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To: proxy_user
If you address the three main areas discussed in the article, there are very simple solutions:

1. With regards to cell phones and triangulation: turn off GPS services. I stress this to anyone with a smartphone. Not only does GPS decimate battery life, it's basically a tracker for everywhere you've been. Turn it off in your settings unless you need it (i.e. traveling).

2. With regards to landlines: either don't have one or only use yours for emergencies. Most households don't have landlines anymore. We personally don't use one, as I have a HAM radio setup on battery backup if the SHTF.

3. With regards to social media: DON'T USE IT! I live a very happy life without social media. Most people say they can't live without it, but I challenge anyone to try. It's really not that hard. You won't miss those updates from your sophomore-year college roommate's best friend's dog's sister's second cousin, and if your mother needs to talk to you, she can call or stop by.

Otherwise, spend $25 on a digital certificate and encrypt the Hell out of everything you own. Two- or multi-factor authentication (i.e. password AND certificate or USB key or biometric reader) is the safest way to ensure no one can break into an account. Use a password safe (I LOVE

4 posted on 11/20/2012 11:37:32 AM PST by rarestia (It's time to water the Tree of Liberty.)
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To: rarestia

an RFID blocking wallet for your driver licence couldn’t hurt either.
My guess apps, and phone company can enable your phones gps,
buy one that doesn’t have e911.
your car also has a black-box.


10 posted on 11/20/2012 11:56:02 AM PST by Morris70
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