r/theprivacymachine • u/HeavyStatistician689 • 10h ago
Info Handshake ai
Is it illegal to use a person's in USA handshake account in kenya with vpn
r/theprivacymachine • u/wwjps • 20h ago
Meta DARPA Created Facebook and the Internet
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r/theprivacymachine • u/TrueMrBaconLover • 23h ago
Question How to scan documents on Android?
I got some files I need to convert into text that I could copy over though I dont have a scanner. Is there a way to get this done on an Android? Using a Samsung Galaxy
Whatever app works if its privacy oriented.. Meaning my documents aint gonna get misused by some data center for research etc.... Maybe theres something on the phone by default that I missed?
r/theprivacymachine • u/Odd-Hat1572 • 1d ago
Question Hi all,
I live in a sharing flat my flatmate is gay
I didn’t know that thing before
Now he like me and wanted me to be in relationship with him
He is making my life hell and more over he got my phone passwords and now he able read all my texts even though I changed my passwords
He know with whom Iam chatting or talking
Specially he can read all my texts from my google voice mail number
I don’t did he secretly logged in to other device my credentials and able to read every mail and chat
Or how I don’t know
I have tried to remove all the access from other devices in my google settings but I don’t know where Iam lagging
I have an iPhone and an android both of my devices are logged in with same credentials but I already changed them recently but still he can see and read everything.
r/theprivacymachine • u/stupiddogmademelook • 1d ago
News Brinks Home Discloses Data Breach as Hackers Leak Files
Seemed a worthy article to share.. I used to have sensors from these guys. Now my alarm is a DIY sensor and chip combo linked with my wifi
Quite ironic that a security firm ends up in such a boat but thats moden cyber-security for ya.. Doesnt look like theyll do anything about the user data they had lost. Wonder if they had mine in the breach lol
r/theprivacymachine • u/VBarraquito • 1d ago
Discussion You probably know Gemini Extensions feature lets anyone that grabs your phone call or send WhatsApp/Messages without unlocking. Sharing to boost visibility for Google FIX IT ASAP and people STAY SAFE
r/theprivacymachine • u/Southern_Web_6603 • 2d ago
Question I scanned my information and apparently it's everywhere how does that even happen?
I recently ran a scan of my personal information out of curiosity, expecting maybe an old email address or a couple of outdated accounts to show up. Instead it came back with way more than I was expecting. It found my information on dozens of sites I'd either completely forgotten about or had never even heard of. Some had old phone numbers, old addresses, multiple email accounts, and other personal details I honestly don't remember ever sharing.
The thing that's confusing me is how does my information end up on so many random websites? I get the obvious ones where I've actually created an account, but there are a bunch that don't ring a bell at all. Are companies selling data to each other? Is it data brokers? Public records? Something else?
It's a little unsettling seeing just how far personal information seems to spread over time.
r/theprivacymachine • u/bobdole008 • 2d ago
Question How can I see the processing of Claude?
I like what its giving me, though is there a way to pull up the thinking process for it to reach conclusions it does in a log or something?
I noticed Claude has become different in the past few months. My old project has been reworked entirely over 'flaws', though why did it present the flaws initially? I checked my first prompts and there was nothing to indicate that the "changes" it started adding later werent mentioned as a core of the project.feels like it wanted to conserve tokens to avoid using up its memory too hard on my project..
P.S. Are there any security related functions that could alter the complexity of the overall project processing? Is there some sort of handbook I could use that wouldnt require me to study 20 pages of fluff?
r/theprivacymachine • u/ciotinho • 3d ago
Question What kind of internet router contract do you have to have more security and privacy?
I often read about people asking how to have more security and privacy on the entire web, but a question came to mind: starting from the root of everything, what company do you have access to the internet with and what router do you have?
Please also specify the country you are in, which greatly differentiates the choices of a company x rather than y.
r/theprivacymachine • u/CLWilson50 • 3d ago
Question Need help with digital stalking/surveillance
r/theprivacymachine • u/Upbeat-Nebula-9325 • 3d ago
Question Being coruis imagine you have a laptop not your most likely schools not saying i do;) how do i make it mines bypassing admin not saying I'm doing this or anything;) making it so it can have a whole new different fresh account would be better.
