Questions tagged [privacy]
Questions related to privacy management with Ubuntu OS, network, apps, etc. and related issues.
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Is it safe to use Bleachbit in a ext4 filesystem with journaling?
I want to shred a file, making it unrecoverable. I normally use the command 'bleachbit -s file'. When I was searching about it, I found out that the journaling in ext4 makes a copy of the file ...
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Have I opened myself to a hack from posting terminal output here?
So, yesterday I posed a question where I supplied two dmesg | tail outputs, plus uname -a and ls -a /boot. It disclosed my system time and my username, (plus my VPN provider and other software).
I ...
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How to disable unauthorised and automatic connections to extensions.gnome.org?
I'm fairly new to Ubuntu and using version 17.10 with Gnome 3.26.2 in a VirtualBox VM. Occasionally (once a day?) an unauthorised and automatic connection to "extensions.gnome.org" on port 443 is ...
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Firefox 57 (Quantum) Cookies exceptions not working (in Ubuntu 14.04)
When trying to add servers to black list I can't get it; I type the domain, click "Block", but nothing is added to the list.
I regret so much for updating Firefox to v57 since it's much worse ...
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Do cookies and flash objects change with a new user account? [closed]
I think Chrome's browser cookies and flash cookies are stored in
~/.config/google-chrome/Default/Pepper Data/Shockwave Flash/WritableRoot/#SharedObjects/
When I create a new user account in Ubuntu, ...
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Why is Ubuntu 17.10 locking the screen and asking for password?
I'm using 17.10 with Gnome. (I upgraded from Unity).
When I close my laptop and reopen I get a duff looking password prompt:
Why is this? There is only one account on this machine and under User I ...
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How to disable job name in print notifications for other logged in users?
We have a terminal server where users log in via Thinlinc. They are provided with a mate session. When a user prints a document, a notification of the successful print job pops up for every user. The ...
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Why Ubuntu Gnome needs access to my location?
Ubuntu Gnome 17.04 requests to know my location after every boot. I never experienced such thing with Linux distros before. Can anyone explain why this is so?
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Encrypted home folder still accessible after logout
I you have an account with an encrypted home folder, you can't access the user's plain text data in their home folder if that user hasn't logged in, yet, since the system last booted up. This is what ...
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Lubuntu - What is the BEST (and most of all easiest) way to monitor as well as block websites?
I set up an older Dell laptop for our kids to play with as well as use for school projects. However, just like with any technology they poke around and do what they want when no one is over their ...
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Are there any default programs in Ubuntu 16.10 which take my data and pose a privacy risk?
For instance: the Amazon icon. That's a red flag for me because some huge corporation is always up to no good. Also, there is a facebook plugin. Get my tinfoil hat and hold onto my jimmies.
Are there ...
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Is it possible to hide applications in Ubuntu 16.04?
Maybe something where you need to enter a password to access hidden applications or something? (I'm pretty new to Linux)
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AutoLogin does not turn off
Ubuntu has been on my Laptop for almost half a year now. I used to have a login password, then turned it off about two months ago. After reading this (http://www.faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/...
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RFC7217 (stable privacy addresses) implementation in Ubuntu 16.10
I'm the author of IETF RFC7217, and I'm trying to figure out whether Ubuntu 16.10 implement support for RFC7217.
It seems that there is no support in the version of NetworkManager Ubuntu is using, or ...
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Is it safe to use an Ubuntu VM on Windows 10 from a privacy perspective?
My question is basically in the title - We all know about the telemetry bullcrap that windows 10 comes with and about NSA spying on everyone. Considering all that stuff, is it (from a privacy ...
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2 hard drives + privacy (Windows 10 and Ubuntu)
I have a computer with Windows 10. I want to have a hard drive with Ubuntu that Microsoft can't access or read. Can this be done on one computer and two hard drives or do I have to have Windows and ...
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Basic disk encryption in Ubuntu
I'm new to Ubuntu and Linux in general, so feel free to explain like I'm five (I wont be offended)
I'm starting work as a private therapist and have brought a T450 Thinkpad with the express intent of ...
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Google collects data over ubuntu
So I was browsing and just typed "Ubuntu" over my top bar. The Google URL mentions: client=ubuntu
I deleted cookies, even disabled the Ubuntu plug-in in Firefox (presuming this was the problem) but ...
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Prevent other users to login as me and view my files
My Ubuntu user account name "user-3121" with type as "Administrator". There is one more account named "sysadmin" with type as "Administrator". How do I know whether "sysadmin" can login as me and view ...
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Tox over Tor won't come online
I've recently installed toxic (tox-based terminal chat client) and am attempting to route it through Tor for extra privacy. I followed this tutorial for installing the tor service. But, when I try and ...
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LUKS and Nuke key installtion on Ubuntu?
When you install Ubuntu there's an option to encrypt the installation. I didn't select that, can I still encrypt Ubuntu? I do not want to encrypt my home folder I would like to encrypt Ubuntu as if I ...
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What do I share when I connect to a public wireless network
Is there a list of data/infos Ubuntu (or other Linux distributions) share when connecting to a (public) wireless network?
Such as mac address, hostname, ...
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What is NoTrack?
I accidently came across this youtube video regarding a software called NoTrack. If I am correct its some kind of ad blocking software. Most of the ad blocking softwares which I tried comes as a ...
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Where is search history stored in Firefox and how to disable it?
Firefox stores my search history, but I would like to know exactly what it is storing. So is there a file or something where these entries are logged? Also is there a way of disabling the search ...
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How to stop .NET Core from collecting data to protect privacy?
Today Microsoft announced that .NET Core is available for installation on various platforms. Here's the website for .NET Core
https://dot.net/core
And this is the download section for Ubuntu 14.04 ...
