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Reddit website uses DRM for fingerprinting

An analysis of the Reddit website showed the use of the DRM system used to track users. The purpose of DRM within web browsers is in it’s nature not used for telemetry purposes and in this case by making use of the technology the company deceives their website visitors. source: https://smitop.com/post/reddit-whiteops/ archived source: https://wellthissucks.xyz/2020/07/08/reddit-website-uses-drm-for-fingerprinting-archived-source/
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Apple sends information about every binary file on MacOS to their central servers

It was found that on Apple’s MacOS operating system information about each executed binary file is logged and sent to their central servers. Which gives the company a deep insight about the user’s system usage without their consent. The company can claim this is a security measure but at the least it should be an […]
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Xiaomi browsers are spyware

An analysis of the web browser preinstalled on Xiaomi smartphones revealed excessive telemetry to gather as much personal data from the device’s end user as possible. Based on these findings it is questionable how much any software or hardware created by Xiaomi can be trusted. source: https://palant.info/2020/05/04/are-xiaomi-browsers-spyware-yes-they-are…/ archived source: https://wellthissucks.xyz/2020/05/04/xiaomi-browsers-are-spyware-archived-source/
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Microsoft forces the use of online accounts on Windows

Microsoft aims to force users of the Windows operating system to create an online account bound to their online platform. The company’s goal is to drive users to the use of their online services, opening the possibilities of further tracking of user data which can be used to push additional subscription offers and other advertisement. […]
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Apple’s nonfree Safari browser spies on users for the Chinese company Tencent

The Safari web browser installed on all Apple systems by default logs user’s ip addresses and sends them to their partner company Tencent which is known to be under control by the Chinese regime. source: https://reclaimthenet.org/apple-safari-ip-addresses-tencent/ archived source: https://wellthissucks.xyz/2019/10/10/apples-nonfree-safari-browser-spies-on-users-for-the-chinese-company-tencent-archived-source/
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Facebook bans dev for publishing tool which prevents facebook addiction

Facebook banned a developer after they learned about his creation of a tool which helps user’s overcome the addiction caused by the social media platform. This shows the company is well aware of it’s unhealthy addictive nature, as it is intended, and does everything in it’s power to prevent user’s escaping it. source: https://slate.com/technology/2021/10/facebook-unfollow-everything-cease-desist.html archived […]
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China and the Difficulties of Dissent

A summary about the Chinese fascist dictatorship and the difficult fight against it’s regime. source: https://quillette.com/2019/08/05/china-and-the-difficulties-of-dissent/amp/ archived source: https://wellthissucks.xyz/2019/08/05/china-and-the-difficulties-of-dissent-archived-source/
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Google and Amazon want all smart home devices to report every user activity to them

Smart home devices by the tech giants Google and Amazon have been known to track every user interaction when activated via their speech assistant connected to the companies central servers. In a change demanded by the tech companies towards 3rd party manufacturers of home devices now every interaction with a user needs to be reported, […]
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Google enables undocumented microphones in IoT devices

When consumers obtained Google’s Nest Secure IoT devices there was no statement about microphones within the device. Google announced now the activation of microphones in the product series via a software update, not only proving the existence of the hidden listening device within the product but also the company’s perception about privacy. source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3336227/nest-secure-had-a-secret-microphone-can-now-be-a-google-assistant.html archived […]
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Google is involved in the US government surveillance programs

Google is not only operating a business which is based on the collecting and processing of extensive amounts of data from internet users but the company is also involved with US intelligence agencies, aiding in government sanctioned surveillance programs. source: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/dec/20/googles-earth-how-the-tech-giant-is-helping-the-state-spy-on-us archived source: https://wellthissucks.xyz/2018/12/20/google-is-involved-in-the-us-government-surveillance-programs-archived-source/
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