How do you protect yourself online?

DivestOS (divestos.org) is an interesting looking replacement for GrapheneOS for non-Pixel devices. DivestOS applies as much of the GrapheneOS patches as it can to abunch of devices from Lineage. But the Murena phone is not currently supported :frowning:

In related news, I was using OPNSense on a 4-port Protectli (protectli.com) box for my in-home router, but am switching that back to a bare-bones OpenBSD setup. I’m a tech-control freak (strong GUIs make weak minds).

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I have actually used this on my testing phone (Pixel 4a) and it works well. If I’m honest I haven’t dug into it too much, the device is currently only used to have a way of checking things on Android/another AOSP operating system and was purchased at a sizeable discount due to its broken SIM slot. As you say, there are a lot of non-Pixel supported devices: Devices - DivestOS Mobile

ProPublica published some basic tips for protecting yourself online. The complete story has additional details like how to check your privacy settings on iOS and Android.

Note: In the United States, you will likely also need to unfreeze your credit reports if you are applying for a job.

  • Stop reusing passwords
  • Delete unused accounts
  • Add an additional layer of security (MFA)
  • Manage your apps’ privacy settings
  • Think before you click
  • Keep your software up to date
  • Limit what you’re sharing online
  • Secure your SIM
  • Freeze your credit reports
  • Back up your data
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Naomi Brockwell

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Dig Deeper

GitHub - arkenfox/user.js: Firefox privacy, security and anti-tracking: a comprehensive user.js template for configuration and hardening

GitHub - HorlogeSkynet/thunderbird-user.js: Thunderbird privacy, security and anti-fingerprinting: a comprehensive user.js template for configuration and hardening

GitHub - Lissy93/awesome-privacy: :unicorn: A curated list of privacy & security-focused software and services

GitHub - Lissy93/personal-security-checklist: :lock: A compiled checklist of 300+ tips for protecting digital security and privacy in 2023

Opt out of global data surveillance programs like PRISM, XKeyscore, and Tempora - PRISM Break - PRISM Break

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Libre Silicon

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Beautiful, Secure, Privacy-Respecting Devices - Purism

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Libreboot - Libreboot project

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Would not recommend Dig Deeper. The author is a conspiracy theorist, not an expert.

RYF hardware with Libreboot and the Linux-Libre kernel will hurt your security, as this involves disabling microcode security updates (!!). microcode is a proprietary black box whether or not you update it. I’ve written about why FOSS != Secure before. Secure and insecure FOSS exists; Libreboot and the Linux-Libre kernel fall into the latter category.

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that term carries with it negative connotations that were attached to it by the CIA, despite the fact that conspiracies happen every day, and it gets bandied around constantly in an attempt to discredit creditable people

granted, the author of Dig Deeper may not have all his ducks in a row, but to simply discredit all of his work by applying the ā€œconspiracy theoristā€ label is rather disingenuous in my respectful opinion

regarding ā€œexpertsā€, none should be blindly trusted

that said, i’m a bit familiar with your work and do regard you as very knoweledgable

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