MUST READ Beginner's guide to Privacy http://defi0xjeff.substack.com/p/beginners-guide-to-privacy

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Bitdefender's security researchers have identified a malware campaign (dubbed Midnight Mimosa) running on low-cost, multi-brand Android devices built on MediaTek platforms. The malware ships preinstalled in the device firmware, and we found multiple system packages involved, depending on the device. It's on the phone before the owner switches it on for the first time, and it can't be uninstalled. https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/labs/midnight-mimosa-malware

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A statement on the Tor Project's relationship with Mullvad https://blog.torproject.org/on-tor-relationship-with-mullvad/

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Norway beats the EU to smart glasses regulation https://www.reuters.com/technology/norway-propose-temporary-ban-ai-glasses-some-public-places-2026-10-05/ Norway aims to get ahead of the rest of Europe by proposing a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in certain public spaces. The government has announced it will introduce this measure while considering permanent legislation to regulate the cameras, microphones, and artificial intelligence systems integrated into wearable devices. The ban would apply to Ray-Ban Meta glasses and any similar wearables. Privacy is the primary concern. The Minister of Digitalization and Public Administration has expressed concern over the speed at which this technology is reaching the market.

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Just found out that you can buy giftcards on kyc.rip with monero and the site generates a one time use email address to receive the code at. No accounts, no emails, just XMR for giftcard. That's fucking cool.

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Addy and Obscura announce a partnership: VPN and email aliases https://addy.io/blog/addy-io-has-partnered-with-obscura/ https://obscura.com/blog/addy-io-joins-circle-of-trust/ Addy and Obscura have announced a cross-promotion for their paid users. Those with a paid Addy subscription can get a 25% discount on Obscura for up to one year. Conversely, Obscura paid users get 25% off the first year of any annual Addy plan. For Obscura, the code works across all platforms and applies to both top-ups and subscriptions. Addy is an email alias service, similar to SimpleLogin. Obscura is a VPN that uses Mullvad's infrastructure and competes with major players in the sector.

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SteamOS on Android is Finally Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqJ-iM_fTdQ DroidDeck is a new app that brings SteamOS to Android, allowing you to play PC games through Valve's ARM64 Proton and FEX translation. Here's a look at how this app is unique among other similar solutions. DroidDeck: https://github.com/Droid-Deck/DroidDeck

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How long until the agent itself reports? What about when it's wrong (or even when it's right?)

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Logos really nailed this one. Proper eye opener. https://logos.co/past-present-future/choices

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Obscura VPN splits your identity from your browsing across two independent companies so neither can see both. Founder Carl Dong on trust, QUIC, reproducible builds, and why the no-logs promise stopped being enough. https://itsfoss.com/interview/obscura-carl-dong/

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GrapheneOS has fixed the Android 17 QPR1 kernel performance regression https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/42511-grapheneos-has-fixed-the-massive-android-17-qpr1-kernel-performance-regression

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Wired Corsair Nightsabre USB-C mouse connection for security Completed the setup with a USB-C to USB-C cable from Belkin https://x.com/adamshurwitz/status/2106013873916530853

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Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/immigration-advocate-sues-border-agents-for-demanding-his-cell-phone/

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Don't let your kids hang out on the front porch anymore or they might be used for some Amazon AI training. https://x.com/IntCyberDigest/status/2105415645265347041

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Car Apps Share VINs and Location: What a New Privacy Study Actually Found A car app that unlocks a door can also open a route for personal information to reach advertising and analytics companies. Northeastern University researchers, working with Consumer Reports, found seven of 30 tested companion apps sending sensitive identifiers to such third parties. Their September 29 disclosure puts a concrete data trail behind a familiar... https://blog.gridinsoft.com/car-apps-vin-location-privacy-study/

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