Twelve @Twelve@fosstodon.org

I imagine most people here already know this, but just in case you have ever wondered how websites check your password without actually knowing your #password, here's how. 🙂

https://kevq.uk/how-websites-check-your-password/

You'd be amazed at the number of times I'm asked if we can use SSH encryption instead of PGP, and usually by people who should know the difference.

"A Beginner’s Guide to PGP — The New Oil"

https://write.as/thenewoil/a-beginners-guide-to-pgp

What free software programs are you using purely for fun during quarantine? Got any recommendations to share?

I think this pandemic pretty much makes the case for it, don't you?

https://qz.com/1826043/the-coronavirus-crisis-proves-internet-should-be-a-public-utility/

"If you’re concerned about privacy and want one of the most well-protected browsers available — and don’t mind that it may prevent you from using certain websites — then you should try the Tor Browser." https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/21/21138403/tor-privacy-tools-private-network-browser-settings-security

Joining #ShowYourWorkspace! I'm really happy with my little desk. Chair isn't ideal, but it's fine for now. Also the washing machine makes for a nice side table. 🙃

Many proprietary software companies are currently using the extended homeoffice situation of many employees to offer lock-in solutions gratis or even labelling them as "free". But take care to build on Free Software. Else your solution today might turn into a burden tomorrow:

https://fsfe.org/news/2020/news-20200330-01.html

Extraordinary powers need extraordinary protections | Privacy International @privacyint

https://privacyinternational.org/news-analysis/3461/extraordinary-powers-need-extraordinary-protections

Every week, we're looking at the 30 fundamental rights and freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Find out more about why privacy matters:

https://privacyinternational.org/learning-resources/privacy-matters

Toot go brrr

Encryption preserves our ability to have private conversations in an increasingly insecure world. Join EFF and help shape the future of security and free expression https://eff.org/r.blff

Has anybody got any experience running their own #Firefox sync server? Would you recommend it?

I have been #foldingathome and ever since I installed the client directly on my PC directly, I haven't been accumulating any points for my team (nor myself). This is despite the fact that I have been folding for the past 3 days very aggresively and successfully completing many work units. What could be wrong with my config?

A good way to learn iptables a lot, is to configure Tor and your machine to relay all tcp traffic to it. I may post a useful tutorial soon 🙃

Basically you need redsocks, some easy little configuration, and then iptables to route packets to the REDSOCKS chain, then block udp that is not 127.0.0.1 (for tor dns) and block icmp too, as this protocols are not relayed to tor, and therefore needs to be blocked to avoid leaks.

Oh i so agree!!

The need for #Covid19 #SocialIsolation is being exploited by centralised corporate platforms.

Worse, it is hugely amplifying the effect of setting family members against each other.

Our loved ones request to set up Slack, Zoom, WhatsApp, various Amazon crap and Microsoft crap. How can we reject that request on #Federated #FreeSoftware principles? It's not feasible.

Yet this wholesale transfer of control, to corporate monopoly, will be monumentally difficult to undo after the crisis passes.

Very Bad Wizards:
"We're sponsored by betterhelp.com, they are professional and secure psychologists."

Decided to glance at their website:
yup, shamelessly
gathering patient data for (among others) facebook, google, cloudfront.

Beware of this kind of therapy.

Apparently tomorrow the federal council of germany will decide if every social media account will need to be tied to the users real identity.
rip free speech and anonymity.