If you own a new car and cellphone with lots of apps and do little to nothing to preserve your privacy, the amount of data they have about you is mind boggling.
This is why people think their phones are listening to them when the truth is much worse. They have so much data on you and others around you that they can predict what you’re going to think or do.
It’s hard to convey how well they know you. They literally know you better than you know yourself in some cases. If they want you to think about something, you will think about it. Imagine the power that wields. Now think about how it can be used to manipulate the masses. Scary.
If you don’t think this pertains to you, you’re wrong. Obviously some people more than others but it affects everyone.
Protect your privacy as much as possible. Message or reply to me if you’re completely lost and need help, otherwise just do a internet search
-Install an ad / tracker blocker on your phone and computer. Adblock(pro) & ublock origin are generally accepted as good ones last I checked.
-Purchase and install a vpn. It’s a simple program or app that you install. It hides your location from websites and apps. For the not tech savvy it sounds confusing but it’s not. I use AdGuard but any major one will work for your average user. Free vpns are available but I don’t recommend them. Just install the app/program and click connect and that’s basically it. I have it always on but some people use it just for “stuff they might want more private” wink wink
-delete as many apps as possible off your phone. Use the website instead. Apps are probably the number one data muncher in your entire life. The data they take varies but many take almost everything off your phone and sell it.
Facebook sells your data to over 1000 different data companies. If you can, stop using it altogether, if not at least delete the app.
Do all or even any of these things and you’ll be on your way. It’s taken me years to get where I am. I do a little here, little there. It adds up over time.
This is a topic I’m passionate about so I’m always up for answering more questions
I understand the concern but it’s always about a persons personal threat level and what they’re trying to achieve. I am trying to stay private from normal data brokers/google/etc. if you’re trying to stay private from cia/govts/mossad then that’s going to be a different situation and one that I’m not really educated on.
If I use a vpn, then maybe my data is falling into the wrong hands, if I don’t use a vpn then I know for sure that my data is being sold to many companies. That’s why i opt for a vpn.
With that being said, generally I would avoid any of the major players like express/nord and similar for a variety of reasons
I just brought up on GA recently, I tried to install a solitaire app, just for something to fiddle with while I pooped
Checked their permission requests and they wanted everything from contacts to camera+microphone. Like, hell no lol but how many people download crap like that and dont ever check the permissions?
Right!? What started my privacy journey was when I bought a smart lightbulb like ten years ago and actually read the privacy policy for the app. Oh, you need my photos, contacts, location, etc for a lightbulb?
I always say, I don’t care what people do with their data, I just want them to know what’s happening so they can make an educated choice.
The apple app store gives a summary of privacy details for each app in the store unfortunately I learned something else recently which that the privacy details they give you aren’t always correct.
I was looking for a private notes app because I actually read the privacy policy for the ones that come with the iPhone. Basically when I read the actual privacy policy on the app makers website it didn’t agree with the privacy details posted in the App Store. This was a small sample size of about a dozen but about half said on their website that they took more data than what they claimed they took on the App Store.
So using the App Store details is a good start but to really know, you should read the actual privacy policy. Typically for apps they’re pretty short and easy to read.
I think Android's app store is a bit more clear about the permissions - but.. it's also ran by Google so if you think they give a shit about your privacy or any of that I have a bridge to sell you lol
I'll admit that there's been times I just hopped on took a quick glance and installed something more times than I should. But, alot of times i'll look up (although once again..google) the app and see if anyones talked about it and have a reason I should avoid it. It's not a fool-proof plan but its alot better than just relying on the "reviews"/comments on the app itself because just like Amazon there's a ton of fake reviews on bad products lol
I have heard this before but haven’t been able to confirm it. If they do have a back door, they’ve been doing a good job of keeping it under wraps. I’m not tech savvy enough to really know but if signal is open source and nobody has found a back door, then that’s a good thing, right?
I know the govt can access your signal messages if they compromise your phone but that’s not really unexpected.
If you own a new car and cellphone with lots of apps and do little to nothing to preserve your privacy, the amount of data they have about you is mind boggling.
