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Despite using a VPN, an application natively running on an Android device can get lots of information about its host (like hardware IDs or sim card information) which defeats the whole point of using a VPN with the purpose of anonymizing y… Continue reading What are some ways to prevent an application from getting a device "fingerprint"? [migrated]
I have noticed that when I clear data for TikTok and use a VPN (I turn that on before opening an application with freshly cleared "all data") without signing in to an account, TikTok still shows me videos that are popular in my r… Continue reading What are some of the mechanisms TikTok application uses to obtain approximate user location? [closed]
What information about a cardholder does a payment receiver get when paid with credit card via direct transfer. Examples: Spotify, Netflix, etc… How’s all buying digital goods process released?
I need to block all the Internet connections that don’t go through a VPN server before they even get the chance to happen. How can I achieve this on Mac OS Big Sur? Mac OS doesn’t seem to have any embedded tools that would allow me to do s… Continue reading How can I forcibly block all the Internet traffic that doesn’t go through a VPN to prevent accidental IP leak?
Facebook tends to "recommend" your account based on IP and collected data. How do I keep it hidden from people that are geographically related to me? I want to create a pseudo-anonymous account that isn’t linked to my real identi… Continue reading How do I prevent my Facebook and Instagram acccount from appearing in "people you may know" recommendations?
Running Windows 10 LTSC. Forwarded 445 port on the router to Windows SMB.
Assuming that:
My machine has no viruses in it (fresh Windows installation)
It has been updated to the latest OS release
I am using a secure, hard to brute force, p… Continue reading How safe is it to use SMB file share on a machine running up-to-date Windows 10 LTSC through the Internet?
Are there any ways to serve a webpage locally without revealing IP to end users?
Does viewing (not editing/adding files/adding folders) of a publicly shared link on Google Drive (not Google Docs) reveal my:
email address;
avatar;
account name;
to the publisher?
Files I’ve viewed always end up in my "Shared with … Continue reading Does viewing a shared link when logged in to my Google Account reveal my email address to an owner of files?
Is it obligatory for a VPN service providers to disclose user’s personal information such as IP address and logs by a request, that came from another country? For example, for a legal investigation or similar reason.
WebRTC manages to leak my IP when I use proxy, but when I use VPN it only shows VPN server’s IP (both proxy and VPN were system-wide). What’s the key difference? Google Chrome was used in both tests (webRTC leak test). https://browserleask… Continue reading Why does my IP being leaked with system-wide proxy through webTRC, but it doesn’t happen when I use system-wide VPN