Em :official_verified:

Privacy Advocate. Security Passionate. Protector of Data. Tamer of Python. Lover of Encrypted Keys. Recycled Artist. Hardware Enthusiast. Fan of FOSS. Happy Mastodon Mentor to all newcomers!

Spending most days talking about privacy and helping people protecting data.

Open-sourced & Open-hearted.
(she/her) 🏳️‍🌈

🔒 Privacy tips at: #TinyPrivacyTip
🐘 Mastodon tips at: #TinyMastodonTip

Other hashtags I talk about:
#DigitalRights #Privacy, #Security, #Python, #FOSS, #FLOSS #OpenSource

🐘 Also at: infosec.space/@Em0nM4stodon
🐘 And at: fosstodon.org/@Em0nM4stodon
🐘 And at : mastodon.social/@Em0nM4stodon
#NoAI #NoBot #NoIndex #NoArchive #nobridge

This is a personal account. Opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect my employer. Especially emojis :awesome:

Web: https://emontheinternet.me
Blog: https://controlaltdelete.technology
Code: https://snakecase.software

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Last Notes

2024-06-13 23:17:04

There are some good news on the way... 🎉
Apologies to everyone I have not replied to yet lately. It has been a busy week!

2024-06-07 01:39:13

If you feel disheartened by Adobe's news today 😔💔
I know change can be hard but
I would love to point you to a couple of great alternatives you will get used to in no time:
Replace Photoshop with -> @npub19wr…pzmm 🖌️
Replace Illustrator with -> @npub17ha…thyj 🖋️
Why? Because of this: https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/06/06/adobes-new-terms-of-service-unacceptably-gives-them-access-to-all-of-your-projects-for-free
If you know any other great
Adobe software replacements,
please list them below to help others 👇
#Privacy #Adobe #Photoshop #Illustrator #Krita #Inkscape #OpenSource

2024-06-06 20:14:53

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Wow this is horrible. Especially the not being able to cancel subscription and delete account part. Time to go check their privacy policy for contact infos!

2024-06-06 06:01:11

Today was a disappointing day. Let's hope tomorrow will be a better day.
If I end up falling asleep at some point 🫠

2024-06-04 14:20:53

Do not think your data is completely safe from Microsoft Recall because you use Linux or macOS.
If you communicate with any person or organization that uses Windows, your data is not safe from this. Recall gathers data both ways.
Demand Recall get recalled.
#Privacy #Microsoft #Windows #Recall

2024-06-03 21:38:18

What is your favorite privacy-oriented router and why is it your favorite? 🛜👀
#Privacy #Security #Router

2024-06-02 21:46:29

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The most dangerous propositions on this currently seem to be happening in Europe, but I have no doubt this would eventually reach North America as well. Especially if it passes in Europe. That is why I speak of it in a general way here.
I think it is a danger that could happen anywhere in the near future, and we need to be ready to oppose it and let all governments know this is against human rights.

2024-06-02 17:42:16

Chat Control legislation is the equivalent of forcing the use of transparent envelops for every letters sent. It is incredibly dangerous for everyone's privacy and data.
It breaks encryption 💔
It doesn't protect anyone ⚠️
It endangers everyone! ☠️
Write to your local representatives about it. Push against Chat Control with all you've got ✊
This is important.
#ChatControl #NoChatControl #Privacy #Encryption #RootForE2EE

2024-05-25 19:14:40

Gentle Reminder for Newcomers :mastodon: :
Boosting posts keeps Mastodon alive!
Boost what you love! 💚
Boost freely! :boost_ok:✨
#Mastodon #Fediverse

2024-05-25 18:12:56

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Agreed 😷🤘

2024-05-24 17:35:53

FediFriends! Let's start a discussion to
help new people switching to the (Windows alternative) Linux Operating System :tux:✨
What is your favorite Linux distribution
(a type of Linux OS) to recommend to complete non-tech beginners?
Can you share an easy-to-follow guide to help them get started?
NOTE: Keep your replies free from jargon, judgement, and accessible to beginners please 💚
If you are new to Linux and want to ask questions, feel free to ask here! :blobcatheart:
#Linux #StartingWithLinux #LinuxHelp #Windows

2024-05-24 16:17:35

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I am using only DuckDuckGo for about 5-6 years now and I've never looked back! :duckduckgo:👍

2024-05-23 16:42:34

Tell me about something related to technology (a project, an organization, an idea, a law, a group, an event, etc) that gives you hope for the future: 👀
#Tech 💚

2024-05-22 02:52:21

Well, that was an intense day of job interviews and applications! Going to bed now for a well-deserved rest.
Good night Fediverse!
Keep up the good work! :dragon_heart:

