Private DNS or Nebulo ?

Do I really need the Nebulo app ? Because there is the Private DNS option in the network/internet settings

It's better to use the integrated Private DNS than Nebulo, no ?

https://redd.it/t14inv
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Question on AdAway.

Hello all. I have 2 questions regarding using AdAway. I run LineageOS with Magisk and use AdAway in root mode. I also isolate apps like Instagram and Reddit with Shelter on my work profile.

My questions are:

1. Is AdAway good to block trackers outside of ads? Should I add any lists like in ublock origin?

2. Will AdAway block ads (and trackers?) in my work profile?

https://redd.it/t12jv7
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Ukrainians turned to encrypted messaging app Signal as Russians invaded
https://mashable.com/article/ukraine-spike-signal-encrypted-messaging-app

https://redd.it/t23omb
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Question on AdAway.

Hello all. I have 2 questions regarding using AdAway. I run LineageOS with Magisk and use AdAway in root mode. I also isolate apps like Instagram and Reddit with Shelter on my work profile.

My questions are:

1. Is AdAway good to block trackers outside of ads? Should I add any lists like in ublock origin?

2. Will AdAway block ads (and trackers?) in my work profile?

https://redd.it/t12jv7
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Bitwarden or Yubico Authenticator as 2FA?

Hey there, I wanted to ask if using Bitwarden or Yubico Authenticator as a 2FA app would be a good idea.

People already know Bitwarden, and I wanted to know what people think about using it as a 2FA app, since it actually has that feature.

There's also Yubico Authenticator, which is only accessible by using a Yubikey. Problem with that is that it's closed source.

Another alternative is that you could use Bitwarden in a combination with a Yubikey as 2FA, and store Bitwarden's 2FA code in something like Aegis or Ravio (or maybe even print the QR code or something). What do you guys think?

https://redd.it/szh9ak
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Tinder’s Opaque, Unfair Pricing Algorithm Can Charge Users Up to Five-Times More For Same Service. Mozilla and Consumers International also found that Tinder Plus can offer up to 31 unique prices in a single country, and that older users are often charged more.
https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/blog/new-research-tinders-opaque-unfair-pricing-algorithm-can-charge-users-up-to-five-times-more-for-same-service/

https://redd.it/t27sfe
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Bitwarden or Yubico Authenticator as 2FA?

Hey there, I wanted to ask if using Bitwarden or Yubico Authenticator as a 2FA app would be a good idea.

People already know Bitwarden, and I wanted to know what people think about using it as a 2FA app, since it actually has that feature.

There's also Yubico Authenticator, which is only accessible by using a Yubikey. Problem with that is that it's closed source.

Another alternative is that you could use Bitwarden in a combination with a Yubikey as 2FA, and store Bitwarden's 2FA code in something like Aegis or Ravio (or maybe even print the QR code or something). What do you guys think?

https://redd.it/szh9ak
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How we can easily help russian activist to access TOR securely (Snowflake-Addon)

german Version on my profile, we have no good Subreddits to legally post this, so its a bit useless

## Censorship
Evaluating Protonmails "***Digital Freedom Index***", as well as this estimation on Statista, Russia has very bad digital freedom and rights.

Political Activists around the world, but especially in Russia at the moment, will use TOR, so get uncensored news and connect to "unwanted sites" securely. TOR is an important tool.

Without talking too much about the technical aspects of TOR (more Info on their official website), there is one big thing we can do.

## Snowflake and Tor-Proxies

I will leave out all the explanations about TOR, as this is a privacy subreddit.

But the main point is, that TOR is safe, but Governments can see that you connect to TOR-Entry Nodes, which can endanger people that live under such regiments.

Snowflake is a very easy-to-use Proxy, as it uses WebRTC to use your Browser as a TOR-Proxy.

(If you use Firefox with Arkenfox-user.js, you have to setup a new Profile (about:profiles), where WebRTC is enabled. This is not very secure, so maybe use a custom Arkenfox-user.js were just WebRTC is enabled)

You just install the Addon on Firefox or Google Chrome and people can use your Browser as a proxy.

### A rough explanation of how it works
1. The endangered user goes into TOR-Settings and sets "Snowflake" as the Proxy
2. Their TOR-Browser contacts a "Broker"
3. The Broker connects to your browser, sending a request if you are available to be a proxy
4. Your Browser sends a "yes" or "no" to the Broker
5. Over WebRTC the endangered User can now use your Browser as a Snowflake Proxy

Without endangering you you can contribute to the TOR-Network. You can toggle the Proxy on and off, and I would recommend using a second profile.

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### some Links

The Snowflake-Addon explained



Snowflake-Addon for Firefox


The Arkenfox-user.js


more technical information about the Snowflake proxy

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Sorry this post is kind of low effort...

I invested quite some time in the german one, I can post a quick explanation of the TOR network in english here too, but not today.

Of course TOR is difficult, as you have no Idea who is using your node or your Snowflake-Proxy. But among the 30 or so people that used mine in the past 2 days, if there was one russian activist, it was worth it.

https://redd.it/t2a83d
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Temporary Containers no longer recommended?

Can it be enabled from about:config page like multi-account container extension?

Why was it removed from the recommendations?

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Temporary Containers Firefox add-on

https://redd.it/t2eiug
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Question about Firefox Android & site isolation

I've heard that FF doesn't have site isolation, but does that matter if one uses permanent private browsing mode (+uBO & HTTPS- everywhere) and does not use FF to login?

