Hackers stole ‘significant’ amount of data from tech firm relied on by thousands of US hospitals and pharmacies

https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/hackers-stole-significant-amount-of-data-from-tech-firm-relied-on-by-thousands-of-us-hospitals-and-pharmacies/

#Craneware #DataBreach #privacy #cybersecurity #healthcare #hospital #pharmacy

Kudu is a free, open-source system cleaner and privacy tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

It removes temporary files, browser caches, leftover app data, and includes disk analysis, startup management, secure file deletion, malware scanning, and privacy controls, all without ads or telemetry.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=kudu

#OpenSource #Privacy #SystemCleaner #Windows #Linux #macOS #FOSS

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Screenshot of the Kudu tool page showing the orange Kudu logo above the title "Kudu." The description reads: "Free, open-source system cleaner & security scanner for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Reclaim disk space. Remove malware. Take back your privacy. All in one app." Badges indicate approximately 1.1k GitHub stars, version 1.45.0, 1.3 million downloads, MIT license, support for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and a failing build status.

MIT researchers have cut the cost of quantum codebreaking, fixing a memory problem that kept it impractical for decades. Google responded by moving its post-quantum deadline up to 2029. That’s 33 months.

This matters now, not in 2029. Encrypted traffic captured today can be stored and decrypted the moment the hardware exists. Harvest now, decrypt later.

Zerion has shipped post-quantum encryption on every single message, not just at the handshake, since 2.0.

zerion.chat

#privacy #postquantum

Reminder of how dire our digital privacy situation has become...

TikTok can spy on you even if you don’t have an account.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260210-tiktok-is-tracking-you-even-if-you-dont-use-the-app-heres-how-to-stop-it

Collecting personal data just to resell it should be outlawed in my opinion.

But combine this with data brokers, ChatControl’s recent vote, and the global push for age verification through 'trusted private third parties', all while data theft is at an all-time high, and you start wondering if we aren’t attending a clown show with very real consequences.

#Privacy #TikTok #ChatControl #DataBroker #AgeVerification

As France follows Australia in banning social media use for the under-15s the key will be the form & practice of the state-approved age-verification process mandated from January.

Here, the debate on such a social media ban (supported by Keir Starmer) has been the age-verification process' invasion of privacy & its data requirement(s).

The Q. is: can France find a way to meet such objections, or merely ride roughshod over them?

#SocialMedia #politics #privacy
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq56l9p4y93o

Home solar panel monitoring systems collect real-time energy generation and consumption data transmitted to manufacturer clouds and shared with utility partners.

#privacy #smarthome #IoT #indigoprivacy

https://infosec.exchange/users/briankrebs/statuses/116960969908967244

#tv #privacy #security

Reversing course, Flock Safety—the surveillance technology vendor most known for its extensive network of automated license plate readers—has announced that it will end a pilot for its acoustic gunshot detection devices to identify signs of “human distress.” In October 2025, EFF warned the public that Flock was rolling out a new feature called “Distress Detection” that would be deployed through their […]

I don't have much to hide.
I do have a heck of a lot to protect.

#Privacy #Cryptography #Encryption #NoBackdoors #NoEuChatControl

Some people in #Europe try to get away from #WhatsApp but fail short then just moving to #Signal, it runs on #Amazon servers and fuels millions of dollars into them every year

if you really want digital independence you need something that is decentralized and you can host yourself, something that can't be taken away form you

ideally something that doesn't require phone numbers

#European #digitalindependence #decentralization #privacy #ArcaneChat #family

I am very tired of all the tech companies embracing dystopian surveillance, overhyped AI, authoritarianism and fascism.

Which tech company do you know that hasn't?

Edit: Please keep the focus in replies on reporting on positive solutions and organizations for others to discover.
And if you wish to debate with each other, then please remove my handle from it (because this creates a lot of notifications in my phone 🫣), thanks! 🙏

#Tech #DigitalRights #HumanRights #NoAI #Privacy #Surveillance #Fascism

#HuggingFace confirms breach affected internal datasets and credentials, urges users to take action

https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/20/hugging-face-confirms-breach-affected-internal-datasets-and-credentials-urges-users-to-take-action/

#DataBreach #AI #cybersecurity #privacy

On #Flock License Plate Tracking Cameras

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/07/on-flock-license-plate-tracking-cameras.html

