Surveillance Report Q&A: Is Kagi Safe?
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Aug 30, 2025 Discover the insights on Kagi and the Orion browser, highlighting their user privacy benefits and the challenges related to data management. Dive into the legal complexities surrounding data breaches and the alarming rise of zero-click malware targeting vulnerable individuals. The discussion also covers the intricacies of federated video hosting platforms and the contrasting security dynamics of messaging apps like Signal versus Google's offerings. Engage with intriguing claims around Monero's hash rate control, emphasizing the need for community resilience in cryptocurrency.
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Kagi Is Premium But Not Clearly Private Superior
- Kagi offers a premium, cleaner search experience that many users find better than Google for filtering noise.
- Henry and Nathan see Kagi as trustworthy but note cost and limited added privacy gains versus DuckDuckGo or Brave.
Wait On Orion Before Switching Browsers
- Try waiting for Orion to mature before replacing established browsers like Brave.
- Prefer cross-platform or source-available browsers for wider support and auditability.
Pick Watch By Purpose, Test Offline Workflows
- Use simple smartwatches for notifications and Linux-friendly devices for privacy-conscious users.
- Test device workflows (e.g., Garmin without cloud apps) before committing to a health-tracking ecosystem.