So I need to have about 15-20 different profiles in a browser that should appear as coming from different PCs/Laptops. So I'd like “each profile to have its own unique fingerprint” but it should be constant (saved between sessions- so when opened tomorrow- profile A's fingerprint shd. be same as today but each profile shd. be very different from one another). Cookies will be saved in each these profiles. And I'll be running these profiles from a virtual machine with Win 10, on a host Win 10 PC to keep all isolated as well.  And I'm using good proxies for diff. IPs. For each of these profiles.

I moved to this setup after using a major Anti Detect browser, as its costs were not justified. So I'm basically trying to replicate the fingerprinting and other defenses that AD browsers have with this setup.

I’ve tested Brave and Vivaldi with some extensions but still not getting there. After many hours of research on various forums, I’m still not on a clear path! There is just 1 issue that is stumping:

1.    Each of the profiles, must have a different fingerprint (main components I think being- Navigator, Canvas, Fonts, Port scan etc.) – so I need an extension to generate that unique fingerprint and then SAVE it in that profile forever (NOT Randomized ever so often, as most extensions do).

I’ll also use extensions for WebRTC and Geolocation by Proxy- those are not an issue for chrome, e.g I could use WebRTC network limiter extn (by Google) and for timezone spoofing     link

Regardless of whether I go with Firefox or Vivaldi (or any Chrome fork)- I’d like user-agent to spoof as “Chrome on Windows”- as for every 1 other browser user, there are 60 Chrome users and I want the profiles to blend in crowd. That also is doable with extensions.

I heard that Arkenfox on Firefox  can serve – but not sure if it deals with this and if so, how? And I can test profiles using  browserleaks.com;  amiunique.org or  Bromite.org

So big issue is really – any tool/extension to generate a unique fingerprint for each of these profiles and then SAVE it in profile forever (NOT Randomly change it ever so often).

I'm surprised that in various forums I still dont see any light for this “rather simple use case” – to generate “completely new fingerprint for each browser profiles” and save it until profile is deleted.

And just FYI- I’m a “below Noob” at coding.  So sincerely hope the experts here can chime in with some direction, in language I can follow!  Thanks and looking forward. Cross-psted

Some here that is using or used https://black.com ?

Im looking for a provider with good aviable names + Domain

So I visited a website on my phone that asked me to disable my ad blocker, etc, but I do NOT have an ad blocker installed on my phone, because I'm getting absolutely swamped by ads on just about every other website. Any suggestions?

So , I received a pop from some software which was not even installed in my phone , I was getting Pop-ads to play games on random sites but today I got from somewhere which was not even on my phone , I tried going to the app through system settings but didn't find it,

I quickly factory reset my phone because I was scared, is it possible that my pictures and other similar data could've been compromised.?

A friend from uni is working on a project and I'd like to help. However, he's using a Google Survey (class requirement), and I'd rather my responses aren't tied to my existing Google identity.

Is there any way to contribute to the survey anonymously? Like with a burner gmail account and a VPN?

I am new to digital privacy and de-googling, so sorry if this is a dumb question.

How secure are digital phone number services like TextFree which provide digital phone numbers?

Edit: Im looking for a free solution, forgot to mention that .

This probably is a somewhat recurrent topic but I haven't found any relevant resources for what i need, specially recent posts , so i hope i can find the solution here.

Im looking to implement a digital calendar on my life alongside my physical calendar on a notebook, mainly to have notifications and a widget on my android phone. I also want to be able to access it on my windows computer (web or app).

I need to have different colors on the events so its easy for me what each thing is.. Encryption/privacy is also important for me. Proton has that behind the Plus paid tier, which for now i dont want to pay, maybe in the future tho. Same for Tuta.

I could use Simple Calendar Pro, which has Caldav support but i dont know of a good calendar provider that supports caldav and is encrypted (IDK if this is even possible tbh).

Im not looking to self host for now, so nextcloud is out.

I hope you can help me find good solution :)

Thanks for the help.

I have been thinking about making a social media account on sites like facebook, instagram and bluesky, because nowadays if you are looking for a job not having social media will harm you. how do i go about this while staying privacy orintated? also since i will have to have pictures of my face

Can government access your telegram account (even the deleted ones) once they've got your IP and Mobile number ?

