privacyreboot
Privacy Reboot

www.privacyreboot.net

I'm interested in Online Privacy and Security. OSINT enthusiast.

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2025-09-02 20:38:56 UTC

Your WIFI access points and MAC addresses are being scanned and stored online on wigle.net
https://cybernews.com/security/your-wifi-is-part-of-global-tracking-network/
#osint
#privacy

2025-09-02 10:24:33 UTC

In Australia we are less than 100 days away from having our biometrics harvested by social media platforms as a part of the reform's to block social media usage for under 16s.
Whilst I absolutely see the merit in limiting social media usage for children to avoid all kinds of harms I'm most concerned about how the platforms will implement this and have no faith they are doing it with the users best intentions.
If anything I think it will be used to train their algorithms, build out their networks and harvest even more of your data and user statistics to further their main interest, which from what I can see is growth and profits.
It's utterly horrifying really.
#privacy
#socialmedia

2025-08-30 22:25:50 UTC

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Android looking to lock down the Play Store and tighten up controls about what apps can run on Android.
#nevent1q…3w5w

2025-08-29 11:08:30 UTC

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Interesting read thanks. Maybe a follow up on other MFA / 2FA options in lieu of mobile phones could be a solid part 2!

2025-08-27 10:06:02 UTC

Surveillance capitalism profiles your data and habits turning you into the product for unseen buyers who trade in human habits and browsing history as a commodity.
It seems to be most prevalent on websites that people commonly interact with like news outlets, banks and social media which are crawling with trackers and pervasive advertising.
It's the classic watering hole attack.
Try a privacy focused browser like #Brave or use an ad blocker.
#privacy
#surveillancecapitalism

2025-08-26 09:38:12 UTC

https://www.itnews.com.au/news/uk-agrees-to-drop-encryption-backdoor-mandate-for-apple-619721
The idea that an operating system deliberately bakes in a backdoor to their OS is ridiculous.
It's just begging yo be abused by malicious actors or more likely governments
#privacy
#infosec

2025-08-25 05:40:10 UTC

The truth is anyone can become a victim of a scam.
Scammers spend vast amount of time and resources trying to manipulate and exploit you to click their links or engage with their malicious emails.
Don't be so hard on yourself, we are saturated with these attempts to rip us off.
Treat every interaction on the internet with a healthy dose of scepticism and you're on your way to a safer online experience.
Check out my blog in my bio if you want to learn more.
Don't take my word for it though, cut and paste it into virus total and you'll see it's safe to open.
#infosec
#online privacy

2025-08-24 10:03:31 UTC

It's not until you start using privacy focused tools that highlight trackers blocked and advertisers that you really get a feel for how pervasive some of these websites are and how much they silently profile you on the way through their domain.
Oftentimes it's the sites you least expect.
Try #PrivacyBadger to block some of these trackers.

2025-08-24 08:41:54 UTC

In 2025 and beyond it really is irresponsible to have a business that isn't thinking about data protection.
Data protection doesn't just mean data in transit (i.e email) it also means data at rest.
If it isn't encrypted in it's resting state, that is when it isn't being used then you're asking for trouble.
Insider threats or other malicious threats could compromise you and your business.
#dataprotection
#infosec

2025-08-23 07:25:14 UTC

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https://privacyreboot.net/qr-code-safety-tips-to-avoid-scams/ Feels like a good time to lost this public service announcement 👍

2025-08-22 22:03:59 UTC

https://www.itnews.com.au/news/microsoft-plans-full-quantum-resistant-cryptography-transition-by-2033-619779
Microsoft planning on rolling out quantum resistant cryptography on their products.
Not a massive fan of the company but glad to see that it's being implemented.
#privacy
#encryption

2025-08-22 21:24:13 UTC

https://cybernews.com/crypto/hackers-exploit-data-breaches-to-steal-89m-in-bitcoin/
A person was apparently social engineered out of $89M in BTC.
#SocialEngineering
#Hacked
#Bitcoin

2025-08-22 06:57:16 UTC

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Well written and on point. Thank you.

2025-08-21 21:40:24 UTC

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Thanks for sharing I've been looking. Interesting challenge.

2025-08-21 21:35:04 UTC

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I just have visions of you trying to find that like a osint geoguesser challenge!

2025-08-21 11:12:31 UTC

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Hint please? I've been looking for a couple of days!

2025-08-21 11:10:08 UTC

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I like that you're aiming to do it respectfully without any fanfare. All the best with it.

2025-08-21 10:02:56 UTC

Alternatives for Google Drive? Anyone use Proton Drive? A NAS maybe or SSD?

