This week's Hide & Speak Hero of the Week: Mike German. 16 years FBI, deep undercover work. Caught colleagues running an illegal wiretap in 2002, reported it, got retaliated against, walked. DOJ later substantiated everything. Now he's exposing fusion centers. Full conversation 👇

AirSnitch, Breaking Worldwide Wi-Fi Encryption New research proves that attackers can bypass client isolation on shared networks, enabling full machine-in-the-middle control. Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/rFfC2 #AirSnitch #WiFi #Hacking

Our Hero of the Week: 13 former Palantir staff who signed the 'Scouring of the Shire' letter. They knew the code of conduct. They said its principles were being dismantled. They signed their names anyway. Full conversation in the thread 👇 #Palantir #HideAndSpeak #HeroOfTheWeek #Surveillance

"Fusion center databases represent a modern general warrant." The whole point of the Fourth Amendment was to stop the dragnet. These databases are all-encompassing, exist in perpetuity, and anyone can fall in. #Surveillance #Privacy #FusionCenters Full conversation in the thread 👇

You do not have to be an activist to land in a fusion center database. You just have to be near the wrong moment. A neighbor's hunch becomes a Suspicious Activity Report becomes a permanent file you cannot see or contest. Full conversation in the thread 👇 #privacy #surveillance #civilliberties

Virginia’s Age-Check Mandate Virginia is forcing platforms to verify all users via ID or biometrics to limit minor screen time. Experts call it a data disaster waiting to happen. 👉 Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/1SKQF #Privacy #Virginia #DataRights

The Most Significant Surveillance Overhaul in Decades Lawmakers are moving to ban the government from buying your data and require warrants for all domestic searches. It is a massive win for digital privacy. #Privacy #FISA #Rights Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/M2GOA

A city covered its own surveillance cameras with trash bags because it couldn't figure out how to switch them off. It's just one of four towns that moved against Flock this month. All four towns, fully sourced: s.vp.net/Ej1w2 Full video in thread.

Proton's no-IP-logging promise was one line on their website. Then a court order showed up. Then they hit delete. 🤯 Full conversation in the thread 👇 [1/4]

Fake IDs. Not the laminated kind. The cryptographic kind. A 2nd mailbox inside your bmail account that even bmail can't link back to your primary. Built on blind signatures inside SGX. Free with any paid plan. 1/4 Full conversation in the thread 👇

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Everybody wants access. But access isn’t random. You either: build it, buy it, or get positioned into it. Social media is exposure. Rooms like this are access. If you’re trying to move differently, start with the tools. Because access is getting expensive now. Tools in bio! If you’re researching

Indiana Fever: Lexie Hull is Ready for #Indy500 Race Weekend 🏎️💨 #CC22 #CaitlinClark #LexieHull #FeverRising #NowYouKnow #FromAnywhere #IndianaFever #WNBA

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When faith and legal communities come together, change happens. Catch the latest episode of Talk Justice for a look at how leaders from faith organizations and mission-driven non-profits can form a powerful support network for those in need. legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/talk-justice

Kingfishers can turn their heads almost completely around, allowing them to rotate it nearly 360 degrees. Nature never ceases to amaze 💙 📽: Jennie Smith

Great to see the @FDACommissioner authorize expanded access for Daraxonrasib, a promising but still in-review chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. As we discuss, Expanded Access for challenging to treat conditions is an important program. Good news for once!

I don't like pranks, I think most are stupid but I could probably laugh them off... unless a mf tries a prank for social media content. Then I'm not laughing.

Nathan MacKinnon after being hit by a puck in the face. 😳 Subscribe 👉 @funny_as_puck #Hockey #NHL

Internalized misogyny. Successful woman. Be loud and proud. #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom

Trump Brandy #music @sheilaharris.bsky.social @buckeyemama.bsky.social @fuscoe1.bsky.social @bellacoco7.bsky.social @capeacadia.bsky.social @therealzman.bsky.social

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SOPHIA WILSON'S ON A ROLL 🔥 Soph scores her fourth goal of the season!

Ukraine launched massive drone attacks on Moscow region and Crimea, hitting military-industrial and oil targets, according to Ukrainian officials. Russia claims record interceptions. Zelensky called it a fair response. #Russia #Ukraine https://osint-signals.com/summary/704

'Malfunctioning Megatron' demands your DNA data, but thinks humans are reptiles due to en-slop-ification. From Neofeud 2 my 90s-style #retrogame ! silverspook.itch.io/neofeud2 #indiedev #indiegames #cyberpunk #steamdeck #art #artist #scifiart #noai

Es war eine Sternstunde im Landtag: Alle demokratischen Fraktionen haben sich klar an die Seite von betroffenen Frauen gestellt, auch mal für Abgeordnete aus dem anderen Lager applaudiert und es trotzdem geschafft, bei bestimmten Punkten Akzente zu setzen und Kritik anzubringen.

The Thunder are working to find gaps and the Spurs defense is working to erase them as soon as they can.