2024-05-21 22:22:24

What kind of media do you prefer to consume on social media? 👀
(you can pick multiple choices)
#SocialMedia :mastodon: :twitter: :facebook: :youtube: 🧵 :pixelfed:

2024-05-21 22:10:44

Microsoft's Recall feature might be the greatest thing that ever happened to Linux :tux:
#Recall

2024-05-21 21:37:37

A Word of Advice if you
intend on using/trying Microsoft's newly announced Recall feature :windows: :
Be *extremely* careful with the data of others.
Recording your own data is one thing, but if you continuously use a feature that will record others on video conferences, chat conversations, and emails, without explicit consent, you could get in a lot of trouble.
Not only this can be extremely unethical (to say the least), but it could also expose you to serious legal consequences.
Remember:
1. Be careful: The use of this feature might not even be legal in some locations/situations/circumstances. If you use it, you should verify this first.
2. Consent should always be free, explicit, and revocable.
3. Once you collect the data of others, you become its guardian. You have a responsibility to secure it properly, for as long as you keep it. This is a heavy burden.
4. The easiest and safest course of action is to simply not collect this data in the first place.
In that sense, I highly recommend NOT using features such as Microsoft's Recall.
This is a data privacy disaster waiting to happen. For others, and for yourself.
#Privacy #Recall #Microsoft :2001:
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/microsofts-new-recall-feature-will-record-everything-you-do-on-your-pc/

2024-05-21 04:09:18

Me: iTerm2, I want to exit Vim please.
iTerm2 3.5: I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that :2001:

2024-05-19 21:21:24

I accidentally just started a dark grey hashtag.
Just so you know. In case you want to participate with dark grey topics 🙃🎨
#4e5250

2024-05-19 19:05:10

There are no separations anymore.
Online life is real life.

2024-05-18 22:31:30

What is your favorite reference to privacy,
and/or example of good privacy,
from a fictional tv show or movie? 👀🔒✨
#Privacy #TvShow #Movies

2024-05-18 21:46:21

New Shirt Alert! 🚨👕
I really like this one because
it is also educational! 🔒✨
This shirt's design references the 7 foundational principles of Privacy by Design, developed by Ann Cavoukian in 1995:
1. Proactive
2. Default
3. Embedded
4. Functional
5. Secure
6. Transparent
7. User-centric
Learn more: https://www.sfu.ca/~palys/Cavoukian-2011-PrivacyByDesign-7FoundationalPrinciples.pdf
#Privacy #PrivacyByDesign
https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/media_attachments/files/112/464/263/287/476/571/original/e0855d21c853b63e.jpg

2024-05-18 17:37:40

Do you still have an account on Twitter(X)? :twitter: :birdsite:
#Twitter #X #Fediverse #Mastodon

2024-05-18 16:48:05

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I love SVG too! 🥰

2024-05-18 15:56:53

Today I Learned hashtag MerMay is a thing this month!
Go check it out to browse some cool mermaid/merman/merperson art from Fediverse artists!
🌈🧜 ✨👇
#MerMay

2024-05-18 15:44:01

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Have to do what the boss says, no choice :blobcatprofit:

2024-05-18 15:36:33

It is Caturday! :blobcatrainbow:
Don't forget to share your cat(s) with us (if you want) using the [hashtag]Caturday to ensure all the Fediverse can benefit from their incredible cat-beauty :ageblobcat:
#Mastodon #Fediverse

2024-05-18 02:52:15

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It is hard. That's why we need to do it all together 💚

2024-05-18 02:01:52

Hope is the fuel that makes building a better world possible.
We must nurture it 💚

2024-05-16 21:10:06

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That is a gorgeous bouquet 🥰💐

2024-05-16 04:22:24

Were mathematics
discovered or invented?
Please discuss :ablobcatpopcorn:

2024-05-10 21:24:49

What technology and/or tech organization gives you the most hope for the future right now? 💚👀
#Tech

2024-05-10 20:03:57

Controversial opinion (apparently):
With so called AI, they started by trying to automate the things that should honestly never be automated:
Art,
Communication,
Decision Making.
Those are all very human things that humans are actually quite good at.
What would actually be useful is to automate the things that humans can't do, or that are dangerous for humans to do.
Then, everyone who gets their job automated should have their wage replaced with UBI (Universal Basic Income) as compensation.
#AI #GenAI #UBI

2024-05-05 04:29:25

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Yay!!!! :awesome: 🌱

2024-05-04 17:32:20

It is Saturday! What nerdy/geeky activity are you planning to do today? :blobcatnerd:✨