2025-08-19 12:11:58 UTC

Protonmail look into it people you can password protect emails that require the other person to know your password to open the file. That alone is a pretty good feature.
Pretty simple, intuitive and free.
Plenty of other features too
#Protonmail
#Privacy

2025-08-19 11:36:32 UTC

https://www.itnews.com.au/news/travel-esims-secretly-route-traffic-over-chinese-and-undisclosed-networks-study-619659
TLDR some esim providers are running IP data through Chinese networks causing privacy concerns.

2025-08-19 11:34:19 UTC

You've heard of DuckDuckGo and may know it to be a privacy focused search engine that's an alternative to Google. But you may not have heard of Duck AI, DuckDuckGo's answer to AI.
Duck AI, is designed to prioritize user privacy while providing informative and engaging responses.
Duck AI doesn't track user data or require logins, ensuring that conversations remain anonymous. Your chats are not training the models and can be easily deleted, there's no history or any need to create an account in order to use it.
Duck AI leverages various models to deliver accurate information, focusing on user queries without storing personal data unlike some other models.
You can use it in the browser and try it today. I'm shilling it as a viable and private alternative to ChatGPT and it's free.
#Privacy
#OnlinePrivacy

2025-08-15 02:29:03 UTC

OSINT is kind of like dumpster diving. You put trash (information) out there and someone comes along and goes through it to find out something useful or valuable to piece your life back together. Privacy isn't about hiding, it's about locking the bin. 🔐
#OSINT
#Privacy
#Infosec

2025-08-14 12:42:17 UTC

Think of your privacy as like your house. Nice and secure. Shut your curtains or lock your doors and nobody can see in.
Now imagine OSINT is someone walking through your neighborhood what can they see about your house?
The number on your letterbox maybe (your username or email), a car leaving the driveway at a certain time everyday perhaps (posting your routine). Maybe they can hear your conversations (public posts), detect your WiFi network (digital footprints) or even see your package left at the front door (data leaks and breaches).
They haven't entered your house, they haven't broke in or stolen anything. They're only looking at publicly available information but they have a really good idea about you and your life.
Be more intentional about your life learn OSINT and you'll learn privacy too.
#PrivacyReboot
#Privacy

2025-08-12 10:44:39 UTC

I sometimes wonder where OSINT sits in regards to online privacy.
It seems counterintuitive that someone who loves osint and advocates for online privacy at the same time can write about, promote and enjoy both themes.
Osint can uncover information about people privacy and the world where online privacy seeks to reduce that footprint.
I reconcile my passion for osint as a tool for good to show people how publicly available images, posts and data can affect their privacy.
When you learn osint you learn your vulnerability online.
Learn OSINT and you'll learn privacy.
#osint
#privacy

2025-08-12 07:41:21 UTC

Privacy isn't easy. It's intentional and pretty inconvenient if I'm honest. It sometimes mean you'll have to turn your back on what is convenient and what's cool instead opting for a more secure channel.
If you're serious about privacy you'll miss out on doing things that some others take for granted. Refusing to be in photos that blindly get uploaded to social media will frustrate and inconvenience others
Focusing and valuing privacy though forces people to reflect on their own behaviors and limit your exposure online.
Try it. Shut down that old account. Delete a few old pics on social media. You'll be glad you did.
#PrivacyReboot
#Privacy

2025-08-11 11:35:52 UTC

https://www.osintteam.com/unmask-the-scam-osint-secrets-to-catch-phishing-emails-like-a-pro/ interesting article on #phishing emails and #OSINT

2025-08-11 11:15:26 UTC

Have you had your phone number for a long time? Chances are it's linked to your banking, social media or even your crypto exchange.
If someone took control of your phone number that'd be catastrophic.
It can happen it's called sim swapping and it's the act of porting your phone number out from under your nose onto another service provider. If it's done correctly it can leave all your banking, social media and personal sms verification codes exposed to hackers while you scramble to regain control of your accounts.
Avoid using 2FA sent via SMS, use a software token at a minimum.
Speak to your phone service provider and lock down your number so it can't be ported without a pin code or similar.
It's worth doing.
#SimSwapping

2025-08-09 21:50:19 UTC

https://cybernews.com/tech/roblox-sentinel-ai-tool/
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Roblox is deploying AI to scan in game chats with the view of weeding out predatory behaviour and harmful content.
The immensely popular children's game has been subject to criticism and multiple lawsuits for failing to protect it's users from harm.
This article explores some of the issues on the platform that every #parent should read it.
#Roblox
#onlinesafety

2025-08-07 20:47:23 UTC

Do your kids play games like Roblox?
Online games can be a great way for kids to create, learn, and connect — but there are also risks, especially when chat features are involved.
If you're a parent, it helps to know how these games work and what to look out for.
I'm hoping you'll take time out to read and share my blog post.
https://privacyreboot.net/online-safety-roblox-minecraft-parents/

