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Orbot
Does Orbot have its own DNS resolver like ProtonVPN ou Mullvad ? If not, should I use RethinkDNS?
https://redd.it/11uyn46
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Privacy for internet browsing at boarding school
Not sure if this is the right Reddit for this but here we go.
Recently my school has upgraded their anti-vpn protocols and what I used to use doesn’t work anymore. I wouldn’t really have an issue with this if it weren’t for the fact that that they made us sign something pertaining to use/collection of pupils internet data and browsing. I know it is my school and that that they probably wouldn’t do much with it but I really just don’t like it. Also the IT staff they hired aren’t the nicest and I know that since they overcharged for repairs or replacements and also since it’s a boarding school I’m there 24/7 everyday except in holidays.
I’m at a loss at what to do here and I’m wondering what I should do since I don’t get much data either?
One thing I have considered is getting another VPN but, I don’t get much pocket money and I feel like it might be a waste as they have done a good job (for once in my opinion) at securing the internet and I’m not sure if another vpn will work.
Some of the ones that don’t from me and other students:
Vypr, HotspotShield, Express, Nord, Most free ones that I tried
Ones I heard that work:
PIA on multi hop only
Other information:
They use FortiGuard along with a cer file and a login page to get Wi-Fi . If it helps I can provide the cer file
P.s. If this isn’t the right Reddit can someone direct me to it
Edit 1: Will try suggestions after chapel
Edit 2: Tor and Proton don’t work (Proton on windows doesn’t have stealth yet)
Edit 3:RiseupVPN doesn't connect or work since it wont open up while im on the schools network. I will try Cloudflare's Warp VPN -> self-hosting at school -> I might try mullvad. To the user who is suggesting Wireguard server at home I can't do that till the summer since I have my GCSE exams after easter.
Edit 4: Cloudflare Warp doesn't work either. Would it help if I upload the wifi cert?
https://redd.it/11v0q3n
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eMMC
I know that SSD and HDD can be encrypted but can eMMC be encrypted with LUKS?
https://redd.it/11w21ti
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Why is Google sharing data between my containers and browser profiles?
I changed my VPN location a few weeks ago while using google causing google to change my region and language. I was running Firefox w/ Arkenfox without multi containers. I was only connected to a different country for less than 5 minutes after which I changed my VPN location back to normal and manually changed back my region on google. Then a few weeks after that I installed Multi-containers and created containers for google and YouTube and created a brand new account in the YouTube container.
Everything was fine until I opened a link in my browser history from when I changed my VPN location. It opened in one of the containers and changed the region yet again. However, it also changed the region in my other containers, as well as my other browser profiles to the same region.
I was under the impression that containers and profiles were completely separate. I didn’t have containers installed or any other browser profile open when I changed my VPN location and I haven’t changed it to any other region since that day. It even changed the region on a browser profile that I never use.
https://redd.it/11vqqqt
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How to prevent telegram from collecting any information from my VM?
Currently am trying to use telegram anonymously right now, I am going to buy a VOIP number with monero, all my VM traffic is being routed through the tor network, so telegram figuring out who I am is no issue, however running telegram on my VM is, I am unsure of what information telegram collects and stores and am worried they will read my files. Anyway to prevent this? I would use the web browser but I am buying a one time VOIP number, and using a web browser (tor) would erase my cookies and make me have to verify the number again to log in.
https://redd.it/11wn0lf
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NBA alerts fans of a data breach exposing personal information
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nba-alerts-fans-of-a-data-breach-exposing-personal-information/
https://redd.it/11wjwfg
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Alternative to LibreJS for Chromium?
I like the idea behind LibreJS but sadly it's firefox-only. I use Chromium and I don't want to ditch it. Do you know any alternatives?
https://redd.it/11xhk7w
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Work related biometric privacy concern
At my work we have switched over to a new payroll system, and it involves clocking in and out using a face and fingerprint scanner. I sent an email to HR with my concern for the new system as I don't feel comfortable with my workplace having my biometrics on hand, and they sent me this pdf to answer my questions and reassure me that I should have no concern.
https://docdro.id/SVRIo1F
Should I go ahead with the system and trust the claims that they don't store any of our data or should I insist on an alternative form of timekeeping?
https://redd.it/11y1n8g
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Multiple DNS
Hi. Just want to ask if using 2 or more DNS is a wise option? Or would it create conflict?
Example would be using nextDNS on my wifi settings and using quad9 or rethinkDNS on my browser?
Thanks
https://redd.it/11ywo3m
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Yubikey x 2FA apps (Bitwarden, 1password, KeePassXC)
Which of these options is safer if I am forced to hand over my datas?
https://redd.it/11z9fxp
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What sites work well without javascript?
I hope this is a good place to ask this question.
