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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · 5d ago

Privacy Email in the US and Canada: Why the Options Are So Few and What to Choose In this series on privacy-focused email services, I’ve so far written exclusively about Europe—about Proton and Tuta, about Mailfence and… https://vsx.global/email-privacy-in-the-u-s-and-canada-why-is-the-selection-so-limited-and-what-can-we-take-away-from-this/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Aug 05, 2026

Linux Phones in Summer of 2026 Linux phones have undergone a significant transformation since winter: Jolla began shipping its new phone, Furi Labs released an updated version of its model, Pine64… https://vsx.global/linux-phones-in-the-summer-of-2026/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

How Secure Is the Jolla Phone? Strengths, Limits, and What We Don't Know Yet Thirteen years after the launch of the original Jolla Phone, the Finnish company Jolla unveiled its successor. The phone was announced on December 5, 2025, and… https://vsx.global/how-secure-is-the-jolla-phone-its-advantages-limitations-and-what-we-dont-know-about-it-yet/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 26, 2026

The CHATONS Collective: A network of „IT farmers“ that aims to give the internet back to the people When you send an email, save a photo, or make a call over the Internet today, it's quite likely that your data is traveling through servers… https://vsx.global/chatons-sit-it-farmaru-which-wants-to-give-the-internet-back-to-the-people/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 25, 2026

Three Phones, Three Ways to Force Yourself Offline. And Why That Isn't the Same as Privacy The category of minimalist phones is no longer a niche market for just a few enthusiasts. Punkt, Mudita, Minimal Company, and Sunbeam are all available for purchase today, and each… https://vsx.global/three-phones-three-ways-to-force-a-disconnection-and-why-its-not-the-same-as-a-private-line/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 24, 2026

Data Leak from France's Government Messenger Tchap: Sovereign Doesn't Mean Bulletproof France has developed its own encrypted messaging app so that its officials don't have to rely on WhatsApp or Signal. It's called Tchap, and it runs on an open… https://vsx.global/a-data-leak-from-the-governments-messaging-app-secure-doesnt-mean-impenetrable/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 22, 2026

Three Paths to Private Email: StartMail, Posteo, and Soverin In recent weeks, I've discussed Mailfence and mailbox.org on this blog—the former as a technically sound… https://vsx.global/startmail-posteo-and-soverin-three-european-privacy-focused-email-services-that-arent-talked-about-as-much/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 21, 2026

How to Build Your Own "Cape“ in Europe: Practical Digital Hygiene for Mobile Privacy In the previous article, we explained why there is not yet a full-fledged equivalent of the American operator Cape in Europe. The combination of a proprietary mobile network core… https://vsx.global/how-to-put-together-your-own-digital-hygiene-guide-for-mobile-privacy-in-europe/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 20, 2026

Cape: An American „Privacy-First“ Carrier Under the Microscope — and Why You Won’t Find an Equivalent in Europe Just Yet A few days ago, an interview by Jonah Aragon with Ruddy Wang, head of Cape’s consumer division, appeared on the PrivacyGuides website. The interview… https://vsx.global/cape-an-american-privacy-first-operator-under-the-microscope-and-why-you-wont-find-anything-like-it-in-europe-just-yet/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 19, 2026

European AI, Part 2: Small Players, Layers of Sovereignty, and How to Spot a Wrapper with a European Flag When I wrote about European alternatives to ChatGPT last month, I focused on the top tier—those who… https://vsx.global/european-ai-the-second-time-around-sovereignty-layers-and-how-to-identify-a-wrapper-with-a-flag/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 16, 2026

Secria VPN is out. The post-quantum features are here, the independent audit is not On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, a new VPN hit the market—available right away for iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and… https://vsx.global/secria-vpn-has-released-post-quantum-equipment-an-audit-is-still-pending/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 15, 2026

The EU and VPNs: Does Brussels Want to Limit Anonymity on the Internet? If you use a VPN, you may have seen headlines this spring saying that the European Union wants to ban it. The good news: there’s no ban… https://vsx.global/eu-and-vpn-brussels-wants-to-limit-anonymity-on-the-internet/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 14, 2026

Brave has added containers: multiple accounts in a single browser and organization of digital identities The Brave browser gained a long-awaited feature in version 1.92, released on July 2, 2026. Containers in the Brave browser allow you to separate tabs… https://vsx.global/brave-has-added-multi-account-containers-in-a-single-browser-and-brought-order-to-digital-identities/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 13, 2026

GDPRchat: Denmark Has a „European Alternative to ChatGPT.“ But DentroChat and Others Were Here First Tech websites reported this week on the launch of the GDPRchat service. The Danish company FRITS AI ApS, founded by tech entrepreneur Frits Lyneborg… https://vsx.global/gdprchat-in-denmark-has-a-european-alternative-to-chatgpt-called-dentrochat-and-there-were-others-here-before-that/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 11, 2026

