Techlore Surveillance Report Monero vs Zcash—Our Thoughts.
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Oct 6, 2023 Privacy features of Monero and Zcash, anime preferences and user-friendly tech options, software experiences in video and audio production, choosing between VPN and tracker blocker for Android privacy, discussion on profiles in web browsers.
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Privacy By Default Matters
- Monero provides privacy by default while Zcash requires users to opt into shielded transactions.
- Default privacy reduces user error and makes recommending secure currency simpler.
Databrokers Are Diverse And Opaque
- Databrokers vary in specialization and can include health, insurance, and driving data profiles.
- Facebook and Google typically sell access via ad platforms rather than raw data, though scraping and direct sales may also occur.
Mailer Proved Databrokers Sell Lists
- The host received a birthday mailer from a barbecue restaurant despite never visiting them and being vegetarian.
- The restaurant said they bought the mailing list from Axiom, showing databrokers sell consumer lists directly to businesses.