#ALPR #privacy #surveillance #police

#Reminder Privacy groups and major privacy tech firms urged UK ministers to “hands off” VPNs, warning that age-gating could weaken security while barely stopping teens from dodging social media bans. Mozilla, Proton, Tor and others back an open letter. 🔒📡 #VPN #Privacy #OnlineSafety https://www.theregister.com/networks/2026/07/14/hands-off-our-vpns-privacy-groups-tell-uk-ministers/5271070

'#GrokBuild' Coding Tool Open Sourced This Week, Promises to Respect Zero Data Retention

https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/07/19/034258/grok-build-coding-tool-open-sourced-this-week-promises-to-respect-zero-data-retention

#AI #Grok #privacy #cybersecurity

#UK's #Burnham drops #DigitalID scheme to prioritise cost of living, say allies

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/next-uk-prime-minister-andy-burnham-drops-digital-id-scheme-2026-07-18/

#privacy #politics

#Malaysia: The #CybercrimesBill 2026 is a threat to freedom of expression and the right to #privacy

https://sinarproject.org/projects/safeguarding-our-information-ecosystem/malaysia-the-cybercrimes-bill-2026-is-a-threat-to-freedom-of-expression-and-the-right-to-privacy

#politics

Federal employees can download #TikTok on their work phones again

https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/18/federal-employees-can-download-tiktok-on-their-work-phones-again/

#cybersecurity #privacy

What a surprise that the people who talk up surveillance, don't like to be Surveilled themselves!

and literally casting people who want privacy as criminals, shows that fascism is fully fledged in America

Investigating Flock: America's Mass Surveillance Company

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3MQLlMbS-Y

#Privacy #MassSurveillance #Flock #Fascism #US #BennJordan #TommyG

If we want to keep a civilized society with democracy and human rights, we must all work much harder to denormalize the surveillance that has been banalized and implemented everywhere around us.

#Privacy #Democracy #NormalizedSurveillance

Protect Your #Privacy with California's #DROP Tool

Are you a #California resident? Then we've got exciting news for you: there's a tool just for you that lets you take a single, relatively easy step to protect your privacy.

It's called a DROP request. (That's Delete Request and Opt-out Platform, if you're fancy). This one bit of paperwork lets you tell every data broker registered in the state of California that you'd like them to delete your information from their databases and request they stop selling and sharing your information.
#databrokers

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/07/what-you-need-know-about-californias-drop-tool

UniClipboard is an open-source clipboard sync tool for securely sharing text, images, and files across your devices.

It uses end-to-end encryption, works on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and doesn't require a cloud account.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=uniclipboard

#OpenSource #Privacy #Productivity #Clipboard #Windows #Linux #macOS #Android #iOS

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Screenshot of the UniClipboard project page in dark mode. The page lists support for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android (LAN), and iOS (LAN), along with badges for the AGPL-3.0 license, version 0.20.0-alpha.2, and 68% code coverage. The description explains that UniClipboard is a privacy-first, cross-device clipboard synchronization tool that securely syncs text, images, and files using end-to-end encryption, ensuring only the user's devices can decrypt the data. A preview image at the bottom shows the application's dark-themed interface with a searchable clipboard history, file previews, categories, and synchronization features.

"The US’s excessive demands for travellers’ profiling and surveillance in order to stay in its Visa Waiver Programme are nothing less than blackmail. The EU accepting the terms of this power struggle is extremely worrying for the rights of Europeans and any third country nationals registered in European databases.

The scheme implies systematic transfers of biometric data and other highly sensitive and subjective “indications of risk” based on European national databases to the US government, which has shown a blatant disregard for basic human rights in its harsh and inhumane treatment of migrants and visitors. In that regard, the draft text does nothing to protect from discrimination based on political opinions, which is worrying because the US is already cracking down political dissent, including its unlawful practice of screening travellers’ social media profiles. The sharing of individual risk assessments to supposedly protect “public security and public order” under the EBSP could further target opposition to the Trump administration, support to transgender people’s rights or protests against the genocide in Gaza expressed (publicly) on social media, with potentially significant impacts, including detention at the borders.

Furthermore it is very difficult to know the terms of the negotiations as the talks are shrouded in secrecy. However, in May 2026, EDRi member Statewatch leaked a “revised version” of the draft Framework Agreement, revealing the direction the future deal has taken."

https://edri.org/our-work/the-eu-is-about-to-sell-our-most-sensitive-data-to-the-us-for-visa-free-travel/

#EU #USA #Surveillance #Biometrics #Privacy #DataProtection

Firefox 153 is now available with new privacy, productivity, and media improvements.

