Privacy

In a world dominated by centralized platforms, there’s a growing desire for alternatives that put users back in control of their data and online experience. One such project that’s been steadily gaining attention is Movim. What is Movim? Movim (short for My Open Virtual Identity Manager) is a free, open-source, decentralized social and communication platform built on top of the XMPP (Jabber) protocol. If you’ve ever used Facebook, Discord, or Slack, Movim will feel familiar—except it gives you something those services can’t: complete control and federation. ...

Today, the cybersecurity world was rocked by the discovery of the largest data leak in history, exposing a staggering 16 billion login credentials from nearly every major consumer network. This unprecedented breach, compiled through infostealer malware, poses a severe risk of phishing, identity theft, and account takeovers on a global scale. 🚨 What Happened? On June 19, 2025, researchers from Cybernews and other cybersecurity groups reported the discovery of 30 exposed databases containing 16 billion unique login records, including usernames, passwords, cookies, and tokens. These credentials were collected via infostealer malware infecting devices worldwide and were later improperly stored online, making them accessible to cybercriminals. ...

Cloudflare is one of the most widely used web infrastructure platforms in the world. It provides everything from DNS to CDN, edge compute, security, and more—all for free or cheap. For a long time, it seemed like the obvious choice. But I’m moving away from Cloudflare. Not because it’s unreliable—but because it’s too centralized, too powerful, and too invasive. 🧠 Why I’m Leaving Cloudflare is more than a tool—it’s a chokepoint. When you use their proxy, you’re handing over: ...