Kyle Rankin @kyle@librem.one
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Technical author, FOSS advocate, public speaker, Linux security & infrastructure geek, author of The Best of Hack and /: Linux Admin Crash Course, Linux Hardening in Hostile Networks and many other books, ex-Linux Journal columnist.
Joined Apr 2019
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A new paper challenges the argument that invasive tracking of readers helps to support the publishing business. Publishers should reset their association with adtech and put their relationship with their readers first. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/06/research-shows-publishers-benefit-little-tracking-ads
@mikemac They followed up on twitter--turns out if you view the *HTML* email you can see a "not my receipt?" link at the bottom you can use to opt-out.
I paid a contractor w/ a credit card over the phone. I wanted a receipt, gave him an email. He uses Square, they linked that CC and email, now every purchase w/ that CC at a Square kiosk generates an email receipt. I have no account, how do I opt out/unlink? #privacy
@neb How long does a typical tapestry take you?
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UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression @davidakaye has a new book out detailing the complexities of regulating speech online. This @KQEDforum interview is a must-listen if you want to understand the global impact of the problem. https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101871413/speech-police-navigates-social-media-regulation-free-speech-concerns
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Regulations designed to curb "extremist" content on social media platforms can have a negative impact on free expression. Our new white paper authored with @witnessorg and @syrian_archive demonstrates how. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/06/impact-extremist-speech-regulations-human-rights-content
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Third parties should never have access to backups of your encrypted messages, photos, and data by default. It’s time for Apple to #FixItAlready https://fixitalready.eff.org/apple
@f1337 It came with the kit! Made it really easy for him to learn the feel of picking the lock before he slid on the cover so he had to do it blind.
@f1337 yours doesn't either on my side.
@HalvarFlake Welcome back!
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Sensor calibration settings can be used by apps/sites to fingerprint iOS and Android phones.
We added a "Lockdown Mode" for the Librem 5 which allows you to defend against this.
Librem 5 Lockdown Mode: https://puri.sm/posts/lockdown-mode-on-the-librem-5-beyond-hardware-kill-switches/
Sensor Calibration Attack: https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-and-ios-devices-impacted-by-new-sensor-calibration-attack/
Factory sensor calibration settings can be used by apps/websites to fingerprint iOS and (some) Android devices. This reinforces why adding "Lockdown Mode" to the Librem 5 was a good idea. #privacy https://www.zdnet.com/article/android-and-ios-devices-impacted-by-new-sensor-calibration-attack/
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Apple promises privacy, but iPhone apps share your data with trackers, ad companies and research firms - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/05/28/its-middle-night-do-you-know-who-your-iphone-is-talking/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.e6c0feb340e3 #privacy
@bazurk Welcome!
Most "duress mode" safeguards are misguided movie threat fantasies, would put you at more risk in real life. Instead, cross borders w/o sensitive data, comply w/ searches w/o smuggling. You are a bad liar, customs agents are pro lie detectors. #infosec
A: Purdue infiltrated WHO
C: That's what I want to find out
A: I say Purdue infiltrated WHO
C: So you're the reporter?
A: Yes
C: And you don't know the org's name?
A: Well I should
C: Well then who's the org?
A: Yes
C: I mean the org's name
A: WHO
C: Purdue infiltrated who
A: Yes
https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/world-health-organization-parroted-purdues-deceptive-opioid-claims-report-says/
Why yes, I did just quote Robert Frost in a ticket comment. It seemed appropriate, I am a nerd, and I'd do it again.
I figure your 7th birthday is a good time to learn. #security #startemyoung
@lunduke At your service.
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Like It or Not, We're Already Cyborgs
https://www.pcmag.com/news/368457/like-it-or-not-were-already-cyborgs
Our interview with @laura for PC Magazine was published today.
“To privacy activists Aral Balkan and Laura Kalbag, we don't need brain implants to become cyborgs; we're already jacked in. And we need a Universal Declaration of Cyborg Rights.”
- Personal Site
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- https://kylerank.in/writing.html
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Technical author, FOSS advocate, public speaker, Linux security & infrastructure geek, author of The Best of Hack and /: Linux Admin Crash Course, Linux Hardening in Hostile Networks and many other books, ex-Linux Journal columnist.
Joined Apr 2019