This is why people think their phones are listening to them when the truth is much worse. They have so much data on you and others around you that they can predict what you’re going to think or do.
It’s hard to convey how well they know you. They literally know you better than you know yourself in some cases. If they want you to think about something, you will think about it. Imagine the power that wields. Now think about how it can be used to manipulate the masses. Scary.
If you don’t think this pertains to you, you’re wrong. Obviously some people more than others but it affects everyone.
Protect your privacy as much as possible. Message or reply to me if you’re completely lost and need help, otherwise just do a internet search
What are the basics people should do tomorrow to limit the damage?
-Install an ad / tracker blocker on your phone and computer. Adblock(pro) & ublock origin are generally accepted as good ones last I checked.
-Purchase and install a vpn. It’s a simple program or app that you install. It hides your location from websites and apps. For the not tech savvy it sounds confusing but it’s not. I use AdGuard but any major one will work for your average user. Free vpns are available but I don’t recommend them. Just install the app/program and click connect and that’s basically it. I have it always on but some people use it just for “stuff they might want more private” wink wink
-delete as many apps as possible off your phone. Use the website instead. Apps are probably the number one data muncher in your entire life. The data they take varies but many take almost everything off your phone and sell it.
Facebook sells your data to over 1000 different data companies. If you can, stop using it altogether, if not at least delete the app.
Do all or even any of these things and you’ll be on your way. It’s taken me years to get where I am. I do a little here, little there. It adds up over time.
This is a topic I’m passionate about so I’m always up for answering more questions
Awesome thank you very much
I don't trust VPNs. Most VPNs have been purchased by Israeli linked MOSSAD firms
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-cybersecurity-firm-buys-expressvpn-for-close-to-1b/
I understand the concern but it’s always about a persons personal threat level and what they’re trying to achieve. I am trying to stay private from normal data brokers/google/etc. if you’re trying to stay private from cia/govts/mossad then that’s going to be a different situation and one that I’m not really educated on.
If I use a vpn, then maybe my data is falling into the wrong hands, if I don’t use a vpn then I know for sure that my data is being sold to many companies. That’s why i opt for a vpn.
With that being said, generally I would avoid any of the major players like express/nord and similar for a variety of reasons
I just brought up on GA recently, I tried to install a solitaire app, just for something to fiddle with while I pooped
Checked their permission requests and they wanted everything from contacts to camera+microphone. Like, hell no lol but how many people download crap like that and dont ever check the permissions?
Right!? What started my privacy journey was when I bought a smart lightbulb like ten years ago and actually read the privacy policy for the app. Oh, you need my photos, contacts, location, etc for a lightbulb?
I always say, I don’t care what people do with their data, I just want them to know what’s happening so they can make an educated choice.
The apple app store gives a summary of privacy details for each app in the store unfortunately I learned something else recently which that the privacy details they give you aren’t always correct.
I was looking for a private notes app because I actually read the privacy policy for the ones that come with the iPhone. Basically when I read the actual privacy policy on the app makers website it didn’t agree with the privacy details posted in the App Store. This was a small sample size of about a dozen but about half said on their website that they took more data than what they claimed they took on the App Store.
So using the App Store details is a good start but to really know, you should read the actual privacy policy. Typically for apps they’re pretty short and easy to read.
I think Android's app store is a bit more clear about the permissions - but.. it's also ran by Google so if you think they give a shit about your privacy or any of that I have a bridge to sell you lol
I'll admit that there's been times I just hopped on took a quick glance and installed something more times than I should. But, alot of times i'll look up (although once again..google) the app and see if anyones talked about it and have a reason I should avoid it. It's not a fool-proof plan but its alot better than just relying on the "reviews"/comments on the app itself because just like Amazon there's a ton of fake reviews on bad products lol
What messenger would you use? Signal was funded by NSA and most likely has backdoors.
I have heard this before but haven’t been able to confirm it. If they do have a back door, they’ve been doing a good job of keeping it under wraps. I’m not tech savvy enough to really know but if signal is open source and nobody has found a back door, then that’s a good thing, right?
I know the govt can access your signal messages if they compromise your phone but that’s not really unexpected.