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  • Sometimes I wonder: for a PC sitting behind a consumer router with no extra ports forwarded: How important are OS updates?

    I mean if everything works for you on this version, why rock the boat? The idea is supposed to be security, fixes, and new features. We can throw out new features and fixes if you’re happy with everything as is.

    Security is very buzzy and kind of vague to this type of user, but they also probably don’t tread far off from popular (likely … hopefully … safe) websites.

    So hmm, if not accessing unsafe websites, and hidden behind a router NAT, and with physical safety of home, I wonder if the benefit of rocking the boat (and getting more ads and crap) is worth it.

    Like definitely risks are there for any internet connected device but weighing it would be interesting. Someone in infosec should do a real analysis of this situation.




  • It’s public knowledge. If they want to know where you personally live, they could look it up via the ways I previously mentioned.

    Heck, even if you never visit their sites, they could easily get big lists of names and addresses that may include you: all legally.

    Any attempt at fighting that is likely not to be fruitful. It’s basically security by obscurity, you’re trying to complicate it via one way, but they can just go another (more obvious) way if they wanted.


  • csm10495@sh.itjust.workstoPrivacy@lemmy.mlHow do you take deliveries anonymously?
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    2 months ago

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but most people can lookup most other people’s addresses in the US for free (or cheaply) on websites like whitepages.com. Even without that, if someone is very determined, they can visit the record office for the area on get public info on you, which also likely includes address.

    What’s the benefit of paying such a premium for an anonymous delivery if your address is likely already available?

    The only thing I can think of is if buying something sketchy, but I’m genuinely curious here.