Currently using FF as everything browser except login and use bromite (always incognito) as login and fallback browser

https://redd.it/t2f4mz
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How's your experience with arkenfox, really usable?

How often does it break things?is it suitable for day to day stuff (PayPal, banking, shopping, gsuite, MS 365)?

Or do you just use it for personal browsing only?

I would love to hear your experience.

https://redd.it/t2gvtb
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How's your experience with arkenfox, really usable?

How often does it break things?is it suitable for day to day stuff (PayPal, banking, shopping, gsuite, MS 365)?

Or do you just use it for personal browsing only?

I would love to hear your experience.

https://redd.it/t2gvtb
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How's your experience with arkenfox, really usable?

How often does it break things?is it suitable for day to day stuff (PayPal, banking, shopping, gsuite, MS 365)?

Or do you just use it for personal browsing only?

I would love to hear your experience.

https://redd.it/t2gvtb
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How safe is SSD encryption data recovery wise?

Recently I've got a new laptop from my company. I'm required to return the old one when I decide to quit, but before that, I can use it as my own if I want to. "Old" one is quite good tho, way better than my own, so I installed both Linux and Win on it for dual boot. Both OSes are partition encrypted, Linux with LUKS and Win with Veracrypt.

My question is, how safe is my data on it regarding recovery? The company is quite big one, so I know they are sending the old equipment out of the country, probably for refurbishment, and I wouldn't want someone to be able to recover my data. I'm aware that the best answer is "don't use it at all", but my current budget is a bit slim and I'm from a country which generally has a bit pricey hardware, unfortunately.

https://redd.it/t2sezm
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Question about Firefox Android & site isolation

I've heard that FF doesn't have site isolation, but does that matter if one uses permanent private browsing mode (+uBO & HTTPS- everywhere) and does not use FF to login?

Currently using FF as everything browser except login and use bromite (always incognito) as login and fallback browser

https://redd.it/t2f4mz
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Is there any Android App for removing document and video metadata?

Is there any Android App for removing document and video metadata? I use scrambled EXIF for removing photo metadata.

https://redd.it/t2ur1c
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Question about Firefox Android & site isolation

I've heard that FF doesn't have site isolation, but does that matter if one uses permanent private browsing mode (+uBO & HTTPS- everywhere) and does not use FF to login?

Currently using FF as everything browser except login and use bromite (always incognito) as login and fallback browser

https://redd.it/t2f4mz
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Some problems with Arkenfox user.js

Now I am using Arkenfox 97.0 and ff 97.0 accordingly. When I watch movie sites they just don't work, the video doesn't load, or the player doesn't appear, or an error appears, or an endless loading screen, what can I do?

https://redd.it/t2mgcd
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Which is better when creating a G account: gmail or an alternate email?

What are pros and cons at aspect of account's security and privacy if create a G account with an alternate email address?

Which do you think better, create a G account with gmail or an alternate email address?

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I am going to create new G account just for using Google Play to run some proprietary Apps. I won't use gmail and so I consider to create the account with an alternate secure email address like ProtonMail.

https://redd.it/t2hu76
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Shit this flare

How do I email someone and stay anonymous

https://redd.it/t2h8ix
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Network level privacy – history, information, and action - Opt-Out

# Network level privacy – history, information, and action - Opt-Out

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One area I haven’t found on Privacy Guides is network level privacy. By this I mean what most of us use to connect to the internet - landline ISP and mobile ISP. You can’t really enjoy the web without an ISP - unless you like hanging around the library (which I do), wardriving, or somehow feel comfortable doing personal stuff on your employers network.

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Privacy Guides mentions a VPN can provide, “additional privacy from your ISP” and of course there is TOR/Orbot for device level privacy. On landline, unless router level VPN is used devices like IOT or smart home are leaking a stream of information directly tied to our ISP account.

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# Why would we want “additional privacy” from our ISP?

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Thanks to Ajit Pai ISPs have broad latitude to collect and sell data on everything going through their pipes.

This Wired story does a good job describing the situation and the history behind it.

A recent report by The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that the six largest ISPs “collect and monetize far more user data than you’d think”.

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# Is it possible to achieve privacy more directly, at a deeper layer, from our ISPs before even considering VPN/TOR? I think so! BUT it isn’t necessarily easy and it isn’t really a technology based solution…

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This post introduces how to opt-out of your ISP's data collection.

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Implied in the above post is that opting-out of data collection is kind of a patchwork mess! ISPs often make statements like, “We value your privacy and take it seriously” on their homepage or FAQ. This sounds comforting, but is often really just PR lip service. To find out what they really do with your private information you need to dig deeper and look at their Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions (Sometimes called Terms of Service, etc). You’ll find these at the very bottom of their website in small print (the website’s footer so it should appear on every page of the site).

Privacy Policies are not required everywhere in the US, but in practice everyone has one. Terms and Conditions are required as this is the legal, enforceable agreement we enter into use the ISP service.

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EU has strong privacy protections in GDPR. I'm sharing my experience, so it's US specific. If you’re in the EU what is your workflow/experience? If you’re outside EU, US – please share your country/location’s privacy safeguards and consider encouraging your representatives to become more privacy aware!

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In US, California has the strongest privacy protecting regulations in the US in CalOPPA, CCPA, and the still being implemented CPRA. These regulations technically only provide privacy guarantees to California residents. There are considerations if a business is required to comply with CCPA, e.g. small business and non-profits have less/no obligation in an effort to make the regulations less onerous. However! due California’s large population,