Highlights:

• Extensions now require explicit permission to access local files.

• HDR video playback support on Windows.

• Built-in PDF merging and editing.

• One-click QR code sharing.

• Experimental JPEG XL image support.

Read more: https://digitalescapetools.com/2026/07/firefox-153-hdr-video-pdf-merging-qr-sharing.html

#Firefox #Mozilla #Privacy #OpenSource #WebBrowser

'Grok Build' #Coding Tool Open Sourced This Week, Promises to Respect Zero Data Retention
> and what is a promise from #ElonMusk to protect privacy worth ?

#security #privacy #grok #ai

https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/07/19/034258/grok-build-coding-tool-open-sourced-this-week-promises-to-respect-zero-data-retention?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

Australia Considers Targeting VPNs Following Age Verification Failure

With the failure of age verification in Australia, the eSafety regulator is eyeing VPNs as a new target.

https://www.freezenet.ca/australia-considers-targeting-vpns-following-age-verification-failure/

#Censorship #News #Privacy #Security #AgeVerification #Australia #eSafety #VPN

La dettatura vocale arriva su Linux con un progetto open source che punta tutto su privacy, velocità e semplicità d'uso. Scopri come funziona Vocalinux e perché potrebbe diventare uno strumento indispensabile. #Linux #OpenSource #VoiceTyping #Privacy #Wayland #Whisper

https://www.linuxeasy.org/vocalinux-porta-la-dettatura-vocale-offline-su-linux-con-privacy-e-prestazioni-elevate/

#KapeTechnologies plc (ex‑Crossrider) is a UK‑Israeli firm tied to Teddy Sagi, with #VPN and cybersecurity brands like #Webselenese #IntegoAntivirus #ExpressVPN, #CyberGhost, and #PIA. Critics link its roots to Israel’s Unit 8200 and surveillance pipelines—so some call for a #Boycott. 🌍🛡️🛰️ https://irbak-action.com/company/453ca578-d616-45de-8971-d16bca765818 #Privacy #Cybersecurity #Boycott

🕵️‍♀️ Mozilla’s latest privacy study on 6 period-tracking apps found big differences in data collection and tracking. Euki led with a perfect 10/10 (local-only health data, no account). Stardust ranked last (extensive third-party sharing). #Privacy #DigitalHealth https://cyberinsider.com/mozilla-study-ranks-euki-as-the-most-private-period-tracker/

Your #data. But their database? There are no meaningful #privacy rules for political parties in 🇨🇦! They can collect detailed information about you without the basic privacy protections you deserve!

💥 Check the NEW voter privacy action for MPs and take action:
https://openmedia.org/voter-privacy-2026-mtd

#cdnpoli

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We cover privacy in plain language. No jargon, no scare tactics, just what's actually happening and what you can do.

#privacy #indigoprivacy

🔒 EFF reports Apple is the only major wearable vendor with end-to-end encryption for health data in its Health app. Others mainly encrypt in transit/at rest, leaving data accessible to providers. Transparency reports are uncommon. 🍎🩺 Read: https://cyberinsider.com/eff-apple-the-only-major-wearable-vendor-offering-e2ee-for-health-data/ #Privacy #E2EE #Wearables

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#SearchEngine #Privacy #SearX

https://thewhale.cc/posts/searx

Searx is a metasearch engine, aggregating the results of other search engines while not storing information about its users.

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Searx is a metasearch engine, aggregating the results of other search engines while not storing information about its users.

If you don't want unknown entities spying on your emails, setting up email encryption is a great way to protect your #privacy and use your #UserFredom: u.fsf.org/1bq #surveillance #FSF #FreeSoftware #GNU

New Jersey's legislature passed the Fair Price Protection Act, the first state ban on grocery "surveillance pricing" - using AI and your data to charge different shoppers different prices for the same item. It also freezes new electronic shelf labels for a year. California's AB 2564 would ban the practice statewide.

#surveillancepricing #NewJersey #California #privacy #indigoprivacy

A new toolkit for attorneys in Massachusetts targets the technologies police use—and conceal—to build criminal cases, from facial recognition to AI-written police reports.

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The ACLU Is Arming Lawyers to Expose State Surveillance Secrets

Morphe is a free and open-source Android app for patching YouTube, YouTube Music, and Reddit without root.