Many sites break if you disable javascript. I wonder what websites do you know that don't break and don't lose comfortable user experience. The second condition is important for me. I don't want to lose comfortable user experience because of no javascript. For example, Google works without js and basic functionality is here but it's just more cumbersome to use without js. You have to click more times to do the same thing etc.
https://redd.it/11zcf29
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The Scorched-Earth Tactics of Iran’s Cyber Army
https://www.wired.com/story/iran-cyber-army-protests-disinformation/
https://redd.it/11zxd2v
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Privacy through obfuscation?
In addition to using products, operating systems, and apps that provide good privacy, are there similar that create a fake profile or telemetry? For example, if I wanted to use Google, can I spoof telemetry so Google thinks it's merrily gathering my info, but instead it's getting a faked version? Let all the data miners think they are getting my info...
https://redd.it/1209nks
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Question: Is it better to route all network traffic through something like PiHole or to just run adblocking tools on all of my individual machines?
Is it better to route all network traffic through something like PiHole or to just run adblocking tools on all of my individual machines? What are the pros and cons of either set-up?
Secondarily, if I am running my network traffic through PiHole and/or a VPN, does it make sense to run my phone/laptop traffic through my home network when I'm not home to block ads and make all my traffic appear to be going to the same place?
https://redd.it/11zxw75
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Advice on getting personal data deleted
I found a website called family tree now dot com and it has all my history there - dob / phn number - current and past/ addresses over my lifetime. I was shocked! I emailed them to request deletion. How do they get everything? How are they allowed to post it? The ultimate question is how do I keep data off of sites as well as those that you pay to provide personal details like truth finder?
ETA: I’ve heard of software that may be purchased but can’t recall the names.
https://redd.it/11zz5x5
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If Google Play Services apps are sandboxed, why do people install it on a second user and not the main one?
I just installed grapheneOS. I am trying to understand why I need a second user account. It will be pain in the rear to constantly switch between the users.
If I install Google Play Services on the main profile (instead of a creating a second profile), do I lose the whole point of GrapheneOS?
https://redd.it/11v8bof
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Can I Use YouTube on Brave Without Fingerprinting?
I just downloaded Brave and configured it according to Privacy Guides recommendations. If I now access YouTube, will Google be unable to fingerprint me now?
Sorry if I'm not using the correct words to describe what I'm trying to ask... I'm just trying to make sure that I won't be tracked by Google and that they won't add my YouTube browsing history to the already huge list of data points they have on me!
Edit: I should add that I will not be signing into any Google serviced (Including YouTube) on Brave.
https://redd.it/11vo30a
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copyright and files stored on icedrive?
hello everyone someone who is an icedrive user and can you explain this
"Distribute Content that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, harassing, threatening, unlawful..."
to me i am new to ice drive 1TB I had pcloud but my account was removed for copyright
My question is: Does Ice Drive respect privacy in an unencrypted folder?
I know they scan hashes to find illegal content
but if in pcloud they deleted my account for music they are worse than google.
I just want to store music movies and visual novels +18 but i'm not going to share links or anything
thank you.
https://redd.it/11vwo9i
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Mullvad, Quad9 or NextDNS as DNS server?
I'm using Mullvad as VPN and now i'm trying to find out, which DNS server is the best solution, to be as private as possible.
I know Quad9 is a non-profit organization in switzerland, that doesnt save any IP adress. Mullvad advertise their DNS with adblocking and no logging, but is still a private company. NextDNS has the most options, but i didn't know anything about the company.
What did you think is the best option, for a Mullvad VPN user?
https://redd.it/11w1fc3
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Why we have only option for Cloud storage on PrivacyGuide website?
Protons apps are still getting developed and I think it will take them multiple years before they reach at the maturity level of other options like Mega, Tresoit, Filen, etc.
https://redd.it/11wd0h0
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Bitwarden PINs can be brute-forced
https://ambiso.github.io/bitwarden-pin/
https://redd.it/11wjuwt
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How to uninstall Microsoft Edge and open Windows Search and Cortana to default browser
# Steps on how to uninstall Microsoft Edge and redirect Windows Search and Cortana to default browser:
1. Open Windows Powershell as admin
2. Copy paste the whole code from EdgeRemoval into the powershell window
3. Wait until it says Microsoft Edge Removedand then close Powershell
4. Try it out. Try opening any web result from Windows search
# Optional:
To have links open in other search engines (Google, DuckduckGo) instead of Bing use this extension:
[Foxtana Pro - Redirect Cortana (Firefox Browser Add-ons)](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/foxtana-pro-redirect-cortana)
Chrometana Pro - Redirect Cortana and Bing (Chrome Web Store)
# Extra:
If you want/need to keep Edge installed but still redirect Windows Search and Cortana to your default browser, you can do that too with these:
[OpenWebSearch - Lightweight and Simple](https://github.com/AveYo/fox/blob/main/OpenWebSearch.cmd)
MSEdgeRedirect - Lots of Features and Options
https://redd.it/11xyrz7
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Fingerprinting in firefox
Why doesn't firefox has a random fingerprint (option) like brave? Even with arkenfox, somehow my fingerprint is unique (according to https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/).