🏥 In Sudan, attacks on health care have become a “new norm.” Since 2023, at least 735 incidents of violence or obstruction have hit hospitals, clinics and ambulances, killing 195 health workers and damaging facilities over 200 times.

✨This week we’re joined by Illia Bielikov, lead developer of @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social & co-founder of @sparrowbomb.bsky.social! We talk indie dev, creative philosophy, and SHADE Protocol!✨ ✨ ✨ open.spotify.com/episode/1XRM... ✨ ✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegamedev #shadeprotocol

🥔🥚🥣🧂👩🏽‍🍳Let’s check in with Karla to see how the potato salad turned out👀🤣 #ThanksgivingWithBlackFamilies Enjoy our #FamilyCaregiver podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare S2: BONUS Episode 37- Off Duty Family Caregiver #RealTalk

A Price to Pay She will hold onto her family’s land, even if it means losing everything else… #historicalfiction #booksworthreading  #Australiafiction #historicalsaga #bookthreads #SouthernHighlandsNSW #readingforpleasure Amazon https://mybook.to/APricetoPay  

Patients are essential partners in science — helping identify key needs and build public trust. With @europeanlung.bsky.social, we are urging European leaders to keep science open and decisions evidence-based. Help us #DefendScience and #ProtectHealth: https://bit.ly/4cgrFIf

In my latest Substack post, “The Moments You’re Noticing Aren’t Accidental”, I share why those moments matter more than we think. Read more on Substack: The Caralyn Dreyer #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #selfawareness #healingjourney #personalgrowth

The U.S. is ramping up pressure on Cuba again. Intelligence warnings, drone allegations, and a possible Raúl Castro indictment now have some comparing it to the Cold War playbook.

Between The Buried And Me shows you what they keep in their tour bus fridge! #btbam #digitaltourbus #businvaders #tourbus #tourlife

#birds This is a Junco - I think it's a female. It seems to enjoy the bath quite a bit!

"He looked like he was on a first date and just trying to impress." Paul Mecurio and @stephruhle.bsky.social dig into Trump's behavior in China on the #Nightcap.

Tim crossed from the United States to Mexico on foot three different times... driven by love, hope, and the pain of being apart. #ImmigrationStories #FamilySeparation #BorderStories #NoHumanIsIllegal #ImmigrationReform #FightForFamilies #LoveKnowsNoBorders

Juice WRLD - Lucid Dreams Cover #juicewrld #cover #singer #music #lilnucleus

This is our home!

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One thing that becoming something I'm enjoying immensely is experiencing how each #AIModel handles the Teleportation Prompt differently. In this case the Aliens group together at the base of the Teleportation device. The Astronaut is afraid of getting on it initially. #AIVideo #AIArtcommunity

Go, Rawhead, Go!! #TheLastDriveIn

Put his entire soul into that “PPPPPoor” like Draco Malfoy 😭😭😭

#WVPrayer26 Join us in lifting up the ministries serving across Asia. Your prayers make a difference as we support those sharing real hope in this region.

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Lisez-le vite avant qu'il n'hiberne 🐻 #librairie #albumjeunesse #livrejeunesse #litteraturejeunesse #illustration #edition #jeunesse #bibliotheque #mediatheque #ecole #enfant #livrepourenfants #ours #childrensbook #bookstore #bookshop #bear #publishing

Hi buddy! Good am. Went outside for a bit while it is cool .☕🌄☕ Cheers to a nice Friday. Lil Sweetie a few minutes ago.💚

me in that new house update in lads while Xavier and Rafayel shower

Americans are working longer hours just to keep up with rent, groceries, and bills. Instead of helping them, Republicans are planning to use $400 MILLION in taxpayer dollars to fund Trump’s gilded ballroom. This is exactly where their priorities lie.

I’m just adding more to the pile everyday 🥰 #reading #books #tbr #bookbuying #bookcollection #booksky

April 14th is International Dolphin Day 🐬 a day dedicated to educating people about dolphins & the perfect day to share some Dolphin related #Prince memories! #Prince #Prince4Ever #PrinceLegacy #PaisleyPark #InternationalDolphinDay

🇩🇪🇷🇺 Die Weltwoche interviews Russian TV host Solovyov For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

“Yo, there might be a slight chance at maybe getting an offensive rebound there.” Josh Hart... 👇 (via Jeff Eisenband) #NBA

Novas tarifas: EUA dizem que o PIX prejudica empresas americanas; setor financeiro, no Brasil, discorda. Confira reportagem completa: glo.bo/43RtjuQ

Deutschland verbrennt jedes Jahr für 80 Milliarden Euro Öl und Gas zum Jux. Kein LKW fährt damit Ware aus, kein Betrieb produziert damit, kein Kraftwerk macht daraus Strom für die vielen Leerzeiten von Wind und Sonne. Sagt Robert Habeck.

Jaydee has that trans-Atlantic accent which always feels like I'm listening to someone from the 1930's. Example: 👇 #WNBA

repost @tindisguise on IG Plotting Genuary’s work, unstable amplitude. Sakura white gelly + fabriano black black paper #genartclub #generative #codeart #penplotter #creativecode