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Step 1: Determine your threat model. Step 2: Realize that none of these measures are adequate for that threat model, in the current environment. (For pretty m
by neilv 2y ago
Step 1: Determine your threat model.
Step 2: Realize that none of these measures are adequate for that threat model, in the current environment. (For pretty much any threat model.)
Step 3: Realize that some of these measures draw attention to yourself, however.
- mexicocitinluez 2y agowut? How is removing biometric auth going to draw attention to yourself? Also, would love to know why this isn't an adequate measure for security.
- dylan604 2y ago"realize some" was the comment. you're now assuming that biometric auth is part of that "some". assuming can get you into trouble. if biometric auth does not bring attention to yourself, that does not negate the validity of the comment. people just need to calm down with the "gotcha" comments
- mexicocitinluez 2y ago> : Realize that none of these measures are adequate for that threat model, Just take the fucking L and move on. Christ.
- adolph 2y agoJust take a breath and reread the difference between steps two and three.
- aendruk 2y ago> Realize that some of these measures draw attention to yourself This makes a good case for using them all the rest of the time. If you’re in a relatively safe position you can help to normalize privacy to provide cover for those who need it now, and perhaps for yourself should you need it in the future.
- fsflover 2y agoPlease stop with the security nihilism: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27897975 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27897975 See also: https://qubes-os.org https://qubes-os.org (my daily driver OS).
- neilv 2y agoI think people should know what they're getting into. Articles of the formula "Want to be an activist or journalist, resisting powerful tyrants? Just install these apps, to be safe!" can be misleading.