# #20 — Latest **URL:** /tag/video/20 **Topics on this page:** 30 ## [The Ledger Wallet Hack is Not Just a Crypto Problem](/t/the-ledger-wallet-hack-is-not-just-a-crypto-problem/41487) **Author:** @jordan **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T13:02:42Z Join us 2026-10-16T21:00:00Z (UTC) for This Week in Privacy #75, to catch up on the latest Privacy Guides updates and to discuss trending news in the privacy space. During the livesteam we’ll answer viewer questions. … --- ## [[Beta] Join our community on Fluxer! 💬 (Remember your DMs are not E2EE)](/t/beta-join-our-community-on-fluxer-remember-your-dms-are-not-e2ee/41412) **Author:** @jonah **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T23:47:06Z :right_arrow: https://fluxer.gg/46pWZyig Hello everyone, I want to invite you to test out the Privacy Guides community on Fluxer :partying_face: Fluxer is a chat app with text, voice, video, and screen sharing. I’ve b… --- ## [Spy Chip Implanted in Ledger Wallets to Steal Cryptocurrency](/t/spy-chip-implanted-in-ledger-wallets-to-steal-cryptocurrency/41438) **Author:** @fria **Last posted:** 2026-10-17T00:20:22Z The cryptocurrency wallet maker Ledge has confirmed that some devices sold through the reseller CryptoBilis were implanted with a spy chip that would steal users' seed phrase and drain their wallets. This is a companio… --- ## [Passkeys are a trap. Do not use them](/t/passkeys-are-a-trap-do-not-use-them/41415) **Author:** @Mxyzptlk **Last posted:** 2026-10-17T00:18:12Z I’d be interested to know what others think of what this article says about passkeys and whether they should actually be used. --- ## [Mailbox.org with alias issue](/t/mailbox-org-with-alias-issue/41447) **Author:** @Harisfromcyber **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T23:33:04Z Was testing out mailbox.org email for a bit and ran into an issue with replying to alias emails (Mailbox <> Addy <> Recipient). Anytime I would hit reply to an aliased email, it would put my addy alias as the recipient, … --- ## [A new comparaison draft](/t/a-new-comparaison-draft/41509) **Author:** @snowflake **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T23:09:44Z Context Continuing the discussion from 2026 Instant Messenger Tier List. The video made a lot of people react to it which could be good but most of the time adds confusion or false belief. As a comparison summary, tier… --- ## [Private image viewers for Windows 11](/t/private-image-viewers-for-windows-11/41536) **Author:** @CrispOwl20 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T22:40:12Z Hello, I would like to ask for help to find alternatives to the native Windows 11 image viewer, since I uninstalled it on the recommendation of the forum, now I would like to find a safe and private alternative. I heard … --- ## [First Mercenary Spyware Delivered Via Targeted Ads Uncovered by CitizenLab](/t/first-mercenary-spyware-delivered-via-targeted-ads-uncovered-by-citizenlab/41498) **Author:** @fria **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T22:26:57Z CitizenLab confirmed the first publicly confirmed instance of mercenary spyware delivered via online targeted ads, dubbing it "AdFection." This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.priv… --- ## [I have finally created my threat model and what services I will replace. I was wondering if I am being extreme or if I am just doing good due diligence?](/t/i-have-finally-created-my-threat-model-and-what-services-i-will-replace-i-was-wondering-if-i-am-being-extreme-or-if-i-am-just-doing-good-due-diligence/41325) **Author:** @opensource.akida **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T19:57:17Z I have finally got somewhat serious about my online security. In my country, Apple’s ADP is not offered by Apple at the government’s request. Furthermore, I’m growing sick and tired of AI slop. I miss learning without be… --- ## [Methods for anonymously purchasing Monero](/t/methods-for-anonymously-purchasing-monero/41519) **Author:** @EarnestCondor13 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T19:46:27Z For the past few weeks I’ve been going in circles trying to find the best way to purchase Monero while avoiding all the possible ways you could link an account/activity back to me. I wanted to document 2 techniques I b… --- ## [Thoughts on Kodachi Linux? Trustworthy? ](/t/thoughts-on-kodachi-linux-trustworthy/41523) **Author:** @CheeryHawk23 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T19:41:37Z I know this project has been around for some time and now they just had a new release. It has some really interesting features and stuff but… My question is would you trust this distro with your most sensitive data? … --- ## [Jitsi limits calls to 95 min](/t/jitsi-limits-calls-to-95-min/41435) **Author:** @PurpleDime **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T19:18:03Z They shared a very short blog post about it last week Friday, with no explanation. Starting today, meetings on meet.jit.si are limited to 95 minutes. More changes are coming, stay tuned! This is very disappointing. … --- ## [Configuring Microsoft Edge](/t/configuring-microsoft-edge/28377) **Author:** @anon77345381 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T18:47:13Z :warning: Microsoft Edge is deeply integrated into Windows 11 – therefore it is impossible to uninstall it without creating system instability and/or unexpected results. There is no known way to turn Microsoft Edge in… --- ## [Brave Leo adds End-to-end Encryption, Oblivious HTTP, and Verifiable Confidential Computing](/t/brave-leo-adds-end-to-end-encryption-oblivious-http-and-verifiable-confidential-computing/41486) **Author:** @yes **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T18:43:56Z Conversations with the open-weight GLM model in Leo are protected by end-to-end encryption and hardware-backed confidential computing. Your Brave browser encrypts each prompt on your device, before leaving your device… --- ## [SELinux: a must have?](/t/selinux-a-must-have/36773) **Author:** @Albatross **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T18:41:16Z