2024-05-02 17:58:58

If you heard about Password Managers but aren't using one yet and would like to start soon:
I wrote this article-tip to help you get started with using a password manager for the first time.
Setting up a password manager can be a little intimidating at first, but it is one of the best thing you can do to improve your security and privacy online. It will allow you to easily use a unique, long, and complex password for each of your many accounts without having to remember any of them!
I hope this article can encourage you to make the jump towards better security! 🔑✨
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/easy-practical-privacy-tips-for-everyone.html#tip-password
#WorldPasswordDay #Password #Security #Privacy

2024-05-02 17:13:54

If you are the tech-savvy person within your family or friends group :blobcatcool: :
Never ever shame someone for coming to you for advice after being the victim of a scam, malware, or for using an unsecure product.
If you do this,
they might never come back to you later. They might just feel so ashamed they will just stay alone with their tech problems.
Instead, always tell them:
1. It was a good idea to come to you with this. Be empathetic with them 💚
2. Give them advice on how to minimize the damage now. Actionable advice 🚑
3. Help them harden their security for now and for the future. Recommend better products to them. But be careful not to overwhelm them with advice. One step at the time 🔒
4. Talk to them with respect and empathy. Tell them how the people who abused their trust are horrible and anyone can fall for the right scam. Remind them there are things to do to reduce the risks of being victimized again in the future, and help them slowly implementing these 💪
5. Be thankful they trusted you with this. It means they think highly of you 🥰
#Security #Privacy

2024-05-02 16:15:24

For today's World Password Day 🔑✨:
What is your favorite password manager service, and why? 👀
#WorldPasswordDay #Security #Privacy

2024-04-30 17:12:25

Gentle Privacy and Security Reminder
for Organizations 🔒🗑:
One of the easiest way for your organization to not have data stolen in a data breach, is simply to not have this data.
One of the easiest way to save your organization future headaches and costs is to simply delete thoroughly the data you do not need anymore as soon as you do not need it anymore.
Whenever possible, it's even better to not collect it at all in the first place.
You might need to retain some data of course, but when an incident occurs, you will greatly reduce the harm, damage, and cost if you keep only the minimum data required.
You cannot be held accountable for the data you simply do not have.
Keep this in mind! ✔️✨
#TinyPrivacyTip #Privacy #DataMinimization #DataDeletion

2024-04-25 20:14:53

Super Teeny-Tiny Mastodon Tip for Newcomers 🐘✨:
There is no algorithm for your Home feed here.
On Mastodon,
WE are The Algorithm! :blobcheer:
To keep everyone's Home feeds lively,
it is important to Boost (repost) the posts of others.
So, when you see a post that you like, if you want your followers to see it in their Home timelines as well,
don't forget to Boost it! :boost_ok: 🚀✨
#TinyMastodonTip #Mastodon

2024-04-25 16:50:18

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THANK YOU TINKER!! :awesome: :mastodon:

2024-04-25 16:42:51

Today is my Fediversary! :blobcatbirthday:✨
For this special day,
I would like to thank 3 people who have made it possible for me to be on Mastodon:
Firstly, thank you [@eloquence](https://social.coop/@eloquence) Your tireless posts advocating Mastodon from Twitter are what first convinced me to make the jump! :birdsite:
Secondly, thanks to [@tinker](https://infosec.exchange/@tinker) who recommended I pick Infosec Exchange as my instance at the time, praising how good a job Jerry was doing administrating it. Indeed! You were right! :1000:
And finally, all the thanks to [@jerry](https://infosec.exchange/@jerry) for doing such an amazing job administrating this Mastodon instance! You kept the ship afloat through storms and twitter-tsunamis in such an impressive way. I will forever be incredibly grateful for that 💚
Thank you all!
Long live Mastodon and The Fediverse! :em_rainbow:🎉
#Mastodon #Fediverse #Fediversary

2024-04-08 04:08:29

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Hahaha! I love that one too! 😂

2024-04-08 03:49:53

A Word on Data Anonymization 🔥🔒:
Data anonymization is the
process of removing any identifiable information to insure a piece of data cannot be linked to an individual anymore.
Anyone using this technique must be extremely careful about it.
Only removing the obvious identifiers such as name and email might not be enough. When applying anonymization techniques, it is vital to consider the data in context.
Here are a couple of examples
to illustrate my point 🧵👇:
1/4 #DataAnonymization #Privacy #TinyPrivacyTip

2024-04-06 16:48:13

I am strongly considering buying this highly offensive shirt. Should I?
🖖 :rebel: :tardis:
#StarTrek #StarWars #DoctorWho
https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/media_attachments/files/112/225/294/253/769/731/original/61185861ee2e10b2.png

2024-04-05 19:49:19

Controversial Opinion (apparently):
I do not want an “AI-powered” feature for anything.
In fact, I am even willing to pay *more* so that all my data stays local, private, and never touch any so-called AI ever.
#Privacy #AI

