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[-] kittenzrulz123 16 points 3 weeks ago

Thats why you should use a Google Pixel with GraphineOS and a unique 20+ digit password (along with a secure VPN like Mullvad)

They would just deny entry if you refuse to unlock.

[-] thermal_shock@lemmy.world 18 points 3 weeks ago

No avg person is doing this. Get a second phone with alias accounts.

[-] kittenzrulz123 10 points 3 weeks ago

I use GraphineOS and tbh its not inconvenient to use

[-] thermal_shock@lemmy.world 11 points 3 weeks ago

Convincing someone to completely change their operating system isn't easy from the start.

[-] kittenzrulz123 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

If you're genuenly worried about your security it makes sense, the average person however doesn't care so they wont do anything to increase security

[-] cmhe@lemmy.world 8 points 3 weeks ago

TBH, buying a cheap Chinese burner phone with no security relevant data on it just for traveling to the US, might be better security wise than buying an expensive Google Pixel Phone with GrapheneOS on it.

Especially now where Google, a US company and bound by its laws, that produces these devices, might (start) hand(ing) out backdoor keys to their hardware.

[-] Onsotumenh@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 3 weeks ago

But with Graphene&Co you can make full backups, store them externally (e.g. selfhosted cloud) and then just apply before/after crossing borders as needed. Plus doing that makes a duress wipe way less painful if you ever need to. Tho, if you're somewhere where they're likely to just keep it instead of forcing an unlock or copying data, a cheap burner that doesn't hurt to loose is still the better idea...

[-] Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago

That is a good option. I am actually quite careful about what I use my phone for. I still on occasion use Google maps, but i turn location history off and I always delete previous searches.

I am aware that this does not remove them from google's database, but it does make your movements not immediately obvious.

Also i would delete browser history and log out of all social media accounts (and disable remembering usernames/passwords) and even uninstall some apps in order to make who you interact eith less immediately obvious. Once you clear the border fully you can reinstall everything at your earliest convenience.

[-] Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 1 points 3 weeks ago

Would Private Internet Access work? That is my VPN.

[-] Quexotic@infosec.pub 12 points 3 weeks ago

They have mossad ties. Their CEO or something is a former spy. It's owned by Israel.

https://hackread.com/private-internet-access-pia-vpn-sold-israel-privacy-concerns/

[-] Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago

NOW YOU TELL ME! I have a three year plan with them!

[-] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

💀

VPNs you should look into:

Proton*

Mullvad

IVPN

*Proton had a controversy involving the CEO claiming "Republicans are the party that 'fight for the little guy'" so... do your own research. But they are also the best when it comes to amount of servers, so its less likely to get blocked by websites.

[-] Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

I have the free proton on my phone. I can use it there at least

[-] Quexotic@infosec.pub 3 points 3 weeks ago

In the same boat. I'm going to have to drop em and switch to mullvad.

[-] kittenzrulz123 5 points 3 weeks ago

If they know your name and address its not secure

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