Cloud engineer by day, security researcher by habit. Background in pen testing, bug bounties, and security engineering at scale. Mostly self hosted, and write about what actually works for privacy and security , testing a lot of stuff along the way.
Security
While official app stores like Google Play and Apple App Store provide a secure and trusted platform for app installation (though not always), some users are attracted to the idea of sideloading apps from unknown sources. Sideloading refers to the practice of installing apps from sources other than the official
News
A fake Android chat app called “SafeChat” is being used to steal user data from popular messaging platforms like Signal and WhatsApp. This advanced Android malware, disguised as a secure messaging app, has been targeting users in the South Asian region. The group behind these attacks is suspected to be
Privacy
If you're running a VPN on your iPhone expecting all traffic to route through the tunnel, some of it isn't. Apple services — including Apple Push Notification Service (APNs), Apple Maps, and others — bypass VPN connections on iOS. Security researchers have documented this across multiple iOS versions
Privacy
A VPN doesn't make you anonymous. It shifts your network traffic from your ISP's visibility to your VPN provider's — and whether that trade improves your privacy depends entirely on which provider you're trusting and whether their no-logs claims have ever been
Guides
In the vast landscape of Domain Name System (DNS) servers, finding a trustworthy and customizable option can be a daunting task. Many individuals and organizations rely on default DNS servers provided by internet service providers (ISPs). However, there are alternative DNS options available that offer better performance, enhanced security, and
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In the current age of technology, where preserving one’s online privacy and security is of paramount importance, it is essential to ensure the confidentiality of your online activities. While many aspects of online privacy are widely discussed, DNS privacy is an often-overlooked area that deserves attention. The Domain
Privacy
In today’s digital world, online privacy has become a growing concern for internet users. With the increasing number of data breaches and privacy infringements, individuals are seeking ways to protect their personal information while browsing the web. While a VPN can provide some level of security, it’s not
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In today’s digital age, where our smartphones hold a wealth of personal information, ensuring the security of our devices has become more important than ever. With the multitude of options available to lock and unlock our smartphones, it can be overwhelming to determine the most secure and practical method.
Privacy
Every app on your phone is collecting something. The question is what, and whether you can do anything about it. Since 2022, both Apple and Google have made this easier to check — though with some important caveats about how much you can actually trust what they tell you. Here'
Privacy
As third-party cookies are gradually being phased out, the digital advertising industry is seeking new solutions to maintain targeted advertising and measurement capabilities while respecting user privacy. Google’s proposed Topics API has gained attention as a potential replacement for third-party cookies, but it has also raised concerns
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AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads and tracking. After you set it up, it’ll cover ALL your home devices, and you don’t need any client-side software for that. It operates as a DNS server that re-routes tracking domains to a “black hole”
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CapRover is an extremely easy to use app/database deployment & web server manager. It is a FOSS alternative to Cloudron. Similar products include YunoHost and Yatch. It’s blazingly fast and very robust as it uses Docker, nginx, Lets Encrypt and NetData under the hood behind its simple-to-