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Ubuntu on "HP Chromebook 13 G1" with 3200x1800. Does crouton or native install work fine? [closed]
I searched for a low priced MacBook Air alternative with retina resolution and found HP Chromebook 13
At 12.95mm/.51in, the amazingly thin and light HP Chromebook 13
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Disable partners key in url bar [duplicate]
How I can disable in Google client=ubuntu (in DDG t=canonical) in Firefox 47?
See screenshot:
UPD:
That's all what i find about subj,
>strings /usr/lib/firefox/libxul.so | grep "client=" -n
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How to block input to webcam? [duplicate]
When I was running Windows 7 on my Lenovo machine there was a pre-installed Lenovo utility which would make it so that anyone trying to see what my webcam sees would instead see a still image of a ...
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What does the 'hide-identity' gsetting do?
On Ubuntu GNOME 16.04 with GNOME 3.20 I have just noticed that there is a hide-identity gsetting:
I have read its description, but what exactly would be the difference if I turned it on? What ...
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Is the "Ubuntu Spyware" thing still relevant? [closed]
I stumbled across some articles from 2012 lambasting Ubuntu for adding in a new feature that adds online searches to desktop searches. In doing some due diligence, I see that all the news and uproar ...
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Why does Ubuntu require us to register an account on Ubuntu website to be able to install a Snap package?
Today I wanted to install a Snap Package on Ubuntu Xenial, but it prompted me to register an account on Ubuntu Single Sign-On.
Why does Ubuntu ask us for such a thing?
Installing a Snap Package:
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gsettings - change privacy settings via command line
I know how to change privacy settings via GUI (System Settings > Security & Privacy), but I'd like to be able to do it from command line.
What I did to find out
I ran the command:
dconf watch /
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Explicit pictures show when searching "gedit" in Ubuntu Dash
Recently at work I searched the Unity Dash for gedit and there were explicit pictures in the search result. The picture shows in "Reference" field when I search "gedit" only..
It was very ...
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Will Ubuntu allow me to avoid "the cloud", and keep my stuff on my computer, not a stranger's?
Before I dive in to Ubuntu, and spend all the time reading and learning what I can, I prefer to use my own computer to store my stuff. Ubuntu's warning at the bottom of the browser stating Ubuntu uses ...
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Ubuntu Touch: Ubuntu Online Accounts - where is the information stored?
I use the MX4 with UT OTA-9.
If I start system settings > user accounts or e.g. the preinstalled Twitter-App I'm directed to "Ubuntu Online Accounts". Where is the data stored, I entered there? Local ...
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Is it normal that when in Ubuntu I can see all of my Windows files? Are my files created in Ubuntu private?
please forgive my lack of knowledge but I am slightly confused, I recently installed Ubuntu as lately I have favoured using certain Linux distros much more than using Windows 10, sadly I have found I ...
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How to make network card passive
Id prefer not to have my computer send out probe requests. how do I go about turning probe requests off? Will this impede my wifi connect-ability in any way?
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How to tunnel Tox through Tor?
I recently installed qTox using this guide, but as I read in the Tox FAQs that Tox doesn't actually make any attempt to cloak your IP, I was wondering as it mentioned:
A workaround does exist in ...
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Missing Security & Privacy after upgrade
After a successful upgrade from Vivid 15.04 to Wiley 15.10 everything is working 100% fine. But I discovered I am missing the "security & privacy" option in system settings. It doesnt appear in ...
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Ubuntu 14.04 privacy setting shows recent apps and files can be shown in dashboard and elsewhere. What here elsewhere means
Ubuntu 14.04 privacy setting shows recent applications and files can be shown in dashboard and elsewhere. What here "elsewhere" means?
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Is Ubuntu spyware (referring to article by Richard Stallmann)? [duplicate]
I received a link to the article "Ubuntu Spyware: What to do?" by Richard Stallmann which advises the reader not to use or recommend Ubuntu for several reasons:
It does not meet all four ...
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How to prevent the people from using 'e' to change the 'config' in grub?
I'm really stumped this time because, I've tried to configure the 10_linux & the 00_header the /boot/grub/grub.conf
I've tried it many times, but unable to protect it with Password
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Regarding Enable & Diasable of Dual Boot Option?
I'm using Dual Boot hence while booting I'm supposed to click an option as shown below (Ex:)
So, Tell me how to disable the options of dual boot i.e system should boot directly without options as ...
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How to get the details of User(Computer)name and the Password?
Where the details of Password and Username/Computer Name being Stored in Ubuntu 14.04?
How to Change the Password and the Username?
Ways to recover the forgotten Password and the Username without ...
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How to restrict particular Package/Software to Update\Upgrade?
I don't want to update some Software/Package for ex:FF,
But when system boots or when i Run apt-get upgrade it starts upgrades, Why?
How to restrict it?
How to disable upgrades/Updates for that ...
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Is it possible to change the IMEI?
I'm wondering if there is anything like macchanger or what commands/configuration we can use to change/spoof the IMEI on touch phones.
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inox browser: build and patch chromium from source
I recently stumbled over a set of patches for chromium which promise to focus on privacy by disabling data transmission to google. You can read more about it here. It originates from a Archlinux AUR ...
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Privacy with Ubuntu Phone
I am very security conscious and am reluctant to use Google products, including android because of the data Google collect. For anyone interested, I've posted the joke that is the information they ...
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How to exclude a specific folder from search in Synapse?
I added excluded folder to Security & Privacy settings and I followed this instructions but all of them seem to be working only when using Unity Dash search.
Inside System and Home Dir. I could ...
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Does the Boot Repair output contain private information?
I have successfully recovered my system with the help of a software called Boot Repair. After the recovery, it sent some information to Ubuntu Pastebin, something like this one.
Does this kind of ...
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