soc.octade.net is a Fediverse instance that uses the ActivityPub protocol. In other words, users at this host can communicate with people that use software like Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, etc. all around the world.
This server runs the snac software and there is no automatic sign-up process.
Accelerating innovation at #Bitwarden
https://bitwarden.com/blog/accelerating-innovation-at-bitwarden/
The UK government could announce restrictions on VPNs next month.
This would threaten our privacy and security.
VPNs keep young people safe from harassment. Businesses secure. Journalists, activists and whistleblowers protected.
Here's why we must #ProtectVPNs 🧵
Sign the petition if you agree ⬇️
https://action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-government-protect-vpn-use-uk
#vpn #vpns #cybersecurity #privacy #onlinesafety #onlinesafetyact #ageverification #StopKillingTheInternet #ukpolitics #ukpol
#Firefox #AI #Chatbot feature exposed users to #email theft risk
https://cyberinsider.com/firefox-ai-chatbot-feature-exposed-users-to-email-theft-risk/
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boostedUK device-scanning proposal for nude image detection draws Signal criticism over mandatory on-device inspection and expanded age verification across phones and apps. 📱
Signal warns the plan risks normalizing client-side surveillance and weakening private communication protections under encrypted messaging systems. 🔐
🔗 https://www.techspot.com/news/112712-signal-attacks-uk-plan-scan-devices-nude-images.html
#TechNews #Privacy #Encryption #Signal #UK #OnlineSafety #Surveillance #Cybersecurity #DigitalRights #FOSS #Messaging #DataPrivacy #Security
Brave Origin, minimalist paid build, launches at $59.99 one-time, removing AI, VPN, Wallet, Rewards, while retaining Shields and Chromium patches.🧭
Linux users get Origin free, while other platforms can toggle or strip optional features, reflecting a more modular, privacy controlled browser build.🔧
🔗 https://brave.com/blog/brave-origin/
#TechNews #Brave #BraveOrigin #Privacy #Browser #FOSS #Cybersecurity #OpenSource #Linux #AI #VPN #DataPrivacy #Tech #Security #Chrome #Chromium #Free
What's with the uptick in overly friendly Mastodon accounts that quickly want to pivot to Telegram? They all seem to follow the same script looking for Johns to sell services to.
Needless to say, I politely decline.
If they were legitimate they'd be on OnlyFans or one of its competitors not pinging random accounts here.
This is good fodder for my cyber security and scam awareness presentations, but economically I don't see how we are worth the effort. Has the Fediverse grown that much?
I'd like to understand how these groups are organized and operate from the inside, to get a fuller picture of what's happening here. Are there any YouTube interviews or podcasts that cover this?
A Proton survey of 3,000 people in the UK, France, and Germany found 45% may avoid businesses using US tech for data storage over privacy concerns 🇪🇺
The survey also found 65% believe European businesses should prioritize local technology providers, highlighting interest in digital sovereignty 🔐
🔗 https://proton.me/business/blog/european-digital-independence-survey-2026
#TechNews #Proton #Europe #DigitalSovereignty #Privacy #DataProtection #US #Cybersecurity #Business #OpenSource #Security #Technology #USA #Infrastructure #EU
🚨 First the social media ban, now the UK government wants to restrict VPNs 🚨
VPNs are a vital cybersecurity tool for businesses, politicians, journalists and families to protect data and communications.
Banning or requiring digital ID checks before buying VPNs would increase cybercrime risks and expose IP addresses to predators.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2217934/vpn-ban-table-july-labour
#vpn #socialmediaban #ageverification #ukpolitics #cybersecurity #onlinesafety #ukpol #vpns #ProtectVPNs #privacy #onlinesafetyact
Leak Exposes Members of Peter #Thiel’s Secretive ‘#Dialog’ Society
https://www.wired.com/story/leak-exposes-members-of-peter-thiels-secretive-dialog-society/
‘Dangerous’ #AI Models Are Coming No Matter What
https://www.wired.com/story/dangerous-ai-models-are-coming-no-matter-what/