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> but I'd love a more solid answer Unfortunately that isn't a question you'll get an answer to. Anyone who actually knows and has access to sensitive sources a
by mike_d 3y ago
> but I'd love a more solid answer
Unfortunately that isn't a question you'll get an answer to. Anyone who actually knows and has access to sensitive sources and methods is under an obligation not to disclose them. Further nobody in the know wants to burn these sources - because it makes their job harder.
The general advice I can give is use an iPhone (turn on Lock Down mode if you believe you might be the target of well resourced attackers), use Google suite for your personal data (and turn on Advanced Protection), don't use commercially available VPNs (set up your own or just don't connect to wifi in untrusted places), and periodically delete third party apps you don't use (especially any that use location services).
- cryptonector 3y agoYou can do your own analysis on what various players can see based on the OS, the OS vendor, the apps, etc. Basically they get a ton of information.
- mr_machine 3y agoHow does it make sense to recommend Google Suite to someone unusually concerned with privacy?
- mike_d 3y agoBecause most of the "common knowledge" around Google and privacy is hyperbole. Ask any ex-Google engineer how easy it is to get past a Security & Privacy launch review or how easily they can access personal customer data in prod. You are more than welcome to try and secure your own stuff against nation state attackers. Or you can outsource that work to a company that has some of the best security minds in the world watching over your account 24/7.