2024-04-03 00:32:58

Very Important Existential Captcha Questions 🤔
Is the cyclist part of The Bicycle? 🚲
Is the pole part of The Traffic Light? 🚦
What if The Bus is obscured by a car? Is the hidden bus part still part of The Bus? 🚌
I will never level up from Captcha-Academy without answer to these important questions. Without your help, I could remain forever a robot in the eyes of robots 🤖

2024-03-31 00:46:04

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We like all of it! :heart_cyber:☀️

2024-03-27 14:58:20

Unpopular opinion: You don’t need all this invasive analytics for your website or app. Respect your users’ and visitors’ privacy.
Let it flow.
#Privacy

2024-03-27 14:52:44

Small reminder that using a VPN
(Virtual Private Network) is only a transfer of trust. You should trust your VPN service company more than you trust your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Small reminder that Meta (Facebook) is a company you should never trust.

2024-03-27 03:25:57

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“This is a ‘man-in-the-middle’ approach.” 😬

2024-03-22 16:27:47

About the social media Threads
from Meta (Facebook) starting to federate (connect) with the Fediverse (Mastodon, Lemmy, Pixelfed, and many other software who are part of the Fediverse family) :facebook: :mastodon:
If you are wondering if
your instance (server) will federate (connect) with Threads,
you can check this very handy website created by [@nm](https://veganism.social/@nm) here: https://fedipact.veganism.social/
The instances marked with "fedipact" have publicly taken a stand to never federate with Threads/Meta ✊💖
👉 If you decide you prefer to move your account to a different instance, here's how: https://infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon/111926176205156114
👉 If you want to support your instance's admin(s) or new admin(s), here's how: https://infosec.exchange/@Em0nM4stodon/110550055620332092
Thanks to [@thegiddystitcher](https://sunny.garden/@thegiddystitcher) for posting about this website: https://sunny.garden/@thegiddystitcher/112140158544799914
#Fediverse #Mastodon #Threads #Meta #Facebook

2024-03-22 06:09:03

I created an account on the Fediverse
*because* it is not Facebook,
*because* it is different,
*because* it is better,
*because* it doesn’t have ads,
*because* it is more respectful of its users,
*because* it doesn’t have an algorithm deciding what I see,
and *because* is has much better ethics and moderation.
I really hope it stays that way :facebook: :nes_fire:
#Fediverse #Mastodon #Threads #Facebook #Meta

2024-03-22 02:07:29

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Saving this picture for repeated future usage.

2024-03-17 20:30:47

Remembering that time when I was playing with some cryptography script and accidentally produced an unbelievably large number in my terminal:
https://media.infosec.exchange/infosec.exchange/media_attachments/files/112/112/908/006/662/250/original/0a9d0f7b6eadcea7.jpeg

2024-03-06 16:59:35

Remember Friends:
Age-verification does not protect
the children online. It just endangers everyone’s data, including the children’s.
Write to your local representatives to
speak out against online age-verification.
#Privacy #AgeVerification #KOSA

2023-08-20 00:52:01

Using #Mastodon
and the #Fediverse is an act of rebellion in itself.
By being here,
you are contributing to grow an alternative system that is led by the people and for the people, not for profits.
By being here,
you are encouraging a solution to a deteriorating social climate that thrives on outrage and monetization of hate.
By being here,
you are participating to the development of a new system that can slowly build a better world.
Thank you for being here 💚

2023-03-09 21:51:49

Hey Wonderful People of Mastodon Old and New! :rainbowdance:
To celebrate #JoinMastodonDay :mastodon: today, here’s a list of links from my blog’s The Mastodon’s Guide to the Fediverse for you to share with people you want to bring in!
Let’s get all of your friends here with us! 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘 🐘 ✨
The Mastodon’s Guide to the Fediverse (whole guide) 📚
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html
1. Choosing an Instance 🏡
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step1-instance
2. Creating Your Mastodon Account :awesome:
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step2-account
3. Looking Like a Human :ablobsmile:
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step3-profile
4. Security and Privacy for Your Account 🔒
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step4-security
5. Finding People :blobcheerbounce:
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step5-following
6. Mastodon Lexicon :blobcatreading:
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step6-lexicon
7. Finding Topics 🔍
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step7-topics
8. Understanding the Mastodon Culture :blobcatheart:
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step8-culture
9. Posting Etiquette :blobcouple:
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step9-etiquette
10. Getting Organized for a Smoother Experience :meowBox:
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step10-organize
11. Moving Around 🚀
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step11-moving
12. Exploring the Whole Fediverse! :geodesic:✨
https://controlaltdelete.technology/articles/the-mastodons-guide-to-the-fediverse.html#step12-fediverse
You can also check some
of my other tips here on this hashtag! #TinyMastodonTip :ablobcatrainbow: