The research also reveals that prices for fake accounts on Telegram and WhatsApp appear to spike in countries about to have national elections, suggesting a surge in demand due to “influence operations”.

😱

The very concept itself is insane. Give us your real name, we own your data, etc etc.

Facebook: [Has always been a surveillance apparatus intent on exploiting users]

Facebook: [Does what it does]

Everybody: [Continues to pour money and information into facebook ‘because’]

Me: Maybe in a few MORE DECADES people will wake up!

Everybody: [Does not wake up]

Below you’ll find some other useful things, although they aren’t exactly related to ad-blocking:

• Browser extensions against annoyances:

  • Cookie popups: Consent-O-Matic
  • Captchas: Buster

• I’d also suggest SponsorBlock — it has saved me so much time. There’s also an option for TVs and streaming devices.

• If you’re on iOS, consider turning off Background App Refresh. Only a few apps use Background App Refresh as Apple designed it, the majority are simply abusing it to get more data about you. If you don’t have always-on VPN, you risk exposing your real IP.

• Patched apps are also a thing, and it’s also possible to patch mobile apps yourself via ReVanced. While it’s a decent option, it’s also a security risk — I’m careful with it and don’t use it with sensitive accounts.

TIL

Removed by mod

Lawsuit.

Enlightenmint was just sitting there

In the support article Microsoft explains:

"After provisioning a PC with a Windows 11, version 24H2 monthly cumulative update released on or after July 2025 (KB5062553), various apps such as StartMenuExperiencehost, Search, SystemSettings, Taskbar or Explorer might experience difficulties.

lol

Ffs just stop talking, dude.

Slag free communication?

Depends on how much time you got innit

what about “bit rot” (but, y’know, tiny tiny bits)

Linux Phone take me away!

Yeah that almost never happens. Besides they’re covered by the comprehensive protection of CrowdStrike. And Microsoft.

Just because you’re paranoid, don’t mean they’re not after you

Of course known maintenance windows are the perfect time for the ol’ cyberattackeroo.

Everyone who remembers the interwebs before these fancy-pants “down detectors” gets a free day. Enjoy! Have an ice cream!

State actors: Let’s take down . . Ohhh . . Howabout cloudflare today.

So vendors are gouging people and you blame the manufacturer? That is funny. $15 would buy you a 12 pack of tall boys and you’d get change back. Ffs

Who tf thinks to bring water to a concert tho.

Well, you. Now. For one.