I'm just trying to get a more common fingerprint, to prevent tracking even with auto delete cookies etc.. Brave does randomize the fingerprint every time, so sessions can't be connected (although you stand out because you have weird values). Is there maybe a firefox extension which can do this too? I'd rather have a random fingerprint than a unique one.
https://redd.it/11z1ayq
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Too Many DNS Option, What To Choose?
I was searching for a good DNS and i found many options available like:
1. Quad9
2. NextDNS
3. [Control D](https://controld.com/) From the founders of Windscribe *This is the Vpn iam using btw*
4. [WeDNS](https://wevpn.com/wedns) from WeVpn company
So what to choose from all of them?
My threat model in this part is that i want:
* DNS with no filters or basic anti malware/anti tracking as i really don't know if this dns will block something they don't like.
*DNS with IPv6 if available.
*And the most important is DNS with no profiling or logs at any cost.
Thanks and iam waiting for your help.
https://redd.it/11ynwbp
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Mega questions.
Hello, can you help me by answering some questions about privacy. I have already tried mega before I had a pro Lite account. But now I want to use it for my main cloud. I will store my music, (legal)porn, movies and renders. 1.My data is safe here and I mean safe from being deleted? All my content is legal and they are not even piracy, I have paid on the internet for them so it would hurt me to lose them. I just want to ask users who have been using mega for years, If I upload legal and copyrighted content to my private cloud I will not share it with anyone, can't it be a deletion salvation? I understand that people who complain about that is why they have shared or downloaded content like this, but I am not going to share or anything. In other words, I don't care if mega sees my porn, on the contrary that they enjoy it, but I would not like it to be eliminated since it has cost me and I am not sharing it with anyone. I'm only going to use it as a backup for my laptop since I can't save 7TB there I hope you can answer me please. I know that no company is exempt from going bankrupt, but eligi mega doesn't look like it's going to go bankrupt tomorrow.
Thanks in advance
M.
https://redd.it/11zumyt
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As soon as I manually change my MAC adderess, I lose all VPN connection and can't reco.
Operation system: MACOS High Sierra.
The weird thing is, it was working until about 2 weeks ago then after I changed router (NOWTV) it no longer works as it did under Vodfone.
Ive tried clearing the DNS cache & created new connections for both VPN and WIFI.
What is causing this issue?
https://redd.it/11zvbfp
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uBlock Origin is oddly not working well on Mull Browser. How do I change the uBlock Origin lists/settings to better block ads?
So, I've been using Mull for a while now as my main browser. It's really nice, and I appreciate how it's already pre-set with various privacy features without me having to manually do it myself.
So, I've been using BitWarden and uBlock Origin as my only two extensions. BitWarden works perfectly well, but uBlock Origin is oddly... Ineffective at doing it's job.
It's still showing an unusually large number of ads, and a uncomfortably large number of things in general seem to ignore or bypass it. It still kinda-sorta works, though. It's honestly so bad that I feel like people over-exaggerate how good it is.
I know there's a way to add "lists" to uBlock Origin so it performs better, but I am having trouble figuring out exactly how to do it. If I go into the Mull Browser settings there doesn't seem to be a plainly super obvious way to edit the lists that uBlock uses; it only lets me either use it in Privacy Mode or turn it off entirely.
https://redd.it/120nbrr
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Plausible deniability with encrypted OS
There's any method for plausible deniability in a LUKS encrypted linux distro? I know that some old defunct projects like truecrypt had features for that, but I couldn't find anything useful for this specific situation with LUKS, besides this outdated repo.
https://redd.it/12082qr
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Phone Link and Link to Windows app tandem is a major Privacy Concern?
So, I tried this app on my android phone to see what it does and it does a lot.. when a 'lot' it means a lot. This is fine if it was only locally access but thinking it was running through their sever before getting to your pc is just a no brainer when it is not even encrypted. This is like what eufy scandal did. Although this is all just my speculation from this app but given that it has so much access to my phone apart from what's ask to permit like clipboard and whatnot. I am not very strict but just thinking about my clipboard containing my copies from 1pass/bitwarden routed through their server in plain jane is unthinkable. I wont sacrifice my protected accounts from a small convenience. So, what do you guys think about this app combo? Anyone here actually using it? Can you give some insights?
https://redd.it/120nt6r
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Should I use ProtonVPN together with Arkenfox 24/7?
Or should I only use a VPN to torrent and watch geo-restricted content?
My threat model is to keep as private as possible from the big corporations like google and facebook, but I also want to dabble in keeping myself secure on the internet and also be anonymous from my ISP.
https://redd.it/120ht3v
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