Hi guys and gals, hope you’re having a good one. I wanted to ask for a question that’s been bothering me for some time now. Over the past two years or so I’ve been using Arch Linux and it’s been really good, I haven’t ha… --- ## [Israeli firm used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say](/t/israeli-firm-used-online-ads-to-run-vast-spy-operation-researchers-say/41467) **Author:** @privacy.slouchy **Last posted:** 2026-10-15T14:12:20Z https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/israeli-firm-used-online-ads-run-vast-spy-operation-researchers-say-2026-10-15/ Found an interesting report detailing a large-scale state-sponsored surveillance campaign. Friendl… --- ## [Proton product roadmaps for autumn and winter 2026 | Proton](/t/proton-product-roadmaps-for-autumn-and-winter-2026-proton/41468) **Author:** @ZenByte **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T16:54:33Z --- ## [A statement on the Tor Project's relationship with Mullvad](/t/a-statement-on-the-tor-projects-relationship-with-mullvad/41430) **Author:** @Totoro_rototo **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T16:52:44Z Tor Project put out a statement on its relationship with Mullvad. Worth a read if you care who’s actually steering the privacy infra you rely on. We run a public Tor relay ourselves, this stuff matters. Link: A statemen… --- ## [Best Q&A Forums (general purpose)](/t/best-q-a-forums-general-purpose/41429) **Author:** @Kabo **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T16:21:13Z I am looking for privacy friendly Q&A forums/websites that: Do not block Tor Do not block privacy friendly email providers preferably work with Tor on safer mode Are big enough to collect answers in a reasonable time I… --- ## [Data Breach Roundup (Oct 9 - 15, 2026)](/t/data-breach-roundup-oct-9-15-2026/41513) **Author:** @nateb **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T16:00:54Z Nippon Columbia is a contractor for Daiichi Kosho, a major Japanese entertainment system maker. Exposed data includes full names, genders, dates of birth, email addresses, and phone numbers for employees and customers. … --- ## [Epic Games is working on a strong anti-cheat for Linux without kernel access](/t/epic-games-is-working-on-a-strong-anti-cheat-for-linux-without-kernel-access/41460) **Author:** @Encounter5729 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T14:28:24Z Basically, they are going to use a bunch of security features available on Linux to ensure the integrity of the PC. This includes Secure Boot, TPM2.0, signature of kernel modules, and more. This should put the Easy An… --- ## [How to preserve anonymity under camera surveillance?](/t/how-to-preserve-anonymity-under-camera-surveillance/40788) **Author:** @Anon46442 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T14:20:27Z Maybe the most straightforward way would be to dress all black and wear a skimask or hood + medical mask. But I think this could easily attract unwanted attention. I am not sure if this attention is really a problem, si… --- ## [Web browser, an alternative to Signal, Proton Phone: “It’s all inevitable” – Interview with Andy Yen](/t/web-browser-an-alternative-to-signal-proton-phone-it-s-all-inevitable-interview-with-andy-yen/41358) **Author:** @Pragmatic **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T08:27:37Z Here’s Clubic’s interview in French with Proton’s boss, who confirms that Proton Browser, Proton Chat and Proton Phone are indeed on the way. It’s time for me to leave Proton’s paid, closed ecosystem. A company that … --- ## [AliasVault: Open-Source E2EE Password & (Email) Alias Manager](/t/aliasvault-open-source-e2ee-password-email-alias-manager/24436) **Author:** @lanedirt **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T07:15:25Z Hi PrivacyGuides! I’m excited to introduce AliasVault, an open-source password and (email) alias manager designed to protect your privacy online. AliasVault combines password management with unique identity generation,… --- ## [Help with my email and password setup](/t/help-with-my-email-and-password-setup/41319) **Author:** @predict9320 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T06:13:26Z I’m currently revising my email and password setup and would love to hear your feedback. Threat Model I want to fundamentally prevent harm from potential intruders (hackers, theft, people in my immediate circle) and, i… --- ## [Hackers exploit Collabora RCE flaw to backdoor Nextcloud servers](/t/hackers-exploit-collabora-rce-flaw-to-backdoor-nextcloud-servers/41500) **Author:** @ZenByte **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T03:43:21Z --- ## [What's the point?](/t/whats-the-point/41472) **Author:** @AgileDolphin45 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T03:22:15Z Privacy noob here. I have been interested in making my online life more private. I no longer use social media, aside from Reddit. I basically only email and do ‘official’ things online anymore, which are inherently not … --- ## [Is paypal even necessary?](/t/is-paypal-even-necessary/41497) **Author:** @Aslop1 **Last posted:** 2026-10-16T02:14:42Z I’ve been thinking about this lately. They automatically share my name, address, and phone number with everyone I buy from. They also probably sell my data on the back end to lots of other services. It also creeps me out… --- ## [Windows Post-Install Hardening Guide](/t/windows-post-install-hardening-guide/27335) **Author:** @anon55142611 **Last posted:** 2026-10-13T16:46:16Z Setting up Windows after Installation If you wish to limit the amount of data Microsoft obtains from your device, an offline/local account is recommended. Note: Microsoft is pushing users to use Microsoft accounts… --- ## [Group Policy settings to improve privacy/security](/t/group-policy-settings-to-improve-privacy-security/27339) **Author:** @jonah **Last posted:** 2026-10-13T16:11:53Z Outside modifying the registry itself, the Local Group Policy Editor is the most powerful way to change many aspects of your system without installing third-party tools. Changing these settings requires Pro Edition or …