technology

ATO scammer time of the year again for Aussies

By tigtog on 2017-09-19

Just got a robocall from an “ATO officer” reciting a phone number that I was supposed to call or suffer dire legal consequence. I guffawed.

Link OTD: DIY Feminist Cybersecurity

By tigtog on 2017-01-05 • ( 1 )

from HACK*BLOSSOM: A DIY Guide to Feminist Cybersecurity – Take control of your digital spaces.

For those times when actually blocking someone on FB is socially awkward

By tigtog on 2016-11-02 • ( 6 )

This is my first post for NaBloPoMo 2016, and I’m cheating a bit by reusing something I wrote a few weeks ago for a friend. I hope others might find it helpful too.

Surveillance cameras attached to a building exterior

Unhappy data retention day

By Mary on 2015-10-13

This morning, Australia’s mandatory 2 year data retention regime began. Internet activity through Australian ISPs including mobile phone providers is now recorded.

Quick links: nothing to hide

By Mary on 2015-03-20 • ( 1 )

Data retention is coming to Australia very soon. “[Data retained] includes your name, address and other identifying information, your contract details, billing and payment information…”

image text macro of a candle with superimposed text: #FixSociety Leelah Alcorn 1997-2014 #standupforleelah

Standing Up For Leelah

By tigtog on 2015-01-05 • ( 5 )

[Content Note: discusses harassment, family rejection of transgender teens, suicide, trans* erasure, and silencing tactics commonly used to stifle discussion of these matters ].

I find more and more recs for articles written by Arthur Chu in my feeds lately. This post prompted by reactions to the Tumblr’d suicide note left by transgender teen Leelah Alcorn is a particularly strong piece: Cover-ups, Concern Trolls and Suicide. Chu questions why some people want others to stop sharing Leelah’s words.