Surveillance Report How Facebook Used a VPN to Spy on Everyone
Apr 13, 2024
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Facebook's Project Ghostbusters
- Facebook snooped on Snapchat, Netflix, and others' user traffic.
- They used a VPN-like service called Onavo to bypass encryption and gather competitive data.
VPN Trust
- VPNs require trust, so choose reputable providers like Mullvad, IVPN, or ProtonVPN.
- Avoid Onavo, which was revealed to be a data collection tool for Facebook.
Facebook's Lack of Redeeming Qualities
- Facebook lacks redeeming qualities and consistently compromises user privacy for data collection.
- Their history of privacy scandals is extensive, including intercepting messages and the Cambridge Analytica incident.