Europe's W Social Relies on US Infrastructure. What, Then, Is True Sovereignty? Europe has a new alternative to Network X, though it is currently only in the beta testing phase. It’s called W Social, and it was introduced… https://vsx.global/the-european-social-media-network-is-built-on-american-infrastructure-so-what-does-that-make-of-true-sovereignty/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 10, 2026

Unified Attestation: An Open-Source Alternative to Google Play Integrity, or Just Another Gateway to Device Verification? The Volla Community Days 2026 series has a third installment. Following the articles on Volla Cloud and Holochain, the last major… https://vsx.global/unified-attestation-an-open-source-alternative-to-google-play-integrity-or-just-another-gateway-for-device-verification/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 09, 2026

The European Parliament Approved "Chat Control 1.0“ with Conditions — It Calls for Encryption Protection On Thursday, July 9, the European Parliament approved in principle the renewal of the temporary message-scanning regime. The regime is nicknamed „Chat Control 1.0“… https://vsx.global/the-european-parliament-approved-chat-control-1-0-with-conditions-requiring-encryption-protection/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 08, 2026

Session Isn't Over: The Community Has Averted the End of One of the Most Ambitious Metadata Protection Tools Session isn't ending, but its future depends on stable funding. But before we get into what the rescue plan entails, let's recall… https://vsx.global/the-session-isnt-over-the-community-has-averted-the-demise-of-one-of-the-most-ambitious-tools-for-metadata-protection/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 07, 2026

The European Parliament will discuss the return of Chat Control 1.0 today — first, it will decide on an expedited procedure The European Parliament is meeting in Strasbourg today. On the agenda is a proposal to reinstate the temporary voluntary message-scanning scheme, nicknamed “Chat Control”… https://vsx.global/the-european-parliament-will-discuss-the-return-of-chat-control-1-0-today-and-will-first-decide-on-an-expedited-procedure/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 06, 2026

What Does the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Mean for Your Data in the Cloud? Do you use Gmail, Microsoft 365, Mailchimp, or another U.S.-based service? If so, a ruling issued at the end of June 2026… https://vsx.global/what-does-the-trump-v-slaughter-ruling-mean-for-your-data-in-the-u-s-cloud/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 05, 2026

European AI After June’s Stress Test: Who Is Building an Alternative to ChatGPT, and Where Are the Limits of Sovereignty? As I’ve been surveying European office suites, email services, instant messengers, and web browsers over the past few weeks, one category has yet to get its share… https://vsx.global/european-ai-who-builds-an-alternative-to-chatgpt-and-where-sovereignty-has-limits/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 03, 2026

The trilogue on „Chat Control 2.0“ did not result in an agreement on the entire package. However, the Parliament will vote next week on reinstating version 1.0

The final negotiations on the permanent regulation known as „Chat Control“ did not result in an agreement on the entire package. At the same time, however,…

https://vsx.global/the-trilogue-on-chat-control-2-0-did-not-result-in-an-agreement-on-the-entire-package-next-week-however-parliament-will-vote-on-reinstating-version-1-0/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 03, 2026

Holochain: The Technology Behind Volla Cloud and an Alternative to Blockchain Holochain is the technology behind Volla Cloud, and in my previous post I promised to discuss Holochain in more detail. https://vsx.global/holochain-technology-behind-the-voll-cloud-and-an-alternative-to-blockchain/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 02, 2026

Message Scanning and „Chat Control“ Regulations: Technology, Error Rates, and Pitfalls

The specific outcome of the final round of negotiations on the „Chat Control“ regulation has not yet been officially announced. Another round is scheduled for June 29, 2026,…

https://vsx.global/message-scanning-and-chat-control-technology-error-rates-and-pitfalls/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jul 01, 2026

Tor in Practice: What It's For, What It Can Do, and Where Its Limits Lie

In the media, Tor is often conflated with the dark web to such an extent that it is treated as a synonym for illegal activities.

https://vsx.global/what-is-it-used-for-in-practice-what-can-it-do-and-what-are-its-limitations/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 29, 2026

„A Double Threat“: The EU Revives Chat Control 1.0 in the Same Week That Negotiations on Version 2.0 Are Wrapping Up

Last week, I wrote about Monday’s final meeting on the „Chat Control“ regulation. At that time, there was only one outstanding issue on the table. It was…

https://vsx.global/a-double-threat-the-eu-is-reviving-chat-control-1-0-in-the-same-week-that-negotiations-on-version-2-0-are-wrapping-up/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 28, 2026

mailbox.org: the Berlin office suite for digital sovereignty

In previous posts on this blog, I’ve written about Proton, Tuta, and, most recently, Mailfence. However, I’ve intentionally left out one important project…

https://vsx.global/mailbox-org-berlin-office-package-for-digital-sovereignty/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 27, 2026

Chat Control: The Future of Privacy in the EU Will Be Decided on Monday On Monday, June 29, European Union negotiators will meet. They will discuss a draft regulation on preventing and combating sexual… https://vsx.global/on-monday-june-29-a-decision-on-chat-control-regulations-may-be-made-in-the-eu/ #infosec #privacy #opensource #digitalsovereignty

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 26, 2026

Volla Cloud: Can the Cloud Exist Without a Data Center?

