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Researchers Discover 14,000 #Routers Wrangled Into Never-Before-Seen #Botnet

Researchers say they have uncovered a takedown-resistant botnet of 14,000 routers and other network devices -- primarily made by #Asus -- that have been conscripted into a proxy network that #anonymously carries traffic used for #cybercrime. The #malware -- dubbed #KadNap -- takes hold by #exploiting #vulnerabilities that have gone #unpatched by their owners
#privacy #security #exploit

https://it.slashdot.org/story/26/03/11/2140227/researchers-discover-14000-routers-wrangled-into-never-before-seen-botnet?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

Researchers Discover 14,000 Routers Wrangled Into Never-Before-Seen Botnet - Slashdot

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Researchers say they have uncovered a takedown-resistant botnet of 14,000 routers and other network devices -- primarily made by Asus -- that have been conscripted into a proxy network that anonymously carries traffic used for cybercrime. The ma...

PrivacyDigest Jan 14

#Instagram user fights #DHS for the right to post #ICE sightings #anonymously
#privacy #anonymous

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/instagram-user-fights-dhs-for-the-right-to-post-ice-sightings-anonymously/

Lawsuit: DHS wants “unlimited subpoena authority” to unmask ICE critics

DHS is weirdly using import/export rules to expand its authority to identify online critics.

Ars Technica

windowsCult Dec 21

Windows 11 privacy settings control data sharing with Microsoft, app permissions (location, camera, mic), and diagnostic data collection. You can read more https://windowspost.com/windows-features-that-harm-your-privacy/
#privacy #anonymously #windows #Windows11

windowsCult Dec 20

With the right tools and habits, you can dramatically reduce how much of your data is exposed and browse the internet far more anonymously. https://windows101tricks.com/stay-anonymous-on-internet/
#Internet #Online #anonymously #privacy #Tech #Technology

Ecologia Digital Sep 3, 2025

“In order for people to verify their ages using the kinds of processes currently required or recognized by state laws, people have to #identify themselves. That means we can’t browse online #anonymously;we risk creating a record of what we’re looking at—whether it’s researching particular political views or watching specific kinds of pornography…The gov imposing its views about what content is dangerous/harmful is exactly what the 1st Amendment exists to guard against.”
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/age-verification-legislation-united-states-online-safety-1235419895/

‘Anonymity Online Is Going to Die’: What Age-Verification Laws Could Look Like in the U.S.

As controversy around the U.K.’s Online Safety Act continues, experts warn about similar legislation thriving in the U.S.

Rolling Stone

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>LEAKLIV:/ Alternative Media Jul 8, 2025

• Another #Arab official, speaking #anonymously, said US-aligned Arab states are aware of Tehran’s efforts to “back up and reinforce” its air defences and that the White House had been informed of Iran’s progress.

• The number of missile batteries received has not been disclosed, but Iran is reportedly paying for the systems with oil shipments.

Source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-receives-chinese-surface-air-missile-batteries-after-israel-ceasefire-say-sources

>LEAKLIV:/

Iran receives Chinese surface-to-air missile batteries after Israel ceasefire deal

The Islamic Republic is trading oil for Chinese air defence missiles as it looks to rebuild capabilities destroyed by Israel, sources say

Middle East Eye

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Paolo Redaelli Jan 27, 2025

@jwildeboer
So we shall mirror it #anonymously and over a #VPN plus tunneling into #tor then #i2p then IP over Avian Carriers… 😅😜
Jokes apart how big is it?
And even more seriously, isn't it "a little #biased" at least on the #political issues?

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TOV Dec 17, 2024

When I need help resolving technical issues, I prefer using IRC. I like how you can quickly connect anonymously and usually get an response to your question quickly.

#Linux #konversation #IRC #anonymously

Value Your Privacy Oct 10, 2024

"Your #privacy is your power: protect your voice, live #anonymously."

@MoneroTalk @cakewallet

Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬Sep 18, 2024

Is #Tor still safe to use?
One thing is clear: Tor users can continue to use #TorBrowser to access the web securely and #anonymously. And the #TorNetwork is healthy. It is important to note that for the great majority of users worldwide that need to protect their #privacy while browsing the #Internet, Tor is still the best solution for them. - #TorProject
https://blog.torproject.org/tor-is-still-safe/

Is Tor still safe to use? | Tor Project

This blog post is a response to an investigative news report about a large-scale law-enforcement attack that managed to de-anonymize a user of an old version of the long-retired app Ricochet. This blog post aims to provide insight into what we know so far. Nothing that the Tor Project has learned about this incident suggests that Tor Browser was attacked or exploited. Tor users can continue to use Tor Browser to access the web securely and anonymously.