2025-08-06 09:40:28 UTC

I love OSINT write ups for my blog post. This is one I've previously done.
https://privacyreboot.net/geolocating-a-facebook-video-using-osint/
#osint

2025-08-04 10:23:15 UTC

Learn OSINT the fun way. Try geolocating a viral reel :
https://privacyreboot.net/tiktok-osint-case-study/

2025-08-03 10:53:25 UTC

Share this with a friend or a group that needs to read it and help protect online over sharing of kids who have no say in this stuff.
#onlineprivacy
https://privacyreboot.net/protecting-childrens-online-privacy/

2025-08-03 09:16:47 UTC

Genuinely fascinated with #nostr and amazed that if people find your input valuable they can literally send you #bitcoin where else will you find a community like that? #grownostr

2025-08-03 08:15:18 UTC

There is a time and a place for social media.
Share whatever you want with whoever you want but know the risks.
You can be doxxed and can be cancelled.
You personal life can be shared and trawled over by the Internet. As an adult that's a chance you take and the decision is yours.
If you're a child though oftentimes you dont have input into whether you are photographed or whether your image is uploaded onto a school website or a sporting club.
In years to come these kids could be subject to doxxing, AI deepfakes or other unwanted attention with little recourse to take the images down.
Kids dont have that informed consent and it's up to parents, clubs and schools to make well informed decisions going forward as responsible care givers.
Learn more below:
https://privacyreboot.net/childrens-photo-privacy-in-schools-and-clubs/
#privacy
#KidsPrivacy

2025-08-01 23:18:00 UTC

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https://privacyreboot.net/facebook-localhost-tracking-privacy-warning/ if you wantto learn more

2025-08-01 12:43:00 UTC

I love playing around with OSINT and learning about how people can be found online.
Infact I'd say if you are a fan of privacy in general you should take some time out of your day to OSINT yourself. You'll probably find old social media posts to tidy up and delete. Deactivate those old accounts and tidy up your online presence.
Stay private where you can, you just never know when someone is going to shine the spotlight on you and start looking at your life.
Social media and news articles are littered with people who have experienced cancel culture or been thrust into the spotlight for various reasons (good and bad).
Take your privacy seriously, shut down an account or two today.
You'll feel better for it I promise.
One less account that can be be breached.
If you want to learn more read my blog.
www.privacyreboot.net/blog

2025-07-31 10:58:52 UTC

Every time you look up someone on social media you are giving the platforms a clue.
Every group you join, every photo you like, another clue.
The clue you give them helps them paint a picture of you and build out a network of your associates and interests.
The topics you are served and the groups you see are never ending and aimed to keep you engaged and to serve you ads.
Those platforms have their feelers and tracking cookies scattered across the internet feeding even more information back about you, your habits and interests.
That's social media in a nutshell. You tell your friends i was talking about holidays the other day and i started getting advertisements about travel.
That's no accident you're the product. I'm not saying don't use social media just we aware of how things really are and make your own decision in an informed way.
Read more at www.privacyreboot.net/blog

2025-07-30 11:18:13 UTC

Helped someone delete an old online account today. Lessened one person's attack surface by just a little bit.
Consider deleting (not just deactivating) those old accounts that don't serve you anymore.
One account at a time.
Keep at it team.
#Privacy
#PrivacyReboot

2025-07-29 08:07:02 UTC

All good things have a shadow economy and Apple's AirTags are no exception. Learn how AirTags works and how they can be used to track you and your location by threat actors.
https://privacyreboot.net/airtag-tracking-safety-risks/

2025-07-28 21:11:43 UTC

www.haveibeenpwned.com
Great free resource

2025-07-28 21:11:01 UTC

Consider using darknet monitoring services to see which accounts of yours have been involved in data breaches. It sucks to have your data breached but at least you can monitor the situation and react in a timely manner before you accounts are accessed.
#darknetmonitoring
#databreaches
#privacy

2025-07-28 21:02:17 UTC

GM Nostr consider unsubscribing or shutting down just one old account today. Lessen your chances if being breached. Even just a little.
#privacy
#privacyreboot

2025-07-27 11:35:28 UTC

Just following up ony previous post about the TEA app I'm seeing that other sites have popped up where you can rate the leaked photos of the female app users.
I'm not going to share the site to avoid further hard but it definitely isn't humanity at it's best.
#PrivacyReboot
#TeaApp
#databreach

2025-07-27 07:47:30 UTC

Want to view someone's public Instagram account without logging in?
#osint
https://imginn.com/

2025-07-27 07:26:54 UTC

Ever wondered what MFA / 2FA is and why it's important?
Level up your online privacy and protect your accounts today!
Learn more:
https://privacyreboot.net/why-you-need-multi-factor-authentication-2025/
#AccountSecurity
#OnlineSecurity
#DataProtection
#PrivacyReboot

2025-07-27 03:22:16 UTC

The viral Tea App was built for dating safety – allowing women to flag men anonymously – but what happens when a dating app gets breached revealing thousands of users and images.
Read about this privacy nightmare below:
https://privacyreboot.net/tea-app-privacy-breach/

2025-07-25 08:02:48 UTC

https://privacyreboot.net/qr-code-safety-tips-to-avoid-scams/
Check out my post regarding QR Code Safety and how they can be used for scams.