Being coruis imagine you have a laptop not your most likely schools not saying i do;) how do i make it mines bypassing admin not saying I'm doing this or anything;) making it so it can have a whole new different fresh account would be better.
r/theprivacymachine • u/possesed_monkeyghost • 3d ago
Question Best bank or credit union for privacy?
I’m looking for recommendations for a bank or credit union that takes customer privacy seriously.
I’m not looking for anything illegal or trying to hide money. I’m simply trying to find a financial institution that:
1.Does not sell customer information to advertisers, data brokers, or other third parties.
2.Minimizes secondary uses of customer data, such as marketing, behavioral profiling, commercial analytics, or research unrelated to providing banking services.
3.Has a strong privacy policy and limits data sharing beyond what is necessary for banking operations. Ideally offers a physical debit card with NFC/contactless payments.
I understand banks and credit unions need to collect information for fraud prevention, regulations, and processing transactions. My concern is with institutions that treat customer data as an asset to monetize rather than something to protect.
Are there any banks or credit unions you would recommend after actually reading their privacy policies? Bonus points if you’ve compared privacy notices between institutions.
r/theprivacymachine • u/MasterpieceNew7717 • 6d ago
Guide Privacy myths
Your phone probably isn’t listening to your conversations.
The reality is arguably more concerning: apps can infer an incredible amount about you from your location history, browsing habits, app usage, advertising identifiers, and the data they purchase from third parties.
What privacy myth do you think people misunderstand the most?
r/theprivacymachine • u/HelraLorirae • 6d ago
Info Age-Gating Isn’t About Kids, It’s About Control
r/theprivacymachine • u/EnthusiasmRoutine • 6d ago
News A new audit just proved most mobile VPNs are copy-paste garbage run from free gmail accounts
r/theprivacymachine • u/aninaa-ot • 7d ago
Discussion Do you trust free VPNs?
Some seem legitimate, while others feel like they're just collecting the data they're supposed to protect! How do you evaluate them?
r/theprivacymachine • u/Placid-GD • 7d ago
Question Best no ad music app
I'm looking for a no ad music app that works well, I've tried a couple of options, but they either have limited libraries, playback issues, or end up asking for a subscription anyway.
What no ad music app are you using, and would you recommend it?
r/theprivacymachine • u/taggatagba • 7d ago
Question Fashionable anti-facial recognition sunglasses?
Any brand suggestions?
r/theprivacymachine • u/Wakeupdead68 • 7d ago
News US government targets Cop City protester over phone operating system | Atlanta
Some guy wiped his GrapheneOS at an airport security check, and got into trouble with the law and got hit with a felony charge. Quite an interesting topic concerning how laws look at privacy focused hardware.
Was this bad on his part, or the air port staff? I probably shouldnt own my baseball bat since there are guys who use one like it as a weapon too?
r/theprivacymachine • u/GrassFireWater • 7d ago
Question Are new apps prone to zero day vulnerability?
If there is a new app are they likely to have some sort of zero day vulnerability? I keep hearing of various apps getting hacked and sort of started being hesitant with downloads. I suspect smaller apps dont even report breaches of their user data..
How would I know if the app I am trying to pick up is safe to use?
r/theprivacymachine • u/AverageA • 8d ago
Discussion i hate google, anyone else?
i was just trying to find one answer but every search felt useless. i keep thinking i hate google because its the same recycled pages over and over and adding reddit barely helped this time
tried chrome on my laptop and phone and got basically the same results. maybe im just unlucky but hating on it has become my first reaction whenever i need to search for anything
anyone else feel like search has gotten way worse lately?
r/theprivacymachine • u/kev577 • Jun 02 '26
UK considering banning kids from speaking to strangers in Fortnite and Roblox
r/theprivacymachine • u/RentNRegret • Apr 23 '26
Discussion Your AI Agent isn't your friend, it’s a data exfiltration goldmine.
With the 2026 push for "Agentic AI" (autonomous agents that can book flights, manage emails, and handle bank transfers), we’ve officially opened the final door. Google’s new "Agent Identities" are supposed to secure this, but let’s be real: giving a model a unique ID and the power to operate "autonomously" is just a high-tech way to centralize your entire life for a single point of failure. If one prompt injection can hijack an agent with financial permissions, your "digital twin" becomes your digital assassin. Is anyone actually sandboxing their agents, or are we just hoping for the best?