tried all those already, none seems to be working for the portable Have you actually set up the portable librewolf yourself as a default browser?

British Soldiers told to stop using the Whatsapp and use Signal instead of WhatsApp for security

George Grylls, Political Reporter Monday March 21 2022, 5.00pm GMT, The Times

British soldiers have been told to stop using Whatsapp over fears that Russia is intercepting their messages BENOIT TESSIER/REUTERS

British soldiers are being encouraged to use the Signal messaging app instead of WhatsApp, amid reports that Russian forces used insecure UK numbers to direct airstrikes in Ukraine.

Signal has a higher level of encryption than WhatsApp.

Military sources said that secure channels should be used to discuss sensitive matters but denied that the advice had been issued in response to security breaches resulting from the use of British phones in Ukraine.

https://www.thetimes.com/article/soldiers-told-to-use-signal-instead-of-whatsapp-for-security-6pxh9z5cx

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Recent News: If VPNs are targeted, cloud accounts could be compromised too Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-uses-28-million-ips-to-target-vpn-devices/

I completely agree. The potential for breaches is always there, and the goalpost for security is constantly moving. Encrypting data before uploading is a solid strategy, and while encryption algorithms may eventually be broken, Defining the threat model is key to finding the best solution which I cannot find and answer yet

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Regarding the online cloud storage encryption concern, I’m still uncertain, as AI’s capacity to function beyond traditional oversight makes these risks more difficult to predict and manage

Thank you so much for sharing your personal insights and experiences

As for the encryption concern, I’m still at a crossroads regarding the fact that AI’s ability to operate beyond traditional oversight makes these risks more challenging to predict and control

Thank you for the link, do you think I ask the same question there as well or just read the posts there to gain more knowledge on the risks please

My concern: If an AI system is granted access to it, AI can detect patterns or vulnerabilities that humans might overlook, leading to data breaches or exploitation.

Thank you for the strategy I appreciate very much all the best

Thank you for that, I’m afraid I have mentioned the “encrypted” word in my post :

(ie. if I choose to store them online/cloud encrypted, I face significant privacy concerns. While they might be secure now, there’s always the potential for a very near future breaches or compromises, especially with the evolving risks associated with AI training and data misuse),

but haven’t detailed/highlighted/clear enough

Yes “encrypt them first then upload them” is the situation I meant

p.s edited the post now

I have tried to post my thank you message but “hanging” after clicking the reply button has continued for 3 days or so.

I sincerely thank you for your incredibly thoughtful and detailed response. Not only did you take the time to explain everything so clearly, but the way you included your personal experience really made a difference.

It’s rare to come across someone who is willing to share such in-depth insight, and I truly appreciate how much effort you put into helping me understand things from a practical standpoint. Your advice has been extremely helpful,

Thank you again for being so generous with your time and knowledge!

I agree that I have to to rely on the encryption for what I have for the films online/cloud, and that seems acceptable.

However, when it comes to personal family photos and videos, I’m facing a dilemma.

• If they’re stored online, they’re vulnerable to potential compromises (PRIVACY CONCERN) -maybe not now, but in the future, especially with the risks posed by AI training.

• On the other hand, if they’re kept offline, I’m still at risk of losing them due to physical factors, especially since I live in an earthquake-prone area

Thank you everyone so much for your responses. You’ve truly opened my eyes to so many aspects I hadn’t even considered before.

Your insights were not only thoughtful but also incredibly helpful. It’s rare to come across such comprehensive answers that cover so many angles, and I really appreciate the time and effort you took to share them.

Each of you has given me a lot to think about, and

I’m grateful for the depth of understanding you provided. Thanks again!

As a first step, I’d like to pick one of the programs to start with:

Cryptomator

gocryptfs (not so Windows-friendly)

GnuPG

VeraCrypt (slower than TrueCrypt, and since it’s offered as a replacement, it makes me suspicious, especially since TrueCrypt mysteriously vanished without providing any explanation. Some people believe VeraCrypt might have backdoors, whereas TrueCrypt’s abandonment perhaps didn’t provide any backdoors.)

TrueCrypt (I have used it occasionally on my Windows PC, although it is no longer updated)

I appreciate your suggestion very much. I wonder what the difference between gocryptfs and others like Trucrypt would be.
Need to search and compare the pros and cons of both, the advantages and disadvantages of each, particularly in terms of security, ease of use, and performance