Damus
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Just found out that #BeagleIM automatically fetches web links in received and plays the page's video if there is one.

This is not acceptable behavior!!!

* It's annoying. There isn't any obvious way to stop the video.

* It's insecure. The linked page might attack vulnerabilities in Beagle's video player.

* It exposes the user's IP address to anyone who sends them a message, potentially physically endangering them.

Will uninstall and replace ASAP.

#XMPP #security #cybersecurity #infosec #UX
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argv[-1] · 34w
I am not the person who's using Beagle, so I can't replace it right away, but like I said, ASAP. I've heard that Gajim is now available for macOS, so I will attempt to install that. It works great on Linux but I have no idea how well it works on macOS. I certainly hope it works well, though, becaus...
Debacle · 34w
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