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> expending energy One thing I noticed out of many of the list items given in the post here: > Only use Tor > Always use a VPN > Never use Google -- only Duc
by chaxor 5y ago
> expending energy
One thing I noticed out of many of the list items given in the post here:
> Only use Tor
> Always use a VPN
> Never use Google -- only DuckDuckGo
> Disable JavaScript on your browser
> Watch all incoming and outgoing network calls regularly and scan for abnormalities
> Encrypt your laptop and any external drives
> End-to-end encrypted communication only
> Don't use Gmail -- use ProtonMail
> Never pay with cards. Use cryptocurrencies.
> Turn off all location services from your laptop and phone
Is that these can actually be solved with technology in a way that these are thedefault and popular behavior (as TLS 1.3 is in HTTPS).
So it's important that we realize that these technologies (or something like them) are important anddesired by everyone, but just need a bit of development to work. Https and signal are great examples. Many of my parents and grandparents are on signal now, because it's better than most other apps (whatscrap, Facebook msg, imsg, etc). Is the Loki network and Session better? Sure. Of course. But grandparents aren't using it yet because not everyone they know is on it yet like signal, just the tech knowledgeable, or many of their grandchildren.
But ultimately, None of this should require any effort whatsoever.
The rest of the points about concealing your name or not is more obviously a choice by the user, as they have to provide it knowingly - so it's less of an issue because they're more likely aware of their choice.
> Don't buy domain names
I'm not sure I understand this one - anyone have an explanation?
- cure 5y ago> Don't buy domain names I'm not sure I understand this one - anyone have an explanation? When you buy a domain name, you are supposed to supply accurate ownership information. If you do not, the registry can yank your domain when they discover that. Most registrars obfuscate/hide the information in their whois service, but they still need to have it to comply with the rules of the registry. That information can be subpoenaed. The purchase/renewal transaction(s) also leave a trail that can be followed.
- justsomehnguy 5y ago> Don't buy domain names I'm not sure I understand this one - anyone have an explanation? Even if you put bogus contact info (this is not a problem, honestly) you still need to pay for it somehow. If you would use your own CC for this then... Bonus/prepaid/gift cards are usually not accepted (too much fraud), so the best solution would be to actually steal someone's CC data and hope they wouldn't notice 10 bucks.
- wyclif 5y agoEven so, as mentioned, the problem is that they detect the fraud and yank the site.
- justsomehnguy 5y agoLel, how? John Doe from WI, paid his dues. Once a year "John Doe" receives the e-mail with WHOIS info and a question if that info is still valid: > We are required by ICANN to send you the whois information for these domains once a year. If the information is correct, no action is needed. Otherwise please visit our website and update your whois information That's all. Just don't use GoDaddy or some other shit registrar what can yank everything from you just because they are a stupid behemoth without humans in support. Or do you think registrar has nothing to do all day and casually stalks it's customers? Sends their info to FBI to check? HOW?
- michaelt 5y ago> Lel, how? Your adversary disputes the ownership of example.com claiming they're the real John Doe, but the victim of a crazy stalker-hacker who hacked their e-mail and forced them to change address and phone number. The registrar looks at the details they have on record. The adversary can't prove any of the details - but neither can you.
- justsomehnguy 5y agoWhile true this is the risk you took when you punched in info you can't prove if the need arise.