2025-07-20 10:53:04 UTC

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Very clever. We can all stand to overshare a little less sometimes on social media!

2025-07-19 01:31:44 UTC

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Thanks all

2025-07-18 11:24:14 UTC

When you have an affair sometimes you get publicly ousted.
As controversial as it is it's an example of how privacy is fragile and how your image and personal life can be flashed across the world.
Take steps to protect your online life incase the unthinkable happens.
https://privacyreboot.net/ceo-caught-cheating-at-coldplay-concert-privacy-wake-up-call/
#Privacy
#viralnews

2025-07-15 10:45:27 UTC

Do your kidz play Roblox or Minecraft? Check out my online safety tips for parents.
https://privacyreboot.net/online-safety-roblox-minecraft-parents/
#FamilySafety
#OnlineSafetyTips

2025-07-14 05:27:49 UTC

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😳

2025-07-13 01:04:13 UTC

Imagine driving around with a stranger in the backseat of your car telling people who you are talking to and messaging, where you're going and the things your searching online.
You can't see those people or know what they are saying. They are talking about anout you though.
Social media and smartphones. It's hard to see where surveillance starts and marketing ends.
Check out my blog at
www.privacyreboot.net
#privacy
#dataprivacy

2025-07-11 12:47:11 UTC

McDonald's Hiring Platform Hacked.
https://privacyreboot.net/mcdonalds-data-breach-mchire-password-flaw/
#InfoSec
#DataSecurity
#DataBreach

2025-07-11 12:17:15 UTC

🚨Qantas Data Breach Alert:
Your personal info may be exposed - names, emails, phone numbers and even meal preferences. Read what happened below and protect yourself now:
https://privacyreboot.net/qantas-data-breach-protect-yourself/
#DataBreach
#DataSecurity

2025-06-28 10:25:34 UTC

📸From baby scans to school newsletters - are we sharing too much about our kids online?
At Privacy Reboot we explore the ethical limits of "sharenting" and how to protect children's online privacy at home and in schools.
Read more ⬇️
https://privacyreboot.net/protecting-childrens-online-privacy/
#SaveOurKids
#ValuePrivacy
#PrivacyReboot
#FamilySafety

2025-06-22 06:00:33 UTC

https://instantusername.com/
Check to see if a username has been used across mutiple platforms.
#osint
#usernames

2025-06-21 22:21:54 UTC

https://dfw1n.github.io/DFW1N-OSINT/
A large repository of Australian #osint tools

2025-06-20 10:55:02 UTC

🚨16 billion login credentials have leaked online and you're probably in the breach.
This is the biggest data exposure ever recorded.
Here's why it matters and how to protect yourself now 🔐
https://privacyreboot.net/16-billion-login-credentials-leaked/
#dataprotection
#privacy
#breachdata

2025-06-19 11:38:30 UTC

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This is a great read and really highlights the need to have a plan for when the shit hits the fan. Thanks for sharing.

2025-06-17 13:26:55 UTC

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I'll keep that in mind!

2025-04-30 10:43:26 UTC

I want to help schools and sporting clubs handle children's data with care!
📍Helping Schools, clubs and communities handle children's data with care
📸New Post: Why we must rethink how we manage kid's photos online.
🌐privacyreboot.net #DigitalPrivacy #OSINT #ChildSafety
https://privacyreboot.net/childrens-photo-privacy-in-schools-and-clubs/

2025-04-25 11:44:10 UTC

Not sure who you are but i had 2 folk from Germany that checked out my last blog post....5 in total....thank you!
Low key proud of myself just getting started .
Join me at my blog www.privacyreboot.net

2025-03-13 10:24:07 UTC

Curious to hear honest reviews about GrapheneOS as a daily drive. How do you do all those things that phone users want to do? What are your best work around apps that you rely on. Was it a big adjustment changing over?
#Graphene
#GrapheneOS
#Privacy

2025-03-12 08:45:38 UTC

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Have they set a date ?!

2025-03-10 21:32:49 UTC

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Serious question how do they know what technology found it or who the miner is?

2025-03-10 06:03:59 UTC

The KYC / AML questions for banks have gone too far. Imagine having your withdrawal of your funds denied until you provide them with an explanation of what you want to use your funds for. As if you'd tell them what you were doing anyway if you were doing something illegal.
#Privacy
#PrivacyMatters