erica
@erica
my brother asked me what vpn i use because he wanted to get one i first asked him what he wanted to use it for, since different providers are better for certain services he said "I just want less of a chance of my shit getting hacked and don’t like the idea of my browsing being tracked by people." i told him a vpn isn't going to protect him from getting hacked, and his browsing is still being tracked if he logs into any accounts or opens any emails with tracking info during that session. if he uses an app on his mobile phone? donezo. when i told him what he actually needed to do to stay private and have better digital security, he said "Goddamn that’s a lot...seems like it’s basically impossible" my bro is 27. he grew up in the age of the internet. and doesn't have a single idea of what it really means to stay private or semi anonymous or even remotely protected in this digital age wild that the generations who have spent the most time growing up with technology, know the least about protecting themselves while using it. this shit should be taught very early on in school honestly
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D-wayñe 😇💜
@drrrner.eth
You’re in a space where privacy is second nature that’s the difference. Most people think they’re too insignificant to be tracked, while others simply haven’t wrapped their heads around why privacy matters. Your brother’s lucky to have you around; chances are he’ll pass that awareness on to his friends too.
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erica
@erica
me joining crypto very early on and finding brave/tor browsers in uni really helped me grow up with digital privacy in mind for sure! you’re right that he assumed he was too insignificant to be tracked but now that he gets tons of spam calls and emails trying to get access to his Coinbase and Robinhood accounts, he’s nervous. I hope he teaches his friends!!
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