Last week, I published my first report from the Voll Community Days 2026 here and promised to return to the three key topics…

https://vsx.global/volla-cloud-can-a-cloud-exist-without-a-data-center/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 24, 2026

The Tech Sovereignty Package, Part 2: What Lies Behind the Talk of the Cloud, Chips, and Open Source

Who can shut down the cloud that runs your bank's services? It sounds like a conspiracy theory, but this very question is worth…

https://vsx.global/the-tech-sovereignty-package-part-2-what-lies-behind-the-talk-of-the-cloud-chips-and-open-source/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 21, 2026

Privacy Is Not the Same as Security: How Alternative Mobile Operating Systems Really Stack Up Against iOS and Android

A week ago, I wrote here about custom-made spyware and how the real weakness of encrypted communication isn't cryptography,…

https://vsx.global/privacy-isnt-the-same-as-security-how-do-alternative-mobile-operating-systems-actually-stack-up-against-ios-and-android/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 20, 2026

Britain as a Test Case: Legitimate Goals, Controversial Scope

Protecting children from pornography, violent material, and content that promotes suicide is a legitimate goal. There is no dispute about this, and it does not…

https://vsx.global/britain-as-a-test-case-legitimate-goal-controversial-scope/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 19, 2026

Some media outlets are reporting a leak of 24 billion passwords. What this number (doesn't) mean, and how to find out if yours is among them

This week I published an article here about the lifecycle of a leaked password. In it, I describe what happens to an email address, password, or…

https://vsx.global/some-media-outlets-are-reporting-a-leak-of-24-billion-passwords-what-does-that-number-mean-and-how-can-you-find-out-if-yours-is-among-them/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 18, 2026

Commodore Callback 8020: A Legend Returns as a Linux Flip Phone That Deliberately Does Almost Nothing

Most of us know the name Commodore from the 8-bit era—the C64, the Amiga, the blinking cursor on a blue screen. After years of silence…

https://vsx.global/commodore-callback-8020-the-return-of-a-legend-a-vintage-phone-running-linux-that-deliberately-can-do-almost-nothing/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 17, 2026

What happens to leaked data: the lifecycle of a leaked password

In the previous two installments of this series, I discussed the basic definition of the darknet [Myths and Reality: What Is the Darknet, Really?]…

https://vsx.global/what-happens-to-leaked-data-the-lifecycle-of-a-password-that-someone-leaks/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 16, 2026

When Washington Shut Down Anthropic: What Really Happened and What It Means

On Friday, June 12, the U.S. government issued an export control directive to Anthropic, ordering the company to restrict access to its most powerful…

https://vsx.global/when-washington-shut-down-anthropic-what-really-happened-and-what-it-means/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 15, 2026

Volla Community Days 2026: First Report on Europe’s Commitment to Independence

Two days ago, I wrote here about the Volla Community Days event as a European push for independence from Big Tech…

https://vsx.global/volla-community-days-2026-first-report-from-the-european-bet-on-independence/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 14, 2026

Custom Spyware: How an Industry That Only Makes Headlines When It Ends Up in Court Works

This week, a news story caught my attention in the media—one that one could easily overlook as just another item in the „cybersecurity“ section: Meta…

https://vsx.global/custom-made-spyware-how-it-works-an-industry-that-only-gets-discussed-once-it-ends-up-in-court/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 13, 2026

Volla Community Days 2026: Europe’s Bet on Independence from Big Tech

While most of the world operates within the Google and Apple ecosystems, a small group of European companies is building an alternative. This year’s…

https://vsx.global/volla-community-days-2026-europes-bet-on-independence-from-big-tech/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 12, 2026

The End of uBlock Origin in Chrome: What's Really Changing and What to Do About It

In early June 2026, it was confirmed that Chrome was also losing its last technical capabilities that had kept…

https://vsx.global/the-end-of-ublock-origin-in-chrome-whats-actually-changing-and-what-to-do-about-it/

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VSX.is | Digital sovereignty @vsx@infosec.exchange · Jun 11, 2026

Euro-Office the Day After: What's Actually Available and Why LibreOffice Is Protesting

A few days ago, I wrote here about the release of Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring and mentioned that…

https://vsx.global/is-euro-office-actually-available-the-next-day-and-why-is-libreoffice-complaining/

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