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tuta.com
Age verification is spreading like cancer.

First they came for adults site and social media; now they are already discussing about putting VPNs and app stores behind #AgeVerfication 🇬🇧🇦🇺

What’s sold as “online safety” means #surveillance via IDs checks or face scans.

👉 tuta.com/blog/age-ver...
Age Verification: What countries require you to perform ID checks & for what websites and platforms? | Tuta
Will the age verification era kill anonymity? As more countries are passing age verification laws, let's take a look at what countries already require it, and for what services, online sites,and socia...
tuta.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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techcrunch.com
On Wednesday, the Indian telecom ministry said Sanchar Saathi, an anti-theft and cybersecurity protection app, would remain voluntary, and that smartphone makers would no longer be required to preload it on devices they sell.
After intense backlash, India pulls mandate to pre-install government app on smartphones | TechCrunch
On Wednesday, the Indian telecom ministry said Sanchar Saathi, an anti-theft and cybersecurity protection app, would remain voluntary, and that smartphone makers would no longer be required to preload it on devices they sell.
techcrunch.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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tuta.com
🚨Sanchar Saathi & Max: How India & Russia are turning on surveillance for everyone

➡️ State-owned apps must be installed
➡️ Apps have invasive permissions

While end-to-end encryption will not be broken, your entire meta-data is at risk.

Learn more: 👉🏼 tuta.com/blog/sanchar...
DD India Tweet: The Department of Telecommunications (@DoT India) has mandated all mobile manufacturers and importers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on devices sold in India, strengthening #cybersecurity and curbing IMEI misuse. #SancharSaathi #Telecom #CyberSecurity #India
December 3, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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tuta.com
🚨Starting Dec 16th, Meta AI will read your private messages - unless you opt out now! 🚨

Opting out is hilariously complex, but we've got you covered. 💪

Oh, and @noybeu.bsky.social is already on it: tuta.com/blog/noyb-me... 🍿
Screenshot of the Meta Privacy Center to opt out from AI tracking Screenshot of the Meta Privacy Center to opt out from AI tracking Screenshot of the Meta Privacy Center to opt out from AI tracking
December 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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tuta.com
FYI: by turning off "Smart features" Google also turns off spell check and the promotions & social tabs.

So to "enjoy" all feature in Google, you must give consent to AI tracking. That's privacy blackmail and should be illegal.
tuta.com Tuta @tuta.com · Nov 21
🚨 BREAKING #Google just activated #Gemini on #Gmail - without asking you.

Turn it off now; here's how!
tuta.com/blog/how-to-...

✊️ Fight AI & fight Google

You have to manually turn off Smart Features in the Setting menu in TWO locations.

Share so everyone is aware. ❤️
“We’ve activated Gemini on Android, Gmail, Chrome, Photos, and Google apps” With a reply, "No Thanks! Learn how to disable Gemini on Android, Gmail, Chrome, Photos, & Google apps on the Tuta blog. " Turn off smart features in Gmail, Chat & Meet: Screenshot of the google settings you need to navigate to turn off smart features. Next to Smart features click the box to turn off smart features in Gmail, Chat and Meet. Click on Manage Workspace smart feature settings and toggle these setting off.
November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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tuta.com
It's easy to build an app with zero #tracking! 💪🔒️

This #BlackFriday is your best chance to become a #Legend: tuta.com/black-friday 🎉
Tuta Mail Data Not Collected The developer does not collect any data from this app. Gmail Data Linked to You The following data may be collected and linked to your identity: Purchases Location Contact Info\ Contacts User Content search History BB Identifiers all Usage Data Diagnostics Other Data
November 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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tuta.com
🚨 3.5 billion users: Entire WhatsApp directory publicly accessible

Source: www.theregister.com/2025/11/19/w...

Here are our best #WhatsApp alternatives: tuta.com/blog/best-wh...

Conclusion: Choose #Signal
3.5B WhatsApp users' info scooped through enumeration flaw
: Two-day exploit opened up 3.5 billion users to myriad potential harms
www.theregister.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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tuta.com
#CloudFlare is down taking half the web offline. Don't put all your eggs in one basket!
tuta.com Tuta @tuta.com · Nov 18
DeApple, DeMicrosoft, DeGoogle, ... DIVERSIFY
Image with logos from Apple, Microsoft and Google for all kinds of products and alternatives for diversification: NextCloud, Tuta Mail, Tuta Calendar, Notesnook, Tasks, CryptPad, Mistral
November 18, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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winfuture.de
Massive Störungen im Netz: #Cloudflare kämpft mit technischen Problemen und sorgt damit für Ausfälle zahlreicher Webdienste. Betroffen sind u. a. X und OpenAI. Das CDN-Unternehmen arbeitet an der Behebung.
Cloudflare kämpft mit Problemen, reißt gefühlt halbes Internet mit
winfuture.de
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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techcrunch.com
The infrastructure service Cloudflare faced massive outages on Tuesday morning, cutting off access to ChatGPT, Claude, Spotify, X, and other platforms.
Cloudflare outage takes down X one month after Musk mocked AWS customers | TechCrunch
The infrastructure service Cloudflare faced massive outages on Tuesday morning, cutting off access to ChatGPT, Claude, Spotify, X, and other platforms.
techcrunch.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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tuta.com
🚨 It's official: Google wants to scan your Gmail 🚨

Here are the plans: tuta.com/blog/how-to-...

