar 2020)
20+ min · · A huge list of alternatives to Google products. Privacy tips, tricks, and links. · Shared by 50, including mastodon.social/@renestalder, Sebastien Meunier
element.io
Secure Chat App Element
· Secure messaging app with strong end-to-end encryption, advanced group chat privacy settings, secure video calls for teams, encrypted communication using Matrix open network. Riot.im is now Element · Shared by 49, including andre hollstein, Christian Müller, mastodon.social/@renestalder, Chris Messina, Tim Bray, Jonathan Kogan, David Garner
plausible.io
Why you should stop using Google Analytics on your website
8 min · · Here’s a look at why you should remove Google Analytics from your website and help create a more open, independent web that’s more friendly to the visitors. · Shared by 49, including mastodon.social/@renestalder, Rand Fishkin, Marko Saric
TechCrunch
Facebook Dating launch blocked in Europe after it fails to show privacy workings
3 min · · Facebook has been left red-faced after being forced to call off the launch date of its dating service in Europe because it failed to give its lead EU data regulator enough advanced warning — including… · Shared by 47, including mastodon.social/@renestalder, Katja Evertz, Jon Loomer, WPMU DEV, DHH
nextdns.io
nextdns
· Shared by 40, including Nando 💪🇦🇺🇦🇷, Stan Chollet, Marcin Krzyzanowski, Gilbert Orbe, mastodon.social/@renestalder
github.com
evilsocket/opensnitch
· opensnitch - OpenSnitch is a GNU/Linux port of the Little Snitch application firewall. · Shared by 38, including Philippe, mastodon.social/@renestalder
grantfortheweb.org
Grant for the Web
· We seek makers of all stripes: webdevs, game developers, bloggers, photographers, musicians, journalists, filmmakers, writers, podcasters, software developers, and more. If you are creating content on… · Shared by 37, including André Staltz, Stammy, Esther Schindler, Bruce Lawson, mastodon.social/@renestalder
VICE
When Myspace Was King, Employees Abused a Tool Called ‘Overlord’ to Spy on Users
4 min · · Several employees were caught abusing the tool, which let them read users’ messages and passwords. · Shared by 35, including 瑞拿頭, mastodon.social/@renestalder, Ste Davies, Dr Hannah Little, Mathew Ingram
bloom.sh
Bloom - Open technologies
· Bloom is on a mission to empower the world with open technologies. · Shared by 34, including David Garner, rohit, Balda, mastodon.social/@renestalder, Mike Ivars
NBC News
Passwords and email addresses for thousands of Zoom accounts are for sale on the dark web
3 min · · Zoom users who reuse the same passwords from other accounts can face an ugly unintended consequence. · Shared by 25, including MΛRC VIDΛL, mastodon.social/@renestalder, Claudia Sommer, Damien de France 🌍 🕊️🇺🇦, Arin Basu, Josh Olszewicz, George M 🇪🇺, Amber Mac
The Boston Globe
Facial-recognition tech may have value, but real-time surveillance goes too far
3 min · · If you stroll through some parts of London, facial-recognition systems linked to street cameras analyze whether you look like someone wanted for a crime. This technology isn’t very accurate — it often… · Shared by 23, including 𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚎𝚛, Evan Selinger, mastodon.social/@renestalder
pointerclicker.com
What is the best Dumb TV without smart features?
6 min · · There are a few things you need to consider when you’re looking to buy a good dumb TV. Let’s take a closer look at each of them. Read more... · Shared by 21, including Claus Heller 🇺🇦, mastodon.social/@renestalder
cyon.ch
Cookie-Richtlinie, DSGVO und ePrivacy-Verordnung: Welche Websites benötigen ein Cookie-Banner?
8 min · · Wer Websites besucht, erhält oft einen Cookie-Hinweis angezeigt. RA Martin Steiger gibt Empfehlungen, welche Websites ein Cookie-Banner nutzen sollten. · Shared by 20, including Daniel Schwarz, Cyrill Schmid, mastodon.social/@renestalder, Birgit Schefer
sparkleshare.org
SparkleShare - Self hosted, instant, secure file sync
2 min · · macOS 10.7 (Lion) or later Windows Vista or later SparkleShare creates a special folder on your computer. You can add remotely hosted folders (or "projects") to this folder. These projects will be… · Shared by 19, including mastodon.social/@renestalder