The Android Phone: Three OPSEC Levels to Disappear Into the Shadows
#OPSEC #Android #Privacy #Cybersecurity #OperationalSecurity #DeadSwitch #PhoneSecurity #PrivacyTools #AndroidSecurity #Encryption #SecurePhone #PrivacySettings #GhostMode #MobileSecurity #DigitalAnonymity #StealthTech #TechPrivacy #PrivacyMatters #SecureYourTech

http://tomsitcafe.com/2025/04/15/the-android-phone-three-opsec-levels-to-disappear-into-the-shadows/

🎙️ Is AI spying on your devices?
Prof. Alberto Segre (Univ. of Iowa) explains how AI connects with the tech around us—and what that means for privacy. 👀💻

🎧 Full episode wherever you get your podcasts. 🔗https://youtu.be/RqSkKahvlPA

#theinternetiscrack #Podcast #AI #TechPrivacy #SurveillanceTech #EmergingTech #DigitalEducation #knowledgeispower

### Data Privacy Concerns with Pokémon Go: Past, Present, and Future

**Past:**
- **Sensitive Location Data:** Pokémon Go has long collected detailed location data to enhance gameplay and mapping accuracy. This data can reveal personal habits and routines.
- **Initial Privacy Issues:** Early versions of the game had issues with excessive permissions, such as full access to Google accounts, which were later addressed.

**Present:**
- **Scopely Acquisition:** The recent acquisition of Pokémon Go by Scopely, a company linked to the Saudi Royal Investment Fund, has raised new concerns.
- **Data Handling:** The new ownership raises questions about how user data will be managed and whether it will be shared with the Saudi government, known for its surveillance practices.

**Future:**
- **Surveillance Risks:** There is a potential for the Saudi government to use the collected data for surveillance purposes, given its control over powerful surveillance infrastructures.
- **Transparency:** Lack of transparency from Niantic and Scopely about future data handling practices adds to the concerns.
- **User Awareness:** Users are advised to review privacy policies and be cautious about the potential risks associated with their data being handled by a foreign government entity.

#DataPrivacy #PokémonGo #Scopely #SaudiArabia #TechPrivacy

Apparently I'm not the only one annoyed by ads AI-generated content, SEO spam, and intrusive tracking on search engines. I just want to say that in 2025, a well-configured instance of SearXNG is a lifesaver. You can start by experimenting with a public instance like https://searx.bndkt.io/ and later run your own for ultimate customisability and privacy (docs at: https://docs.searxng.org/).

#OpenSource #MetaSearchEngines #SearXNG #AdFree #TechPrivacy #AIOverload #SEOspam #SelfHosting

"We've intelligently decided you need more intelligence!" 🤔

Apple's iOS 18.3 & macOS 15.3 will auto-enable Apple Intelligence features, requiring users to manually opt-out. Because nothing says "smart choices" like removing choice entirely! #AppleAI #TechPrivacy

https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/01/21/2258241/macos-sequoia-153-and-ios-183-enable-apple-intelligence-automatically