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Signal introduces usernames and phone number privacy. in c/[email protected]

[–] Stewbs 1 points 4 months ago

That sucks and is quite unfortunate, would've been cool to have another option other than signing up with your phone number but I suppose it's alright

Signal introduces usernames and phone number privacy. in c/[email protected]

[–] Stewbs 38 points 4 months ago (3 children)

About time!! Been waiting for this for so long. This will definitely make the usability of Signal better and it'll also be more accessible to people who wanted a Telegram like way to talk to other folks. Requiring a number to still register isn't a bad thing in my eyes though sometimes it can be frustrating so I hope that there's an option to create an account without a number. Maybe the account will have finite time before it's auto-deleted if you don't input a number some time later to ensure that this option isn't abused to all hell by bots and malicious actors alike.

Choose your ultimate lineup! in c/lemmyshitpost

[–] Stewbs 4 points 4 months ago

SOAD, Mudvayne and Static-X

Imagine a show where all 3 bands play new material, Static-X has already released some new stuff but SOAD (excluding those two single in 2020) and Mudvayane have yet to do so

It'd be an amazing show for all I know!

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/protonprivacy

[–] Stewbs 2 points 4 months ago

nah that thought crossed my mind too, I wouldn't be surprised if it was for that reason tbh

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/protonprivacy

[–] Stewbs 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

While it's true that voting for a purely retaliatory reason would be good but wouldn't you want your vote to have some amount of change? I'm not discrediting the integrity of the smaller parties but it really won't make much of a difference to vote for them even if it is towards a good cause simply because their size is too small to compete with the giants or even in state elections. Andhbhakts are everywhere unfortunately.

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/[email protected]

[–] Stewbs -3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

no need to get racist my guy damn 💀 💀

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/technology

[–] Stewbs 1 points 4 months ago

You're welcome

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/technology

[–] Stewbs 7 points 4 months ago

Hey there! Thank you so much for all the work you guys do, it's great to have an organization you can actually rely on to bring some amount of change <3

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/technology

[–] Stewbs 3 points 4 months ago

bs for sure

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/technology

[–] Stewbs 2 points 4 months ago

You're welcome!

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/technology

[–] Stewbs 8 points 4 months ago

Here's their toot mentioning the situation with Proton Mail: https://mastodon.world/@[email protected]/111935324571240375

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account in c/[email protected]

[–] Stewbs 2 points 4 months ago

Here's their toot mentioning the situation with Proton Mail: https://mastodon.world/@[email protected]/111935324571240375

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Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

submitted 4 months ago by Stewbs to c/[email protected]

41 comments fedilink

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11998237

The IT ministry has reportedly decided to issue an order blocking end-to-end encrypted email service ProtonMail. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the government is planning to block the email service at the request of the Tamil Nadu police over a hoax bomb threat sent to at least thirteen private schools in Chennai on February 8. The report says that the decision to block ProtonMail was taken at a meeting of the 69A blocking committee on Wednesday (February 14).

A Proton spokesperson told the publication that the company has received the request from MeitY “a few days ago”. “We are currently working to resolve this situation and are investigating how we can best work together with the Indian authorities to do so. We understand the urgency of the situation and are completely clear that our services are not to be used for illegal purposes. We routinely remove users who are found to be doing so and are willing to cooperate wherever possible within international cooperation agreements,” the spokesperson said.

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Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

submitted 4 months ago by Stewbs to c/technology

50 comments fedilink

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11998237

The IT ministry has reportedly decided to issue an order blocking end-to-end encrypted email service ProtonMail. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the government is planning to block the email service at the request of the Tamil Nadu police over a hoax bomb threat sent to at least thirteen private schools in Chennai on February 8. The report says that the decision to block ProtonMail was taken at a meeting of the 69A blocking committee on Wednesday (February 14).

A Proton spokesperson told the publication that the company has received the request from MeitY “a few days ago”. “We are currently working to resolve this situation and are investigating how we can best work together with the Indian authorities to do so. We understand the urgency of the situation and are completely clear that our services are not to be used for illegal purposes. We routinely remove users who are found to be doing so and are willing to cooperate wherever possible within international cooperation agreements,” the spokesperson said.

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Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by Stewbs to c/protonprivacy

60 comments fedilink

The IT ministry has reportedly decided to issue an order blocking end-to-end encrypted email service ProtonMail. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the government is planning to block the email service at the request of the Tamil Nadu police over a hoax bomb threat sent to at least thirteen private schools in Chennai on February 8. The report says that the decision to block ProtonMail was taken at a meeting of the 69A blocking committee on Wednesday (February 14).

A Proton spokesperson told the publication that the company has received the request from MeitY “a few days ago”. “We are currently working to resolve this situation and are investigating how we can best work together with the Indian authorities to do so. We understand the urgency of the situation and are completely clear that our services are not to be used for illegal purposes. We routinely remove users who are found to be doing so and are willing to cooperate wherever possible within international cooperation agreements,” the spokesperson said.