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technology2 years ago•7 min saved

"Cult of Dead Cow's Mobile App Encryption: Hacktivists' Cutting-Edge Design"

Cult of the Dead Cow, a renowned hacking group, is developing Veilid, a coding framework that enables app developers to create messaging, file sharing, and social networking apps without collecting users' personal data. Veilid utilizes end-to-end encryption and a decentralized peer-to-peer network, similar to BitTorrent, to ensure secure communication. The project aims to provide an alternative to current apps that rely on targeted advertising and data collection. The group plans to present Veilid at the Def Con hacking conference and hopes to attract developers and users who prioritize privacy and data security.

via The Washington Post|

#data-security #encryption #hacking-group

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

Major Social Media Outage: Meta's Apps Experience Widespread Disruption

Meta Platforms' social media apps, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads, experienced a brief outage affecting thousands of users. At the peak of the outage, over 14,000 users reported issues with accessing Instagram, while around 7,000 and 2,700 users faced issues with Facebook and WhatsApp, respectively. Meta's newest offering, Threads, also experienced an outage. The exact cause of the outage is unknown, and Meta has not provided an immediate response.

via Reuters|

#facebook #instagram #meta-platforms

social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

"Demystifying Mastodon and the Fediverse: Threads' Handy Explainer"

Instagram's Threads app is preparing an explainer on the "fediverse" and how apps like Mastodon work. The app will support ActivityPub, allowing Threads users to connect with Mastodon users. The explainer compares the fediverse to using email, where users can choose their preferred service and still interact with others. However, initially, private accounts on Threads will not be able to follow or interact with Mastodon and other fediverse platforms. Additionally, posts with restricted replies will not be visible outside of Threads due to limited support from other fediverse services.

via 9to5Google|

#activitypub #fediverse #mastodon

social-media2 years ago•1 min saved

BeReal Introduces RealChat, a New Direct Messaging Feature

BeReal, the French social media app that forces users to post daily selfies, has introduced a private messaging feature called RealChat, which is one of the most requested features. Users can only message friends on the platform, and both parties have to delete a message for it to be removed. The app has faced criticism for its messy approach to social media, but the RealChat feature is expected to boost time spent on the app and allow for private commenting on posts.

via Engadget|

#bereal #daily-selfies #private-messaging