Hi everyone,

Since yesterday, my iPhone XS has been acting strangely. The touchscreen seems to be malfunctioning—I couldn’t press anything, and the apps on my home screen started to wiggle (as if in edit mode). Then, apps were randomly selected and even deleted from the home screen without me doing anything. Restarting the phone temporarily fixed it, but the issue happened again today.

Does anyone know what might be causing this or how to fix it? Thanks!

🌟 Dear Scientists, Researchers, Scholars, and Privacy Enthusiasts, 🌟

I am thrilled to announce the pre-print of my latest research paper, now available on the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) ePrint archive. 📚✨

Goal: To authenticate accurately and securely without revealing both virtual public identifiers (e.g., usernames, user IDs) and real-world identifiers (e.g., passwords, biometrics, or other secrets).

💡 Introducing COCO: A full-consensus, zero-knowledge authentication protocol designed with:

• 🔒 Efficiency
• 🕵️‍♂️ Unlinkability
• ⏳ Asynchrony
• 🌐 Liveness

COCO is built on Coconut credentials—a selective disclosure, re-randomizable credential scheme—and Oblivious Pseudorandom Functions (OPRF) to ensure both privacy and scalability in distributed frameworks.

🎯 This research is part of a larger project under Statecraft Laboratories to create a privacy-first virtual space.

🛠️ Explore the Codebase: Check it out on GitHub.

📩 Let’s Collaborate!

Your expertise and feedback—whether on theoretical foundations, practical implementations, or potential optimizations—are invaluable.

Feel free to reach out via:

• Email: [reiki.yamya14@gmail.com](mailto:reiki.yamya14@gmail.com)
• Or connect on Reddit itself!

Looking forward to insightful discussions and collaborations! 🤝

Warm regards, Yamya Reiki 🌿

I live in a place where criticizing religion is punishable by death, let alone the fact that if i was doxxed it'll also harm my relatives since it'd be a scandal

anyway i just met that online friend who shares me similar thoughts since 3 months and i started to feel safe and comfortable when i talk to them and thought of just letting them know how i look like just as a memory since we live too far from each other

If there's no guarantee I won't send any, so I'm just asking?

Not expecting this post to stay up, but the past 48 hours I’ve noticed a moderate increase in posts/ comments mostly serving to undermine many of the flagship technologies ordinarily recommended to improve privacy and security. I also noticed that none of these are directing people to less safe alternatives, more just blatantly wrong or misrepresented details that on the surface seemed aimed at moving people away from said technologies entirely. It spiking on Christmas and the eve of inspired posing the question. I’m probably just paranoid

I’m not calling it out, but subs I noticed it in were: r\Adblock r\ublock r\VPN r\Piracy r\Privacy

Yes the slash is intentionally backward, but you can figure it out. Again, not a call out and it can be people confused over articles they read regarding new gifts, but it seemed awfully coordinated and all from users with less than 500 collective karma. Is anyone eyeing similar upswings here or elsewhere in subs I’m just not subscribed to?

Minimizing your exposure and optimizing privacy settings is valuable, but it’s not enough. True, permanent, and workable change can only be achieved through communal action—not just individual privacy maximization.

While withdrawing from modern technology might seem like a solution, it ultimately limits your ability to engage with and influence the systems that shape our digital lives. Instead, focus on action that makes a tangible impact: • Vote for representatives who prioritize digital rights and privacy. • Contact your representatives and share your concerns about privacy-related policies. • Spread awareness thoughtfully, without resorting to alarmist or conspiratorial tones. • Vote with your wallet: Punish companies that don’t respect privacy by refusing to support them, and reward those that do by choosing their products and services. • Support privacy-focused organizations like the EFF, Privacy First, Access Now, and NOYB (None of Your Business) through donations, volunteering, or active involvement.

We’ve seen that organized action works: for example, the EU ban on biometric surveillance in public spaces, California’s privacy laws, and GDPR protections demonstrate how regulation can safeguard privacy when people demand change. These victories show what’s possible when we advocate together for systemic reform.

These steps are far more effective at creating meaningful, long-term change than isolating ourselves from the technology that connects us to our communities.

Let’s work together to protect privacy while staying engaged and empowered.

I have been working on simple solutions integrating quantum-resistant encryption and want to help anybody and everybody secure their data against all kinds of threats, no matter their technical savvy.

Was looking for feedback in this process and attempting to determine if a service/product would be preferred. If you're experienced in this field or interested in upgrading your file security, I would appreciate your time.

Thanks!

Hello, I am a long time DDG App protection user. Recently I came to know about Rethink. It has so much features. I was wondering if it is worth the switch. What are the advantages and disadvantages. Does it block trackers like DDG. Most importantly is it safe to use on my device? Thanks

Sources: Rethink https://rethinkdns.com/app

DDG https://duckduckgo.com/duckduckgo-help-pages/p-app-tracking-protection/what-is-app-tracking-protection/

For several years I had my Facebook deactivated for privacy concerns and never missed it. However I recently opened a business and much of my target market is unfortunately on Facebook (and Instagram). Now, I’ve been out of the loop for years but it appears that Facebook won’t let you own a standalone business page without some kind of personal page. I grumbled and reactivated my facebook account so I could start my business page.

Now, I’m getting creepy targeted ads for a movie quote (that I’ve never seen or looked up online) that my relative only talked about to me about at our family Christmas gathering. I use only Firefox Focus browser to access Facebook and do not have any Meta (facebook, instagram or WhatsApp) apps on any of my devices. Two questions:

A) how is it possible that I’m getting specific targeted ads about the specific movie quote that my relative only mentioned verbally (a movie I’ve never seen before) at this family event? I never use Meta apps and only access from a “privacy” browser, and, B) is it possible for me to somehow have this business page and deactivate my personal account? This whole thing is so beyond creepy and has been a good reminder why I deactivated it for years before.

Two people logged into my Mozilla account off a breached password 4 hours ago. After discovering, I changed my password. What were they able to see, what did I lose?

this is part of my effort to prepare releasing my account to trusted ones in case if i'm gone.

I have most account applied with 2FA, there are mix of
= google authentication
= authy
= passkeys

if one day suddenly i die with my phone, how can my trusted people access my gain access to my phone 2FAs?

or is there a preparation to mitigate these type of event?

should i just open access for all of my 2FA to my trusted ones?

I’m a minor (15m) and have this online friend. We’ve gotten really close and I really trust them. They’ve acted like a real person and, after checking some other profiles they have, all their information (age) has matched up. I want to show him my face and he wants to show me his. I just get scared of scams and catfishing but I don’t think this is that

Do you think it’s okay?

I've been using Aegis for a few months now and I love the app but I have two questions.

1. Are the secrets of the app stored only locally on my device? I currently have the Android cloud backup disabled and I manually do my backups to an USB flash drive.

2. Once I do a backup and if I want to import the vault to a new device, all I'll need is the Aegis password? I've actually enabled the option to have another password to manage exports and backups so I'm a little confused about which password i'll have to use in case I want to import the vault into another device.

Thanks.

My wife and I moved into a new house over the summer, and have been slowly furnishing and upgrading things. A self hosted surveillance system was on the to do list, but has not been completed yet. The doorbell aspect was important (especially to my wife) as our front door is in a sort of enclosed cubby, and you can’t see who is outside from the windows. Had one picked out and was going to buy it after New Years once work picked back up again.

Anyways, title. My in-laws saw the need and filled it themselves. Before this comes across as ungrateful, I love my in-laws. They took me in when I was younger and in a rough spot, and we have a phenomenal relationship. I just think they jumped the gun and wanted to help out. It’s honestly really thoughtful of them. My wife is happy with the gift as well. She’s aware of my concerns, but the doorbell we wanted was pretty expensive; so this gift does help out a ton.

I’m really torn up about it privacy wise. I’m not interested in installing a Ring product, much less making an account with them and paying a subscription. Any use case for this thing from a privacy standpoint? Can I “jailbreak” (for lack of a better term) as to not connect it to their services? Can it be made into a dumb camera? Any redeeming qualities whatsoever to this product? Are there members of this sub with Ring products? Thoughts?