Built on the foundation of ReVanced Manager, it adds a redesigned interface, a one-tap Simple Mode, an Advanced Mode with 100+ patch options, and more customization for power users.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=morphe

#Android #OpenSource #YouTube #YouTubeMusic #ReVanced #Privacy #FOSS

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Screenshot of the Morphe project page in dark mode. A large Morphe logo appears at the top, followed by buttons linking to the website, GitHub documentation, Reddit community, and translation project. Below, a description explains that Morphe is an Android app for patching YouTube, YouTube Music, and Reddit without root, removing ads and giving users more control over their experience.

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀:

#Privacy #Security #Data #PrivacyTools

https://thewhale.cc/posts/privacytools

You are being watched. Private and state-sponsored organizations are monitoring and recording your online activities. privacytools.io provides knowledge and tools to protect your privacy against global mass surveillance.

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You are being watched. Private and state-sponsored organizations are monitoring and recording your online activities. privacytools.io provides knowledge and tools to protect your privacy against global mass surveillance.

new in-chat mini game available for free to ArcaneChat supporters:

Name: Go
Description: Play the classic game of Go for 2 players
(and many observers possible) inside ArcaneChat.

Get it at: https://ko-fi.com/s/cd2489d0e7

Get that and more at https://ko-fi.com/adbenitez/shop

#ArcaneChat #game #boardgames #decentralization #privacy #encryption #openSource #europe #european #gogame #go #webxdc

Gopeed is a modern open-source download manager built with Go and Flutter.

It supports HTTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, and ED2K downloads, runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS, and includes browser extensions to capture downloads.

If you're looking for a privacy-friendly alternative to IDM or Free Download Manager, Gopeed is worth checking out.

More details: https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=gopeed

#OpenSource #DownloadManager #Privacy #Go #Flutter #Linux #Android #iOS #Windows #macOS

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Screenshot of the Gopeed project page in dark mode. A banner at the top displays the Gopeed logo. Below it are project badges showing passing tests, version 1.9.3, over 2.2 million downloads, code coverage, donation links, and community links including Discord and WeChat. A highlighted badge notes Gopeed was the "#1 Repository of the Day" on GitHub Trending. The description explains that Gopeed is a high-speed, open-source download manager built with Go and Flutter, supporting HTTP, BitTorrent, Magnet, and ED2K downloads across multiple platforms, with an extensible architecture for adding new features.

Which of these privacy options have you used in the last 30 days?

#EvanPoll #poll #privacy #Fediverse

La privacy delle email torna protagonista con Aster Mail, un servizio open source che protegge messaggi, oggetti e allegati con crittografia avanzata. #Privacy #OpenSource #Linux #CyberSecurity #Email
https://www.linuxeasy.org/aster-mail-porta-la-posta-elettronica-privata-con-crittografia-end-to-end-e-tecnologia-post-quantum/

Briar just went into maintenance mode, and their update named the problems they couldn’t get past. Some of them we’ve already shipped: account backup, attachments, reliable contact adding, channels.

For 3.0 we’re going further, replacing the inherited Briar/Bramble layers with our own protocol stack. Transport, wire format, sync, message model, all ours. Bramble stays the origin, but stops being the foundation.

triple ratchet PQ

zerion.chat

#privacy #tor #foss

We have launched our DNS privacy service early this year (and forgot to make a Mastodon post).

This free service is built with a focus on privacy, transparency and reducing reliance on centralized corporate infrastructure. It supports DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH), DNS-over-TLS (DoT) and legacy DNS.

Feel free to give it a try. Details are listed on: https://nothingtohide.nl/dns/.

#dns #dnsprivacy #uncensored #privacy #nothingtohide

MAKE THE SWITCH TO PRIVACY

Gmail → Tuta Mail

Google Docs → CryptPad (PS: Get 25% off CryptPad! 🥳 Use this code, PRIVACY25 when signing up for a paid CryptPad account)

WhatsApp → Signal

Chrome → Tor Browser

Instagram → Monnett Social 

Drop your suggestions - because together we can spread #privacy! ♥️

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List of big tech apps with better alternatives. Gmail with Tuta Mail, Google Docs with CryptPad, WhatsApp with Signal, Chrome with Tor Browser, Instagram with Monnett Social.

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LG TVs and monitors said to surveil users and install bloatware without asking

https://www.notebookcheck.net/LG-TVs-and-monitors-said-to-surveil-users-and-install-bloatware-without-asking.1345261.0.html

> Anyone who owns an LG smart TV must inform all guests and family members that they are being monitored – this is required by LG’s current terms of use. Meanwhile, LG monitors install potential malware and surveillance software on a connected Windows computer.

#technology #IoT #privacy #infosec