Firefox added ad tracking and has already turned it on without asking you ( mastodon.social )
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On Telegram, can you disable requiring QR codes or a phone at all for the web app?
I want to use Telegram on the web without needing to have a desktop or mobile app installed. I only rarely use Telegram.
Should You Remove The SIM In Your Car? ( www.youtube.com )
Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (Update) ( www.androidauthority.com )
Signal under fire for storing encryption keys in plaintext ( stackdiary.com )
Authy got hacked, and 33 million user phone numbers were stolen ( appleinsider.com )
Police allege ‘evil twin’ in-flight Wi-Fi used to steal info ( www.theregister.com )
As mind-reading technology improves, Colorado passes first-in-nation law to protect privacy of our thoughts ( www.cbsnews.com )
Privacy@Lemmy.world: Are there any privacy issues with keeping camera or mic access on for iOS apps?
iOS is very good about sandboxing and only letting apps run things while the app is open and focused on. It shows green and orange dots when the camera or mic is being used, and none of my use them without saying so and they only do so when they actually need them. If that is the case, are there any potential privacy issues with...
Privacy@Lemmy.world: What are the best ways to minimize fingerprinting on Firefox?
I did the tests on fingerprint.com/demo/ and https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/ and they both said I have a unique fingerprint, even when I enabled privacy.resistFingerprinting to True.
What all are the criteria that are checked/verified during a background check of potential employees? Do verifying agencies/HR review social media forum accounts like Reddit, Saidit, Lemmy etc?
What exactly are the criteria that are commonly checked/verified during a background check of potential employees? Do verifying agencies/HR review social media forum accounts that applicants have on Reddit, Saidit, Lemmy etc?
Windows 11 is now automatically enabling OneDrive folder backup without asking permission ( www.neowin.net )
Warning: New Adware Campaign Targets Meta Quest App Seekers ( thehackernews.com )
Microsoft is testing new features in Windows Recall: Screenray and Topics - gHacks Tech News ( www.ghacks.net )
[USA] Appeals court rules that cops can physically make you unlock your phone ( reason.com )
Sonos draws more customer anger — this time for its privacy policy ( www.theverge.com )
Securing a Personal Android Phone ( www.devilreef.net )
