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Revolut, McDonald's, and Authy have banned the use of GrapheneOS. (grapheneos.org)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/15995282

Real unfortunate news for GrapheneOS users as Revolut has decided to ban the use of 'non-google' approved OSes. This is currently being posted about and updated by GrahpeneOS over at Bluesky for those who want to follow it more closely.

Edit: had to change the title, originally it said Uber too but I cannot find back to the source of ether that's true or not..

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I don't think it's a coincidence that the shittiest companies are those, who enforce Google's broken and monopolistic "Play Integrity" API. Revolut has connections to Russia, McDonalds supports the Israeli genocide in Palestine and Authy has always just been a massive piece of shit, not even allowing users to export their TOTP seeds. These are three companies I would NEVER even consider using anyway.

And "Play Integrity" API actually does NOTHING, absolutely NOTHING for your security as an end user.
You use an outdated, unpatched Android version with multiple severe, publicly known exploits on an insecure device?
Google doesn't give a single fuck.
You use the newest version of Android with all the patches applied on Google's own hardware, with a locked boot loader and a hardened operating system?
That's not allowed by the "Play Integrity" API.
It's only purpose is to serve Google's monopolistic business interests.

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[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 months ago

It always seems that with finance we take 2 steps forward and 1 step back. That's why Bitcoin will never stop existing.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Authy has been utter garbage for a long time and if you ever needed a reason to migrate away then now is as good as ever.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Do you have a replacement you would recommend?

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 months ago

If you only use Android, go with Aegis. For a end-to-end encrypted, cloud-synced (also self-hostable) solution, check out Ente Auth. It also works on desktop.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Well pick anyone listed in this AlternativeTo list but I recommend Aegis

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 3 months ago

Aegis? https://f-droid.org/packages/com.beemdevelopment.aegis/

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Why would anyone load an app from McDonalds? You want to give them elevated access to your most personal data for a few dollars of coupons?

What are they taking from you that's worth more than the discounts they are giving you? Because they are definitely making a profit, or they wouldn't be doing it.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 months ago (5 children)

We are definitely in the era where people think discounts before user privacy. I bet most of people downloading the Mcdonald app do it exactly because of cheeper prices and easy of access.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

just had medium fries and coke. i and many i know use the mc D app because of the discounts it gives when i order through my app.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

How did you manage to post the same comment 4 times? 🙃

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

i use my very own #snac instance which is sometimes slow. i pressed the post button 4 times.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

just had medium fries and coke. many people i know, including myself, use the mcd app because of the discounts it offers when ordering through the app. however, i am under the impression that since i use an ios device and have the option to decline being tracked by the app—which i very eagerly press "no" to—i am on the safe side. am i?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Apple does extensive audit of mobile apps, including limitations of tracking. So the app cannot spy on something you are not letting it to know. But you are giving it a bunch of info voluntarily.

I'd say using that app on iOS is similar to making a food delivery order using a loyalty member ID. Basically, you are letting the company (McDonald's) know who you are, what is your phone number, where do you live, and what do you like to eat. And if they wish to, they could use all that to purchase your profile from a data brocker. Or they can sell that info for a few cents to make up on that discount.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago

No, Apple isn't your guardian angel with the press of a button.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

just had medium fries and coke. i and many i know use the mc D app because of the discounts it gives when i order through my app.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

just had medium fries and coke. i and many i know use the mc D app because of the discounts it gives when i order through my app.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

just had medium fries and coke. i and many i know use the mc D app because of the discounts it gives when i order through my app.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This sounds like an antitrust legal problem...

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

The GrapheneOS team is already talking to regulators: https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/112539378681400395

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