Disable Gemini now! We explain

👉️ How to disable Gemini
👉️ How to deinstall Gemini

Stop #Google now: 👉️ tuta.com/blog/how-to-...
Google 2010: ”We Know Where You Are. We Know Where You’ve Been. We Can More Or Less Know What You’re Thinking About.” ERIC SCHMIDT G 2025: "Search AI Mode will know everything about you." ROBBY STEIN
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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winfuture.de
Die KI-Branche erlebt ihre schwerste Börsenwoche seit April: Tech-Giganten wie #Nvidia und #Microsoft verloren zusammen 800 Milliarden Dollar #Marktwert. Platzt die #KI-Blase oder ist es nur eine Kurskorrektur?
800 Mrd. $ futsch: Marktwerte von KI-Firmen wie Nvidia stürzen ab
winfuture.de
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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winfuture.de
Sicherheitsexperten haben eine massive #Cyberspionage-Kampagne aufgedeckt: Über 1500 Server weltweit mit einer VShell-basierten Backdoor infiltriert. Auch die von Regierungsstellen und Militäreinrichtungen.
Spionage-Kampagne enttarnt: Backdoor auf 1500 Servern gefunden
winfuture.de
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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techcrunch.com
Nvidia has signed a €1 billion partnership with Deutsche Telekom to set up an "AI factory" in Munich that aims to boost Germany's AI computing power by 50%.
Nvidia, Deutsche Telekom strike €1B partnership for a data center in Munich | TechCrunch
Nvidia has signed a €1 billion partnership with Deutsche Telekom to set up an "AI factory" in Munich that aims to boost Germany's AI computing power by 50%.
techcrunch.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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winfuture.de
Bei einem Test hat ein Verkehrsbetrieb in #Norwegen eine beunruhigende Entdeckung gemacht: Etwa 1300 #E-Busse der Flotte können von ihrem Hersteller aus #China aus der Ferne kontrolliert werden.
Norweger entsetzt: China-Hersteller hat Fernkontrolle über E-Busse
winfuture.de
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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tuta.com
👉🏼 Australia’s competition regulator says Microsoft misled around 2.7 million users into paying more for Microsoft 365 when offering its AI Copilot.

Find out more: tuta.com/blog/microso...

#Microsoft #AI #Microsoft356 #Australia
Microsoft sued for misleading millions of customers into paying a 45% increase for AI add-ons. | Tuta
Australia’s competition regulator sued Microsoft, alleging it misled around 2.7 million users into paying up to 45% more in subscription prices for Microsoft 365 because of its AI integration. But the...
tuta.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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winfuture.de
Ein Ingenieur blockierte die ungewollte Datensammlung seines Staubsaugerroboters - daraufhin schickte der Hersteller ein Kill Command und deaktivierte das Gerät aus der Ferne. #Datenschutz #IoT
Nutzer unterbindet Datensammlung - Hersteller deaktiviert Saugroboter
winfuture.de
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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techcrunch.com
Microsoft Azure is facing a significant outage, with services affected like Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Minecraft.
Microsoft Azure is down, affecting 365, Xbox, Minecraft, and others | TechCrunch
Microsoft Azure is facing a significant outage, with services affected like Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Minecraft.
techcrunch.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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engadget.com
An Azure outage is affecting Microsoft 365, Xbox and Minecraft
The service issues follow a giant AWS outage last week.
dlvr.it
October 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
av1.bsky.social
three.ma/nothingtohide
#Privacy
“I have nothing to hide”: Why Privacy Matters
Does this statement make your hair stand on end? Unfortunately, the “nothing to hide” argument has persisted for far too long and often prevents any constructive discussion about privacy protection on...
three.ma
October 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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techcrunch.com
Security researchers found a government hacking campaign that relies on Windows spyware developed by surveillance tech maker Memento Labs. When reached by TechCrunch, the spyware maker's chief executive blamed a government customer for getting caught.
CEO of spyware maker Memento Labs confirms one of its government customers was caught using its malware | TechCrunch
Security researchers found a government hacking campaign that relies on Windows spyware developed by surveillance tech maker Memento Labs. When reached by TechCrunch, the spyware maker's chief executive blamed a government customer for getting caught.
techcrunch.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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tuta.com
#ChatControl is OFF the table for now. 💪

But Peter Hummelgaard wants to bring it back.

😡 He now even claims your activism was paid for by Big Tech! 😡

Fight for #encryption & #privacy 🔒️

Source: netzpolitik.org/2025/absurd-...

#No2Backdoors #CyberSecurityMonth #CyberSecurity #Security
Danish Minister of Justice and chief architect of the current Chat Control proposal, Peter Hummelgaard, wants to bring it back in December
October 28, 2025 at 9:17 AM
av1.bsky.social
Looks like double standard… #F1 #MexicoGP www.motorsport.com/f1/news/geor...
George Russell blasts “lawnmower racing” as F1 drivers cut Turn 2 at Mexico GP start
Russell deemed racing standards subpar in Mexico and felt hard done by
www.motorsport.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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harry.bsky.team
A note for sports: Bluesky’s engagement rate was x10 higher than X’s across a sampling of identical posts made on both platforms by @rapsheet.bsky.social (sharing with permission)

Fwiw we see a similar trend across all communities, not just sports. Real people, real conversations.
October 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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tuta.com
❌ Big Techs like Musk's X do not need to own the monopoly.

✅ Luckily there are better Twitter alternatives.

👉🏼 In today's guide we take a look at the best ones so that you can say NO to big tech.

tuta.com/blog/twitter...

#Mastodon #BlueSky #X #BigTech
Drake meme: Drake saying no to X and Drake saying yes to BlueSky and Mastodon.
October 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM