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In a significant development for your digital privacy, Meta has settled a landmark lawsuit in the UK, agreeing to stop targeting a human rights campaigner with personalized ads.  Tanya O’Carroll’s case against Meta highlights the growing importance of managing your digital footprint and understanding your rights regarding data privacy. Understand the background and implications of the […]

Looking to delete your old Discord messages? Whether you’re trying to protect your privacy, clean up past conversations, or just reduce clutter, Redact.dev is a powerful tool that helps you mass delete your Discord messages with ease. Using Redact, you can mass delete server messages, and direct messages with other Discord users. With the free […]

23andMe, a leading genetic testing company, has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move comes after the company faced significant financial challenges, including declining demand for its ancestry testing kits and a major data breach in 2023 that compromised the personal information of nearly seven million customers. The bankruptcy filing has raised concerns about […]

Quick disclaimer, you will need to own Reddit for most of these to actually make you money. In recent years, Reddit has made several business decisions that have significantly impacted its users and the broader community. From introducing API restrictions to rolling out the Reddit Contributor Program, these changes have sparked controversy and frustration among […]

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and leader of the White House’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is facing mounting criticism and protests over his political involvement and the actions of DOGE. Elon Musk’s various controversies have led to massive challenges for Tesla, including declining investor confidence, plummeting stock prices, and a series of violent protests […]

In January this year, Meta announced their intentions to encourage “More speech, fewer mistakes” on their platforms. This involved them axing their factcheckers, implementing community notes and encouraging more political content.  Now just months later, Meta is starting to test community notes across platforms, while Instagram is plagued by AI-generated adult ‘content creators’ fetishizing Down […]

Managing your online presence is crucial. With the rise of privacy concerns and the desire for a more minimalist digital footprint, social media deletion apps have become increasingly popular.  Our app, Redact.dev is a leading platform for mass deleting content across nearly 30 unique online platforms, but how does it compare to other social media […]

In an era of increasing digital surveillance, understanding the tools used to monitor our online presence has never been more important. One such tool, SocialNet, developed by contractor ShadowDragon, has recently come to light as a comprehensive surveillance platform that law enforcement agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) use to monitor and analyze data […]

Twitter/X had a massive outage on Monday morning EST, with Downdetector spikes surging; In a post, Elon Musk has claimed this was due to a “massive cyberattack” against X. Mashable seem skeptical of Elon, citing the lack of evidence in Musk’s reporting, alongside his prior claim that Trump suffered an attack in August, 2024 – […]

X / Twitter made a name for itself as the ‘internet’s town square’ – though the recency and openness of information shared on Twitter often draws criticism due to inaccuracies.  The platform’s owner has been cited as a misinformation super spreader regarding the recent US election. Not only that – X’s own AI product Grok, […]

As Microsoft prepares to shut down Skype on May 5, 2025, users are left with questions about the fate of their data. These questions are well grounded, given Microsoft-owned LinkedIn recently faced a lawsuit after allegations they used customer data to train AI models, without proper consent. Microsoft has provided options for data migration and […]

Discord, one of the world’s leading messenger apps, has taken a “dynamic” approach to implementing AI-powered features, announcing and gradually releasing them back in 2023, with many being scaled or rolled back since.  Discord is not alone in the category of “tech companies speeding to ship AI” – in fact, most platforms that have integrated […]

Mozilla Firefox, a browser once synonymous with open-source ideals and user privacy, has recently introduced its first-ever Terms of Use, alongside an updated Privacy Notice. This move, detailed in a recent blog post, has sparked debate and raised questions about the future of privacy and trust in the browser. Mozilla’s Rationale for the Changes Mozilla […]

Governments around the world are escalating demands for encryption backdoors, claiming they are required for national security needs. Experts warn that these policies create cybersecurity risks for billions of people. Recently, British officials secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor into their Advanced Data Protection (ADP) service. Apple responded to this by disabling ADP in […]

Your X / Twitter posts, comments, quotes and reposts can make up a large portion of your digital footprint. Leaving your Twitter account history unmanaged can lead to reputational harm in your professional and personal life. If you’re a creator or public figure, it’s even more likely your old content will surface in unwanted ways. There’s […]

Recent court filings in the Kadrey v. Meta lawsuit have revealed that Meta Platforms allegedly used pirated books to train its AI models, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly approving these practices despite internal concerns. Internal Documents Expose Training Methods Court documents show Meta employees downloaded approximately 82TB of pirated books from shadow libraries including LibGen, […]

Apple has removed its strongest data protection (Advanced Data Protection, or ADP) feature from UK users after government demands for a backdoor into encrypted communications. The decision marks a critical moment in the ongoing battle between tech privacy and government surveillance, and may spark tension with other nations. What’s Happening? Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) […]

Social media platforms are evolving rapidly, with 2025 bringing new features and policies that amplify user-driven moderation, algorithmic scrutiny, and public accountability. Negative feedback has always been part of social media; though how it’s captured and handled has evolved rapidly since the inception of Twitter / X’s community notes. While community notes have largely been […]

Facebook is over 20 years old as of Feb 2024, and nearly everyone has an account. A lot changes in 20 years, but your posts, comments, photos and tags can stick around forever. Old Facebook content can impact your professional and personal life, or just cause embarrassment if rediscovered by the wrong person. And if […]

Reddit has a long memory, but that doesn’t mean your old posts and comments on Reddit should follow you forever. Maybe your old Reddit posts reflect outdated opinions, embarrassing moments, or just things that no longer matter. Either way, they’re always out there—waiting to be found, screenshotted, and potentially used against you. If you’re a […]

While Twitter likes are now private and only visible to you, there are still many reasons you might want to clean up your liked tweets. Whether you’re organizing your digital space, removing outdated content, or simply starting fresh, this guide will show you the fastest and most effective ways to mass delete your Twitter likes. […]

Shortly after the inception of the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, security researchers discovered a significant vulnerability – calling to question the expertise of the auditor. Multiple security researchers have discovered significant security vulnerabilities in the newly launched DOGE.gov website, allowing unauthorized users to modify its database content. The website was created to track the Department […]

In a concerning development for data security, a recent audit of the DeepSeek iOS app has uncovered serious security vulnerabilities that expose sensitive user and device data to potential breaches. This revelation comes at a time when organizations are increasingly relying on AI tools while grappling with data protection challenges. Critical Security Flaws Discovered in […]

Your ex’s digital ghost is probably still haunting your social media, and Valentine’s day is the perfect time for an exorcism 👻 This Valentine’s Day, give yourself the gift of a fresh start. Because nothing says “new year, new me” like deleting those cringy couple selfies from 2015. Your Ex Is Living Rent-Free in Your […]

In the next 24 hours, users running Redactions on Twitter (or X), Facebook and Reddit will be greeted with a streamlined deletion experience. To receive the update, just fully exit and reopen Redact! Once your version of Redact is up to date, bulk deletion on Twitter, Facebook and Reddit will look like this by default: […]

Government workers across the United States have been actively removing content supportive of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from federal websites and communications.  This widespread deletion of DEI-related material is occurring in response to President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders, marking a significant shift in the federal government’s approach to these initiatives. The Scope of […]

AI has quickly become the latest battleground for an international arms race, and China has now asserted itself as a major contender – releasing an AI model rivalling the best of the US and tanking American tech stocks. The international community has responded with widespread and perhaps reasonable decisions to block or restrict DeepSeek’s use. […]

Most apps (not Redact.dev!) want your data – it helps them in a variety of ways, to reach a simple end – make more money. Some apps are transparent about this, while others bury relevant clauses deep within their privacy policies and terms of service. With rapidly changing regulations around technology and AI, and instability […]

The Importance of Digital Privacy in the Age of Social Media Surveillance Recent revelations about Mexico’s Cyberspace Operations Centre have highlighted the use of fake profiles and bots by various entities, including military organizations, to monitor and manipulate digital conversations. These practices underscore the critical need for individuals to safeguard their digital privacy. Understanding the […]

Cleaning up your replies on Bluesky can be important when it comes to maintaining privacy. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your reposts efficiently. Step 1: Download Redact.dev Note – You need to have a Premium subscription with Redact.dev to delete content from Bluesky, which can be purchased here Step 2: Log […]

Cleaning up your Bluesky history is important when it comes to maintaining privacy. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your reposts efficiently. You need to have a Premium subscription with Redact.dev to delete content from Bluesky, which can be purchased here Step 1: Download Redact.dev Step 2: Log In to Your Bluesky […]

A high school junior on github, hackermondev uncovered a deanonymization attack capable of determining a target’s location within a 250-mile radius—without the target ever knowing. This attack exploits caching mechanisms in content delivery networks (CDNs), such as Cloudflare, to reveal geolocation data based on the datacenters handling user requests. How the Attack WorksCloudflare – one […]

What is necro’ing?  Necro’ing, derived from “necromancy,” is the act of reviving an old, inactive thread, post, or discussion by adding a new comment or reply. It’s common in forums, social media, and group chats where archived conversations resurface with new activity. Sometimes necro’ing can be helpful—adding relevant updates or continuing an unresolved discussion. However, […]

Cleaning up your Bluesky history is essential for maintaining privacy and presenting your best self online. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your posts efficiently. Step 1: Download Redact.dev (Free) Step 2: Log In to Your Bluesky Account Step 3: Set Your Deletion Criteria Once logged in, you’ll have filtering options to […]

Update – this lawsuit has been withdrawn, as it was levelled on the basis of LinkedIn using private messages to train AI. While they did not do this, LinkedIn did automatically opt all users into AI training without getting informed consent (TechMonitor) In a recent development, Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is under legal scrutiny for allegedly disclosing […]

The European Commission announced that major tech companies—including Meta’s Facebook, Elon Musk’s X, and Google’s YouTube—have pledged to intensify their efforts against online hate speech. This commitment is part of an updated code of conduct integrated into the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). (Reuters) Understanding the EU’s Updated Code of Conduct Originally established in May […]

On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump rescinded Executive Order 14110, a directive issued by former President Joe Biden in October 2023 aimed at mitigating risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) (Reuters) This change, and the fact that it’s taking place hours after President Trump took office marks a significant shift in the U.S. approach […]

With Redact, you can remove all of your discord messages with the single click of a button, or you can target them by things like keywords, dates, where they were posted, or even specific people who they were posted to. The Redact App allows you to take control of your social media presence, and your […]

The TikTok saga has taken yet another turn. After facing a looming shutdown in the United States due to national security concerns, the platform is now back online as of January 19, 2025, according to NPR. This unexpected development comes after TikTok temporarily went offline, causing widespread concern among its millions of U.S. users and […]

If you’re looking to clean up your Twitter history and remove all tweets containing videos, Redact.dev offers a fast, reliable, and user-friendly solution. This guide will walk you through every step of the process so you can confidently delete all tweets with videoss while keeping control over your digital presence. Why Delete Tweets with Videos? […]

OpenAI has released its “Economic Blueprint” for AI development in the United States, while simultaneously facing a lawsuit from The New York Times over alleged copyright infringement. This development highlights the complex landscape of AI innovation and regulation – a landscape that may impact you and your privacy rapidly, and dramatically.  Key points from OpenAI’s […]

In an increasingly data-driven world, your personal information is more valuable than ever—not just to marketers and corporations, but also to political organizations. Political parties routinely collect and process voter data to influence campaigns and outreach efforts. However, this practice sometimes occurs without clear consent, raising serious privacy concerns. Fortunately, there are tools and resources […]

If you’re looking to clean up your Twitter history and remove all tweets containing images, Redact.dev offers a fast, reliable, and user-friendly solution. This guide will walk you through every step of the process so you can confidently delete all tweets with images while keeping control over your digital presence. Why Delete Tweets with Images? […]

Apple’s privacy practices came under scrutiny recently, prompting the company to address concerns related to its virtual assistant, Siri. Following a $95 million class-action settlement, Apple has issued clarifications on how Siri processes user data, reaffirming its commitment to user privacy. These events highlight the evolving relationship between technology and privacy and the importance of […]

Meta’s updated content moderation policy, titled “More Speech, Fewer Mistakes,” has ignited discussions about balancing free expression and safety on its platforms. As Meta (formerly Facebook) shifts its approach to handling user-generated content, it’s essential to understand what this means for your privacy and how you can maintain control over your digital presence. The Policy […]

The ongoing discussions about a possible TikTok ban in the United States have raised significant concerns regarding data privacy, online freedom, and the future of social media platforms. Legislation aimed at restricting TikTok, citing its connections to China, has left many users questioning the implications for their digital presence and how they can proactively prepare. […]

As debates about data privacy and digital security continue to grow, the implications of political leadership on these matters become increasingly significant. President Trump’s stance on surveillance, technology, and regulation, raises important considerations for individuals concerned about their online privacy and personal data security. Key Policies Impacting Privacy During his previous term, Donald Trump’s administration […]

Managing your Twitter/X direct messages (DMs) can be daunting, especially if you’ve accumulated years’ worth of conversations. Whether you’re decluttering, prioritizing privacy, or addressing security concerns, Redact.dev offers a seamless solution to delete all your Twitter DMs efficiently. Follow this step-by-step guide to clean up your inbox with ease. Why Delete Your Twitter DMs? Note […]

Deleting a single retweet is easy! But deleting your history of retweets, or doing it regularly is way easier with Redact.dev – the best digital footprint management tool available. Follow the steps below to use our app to delete all your retweets with ease! Step 1: Visit Redact.dev Step 2: Connect Your Twitter/X Account Step […]

As 2025 approaches, you’re probably thinking about New Year’s resolutions to adopt, or changes you’d like to make to your life. With rapid AI developments & more cybersecurity risk than ever, and an increasingly fragmented digital ecosystem – proven to prioritize profits over your privacy – it’s time to include digital New Year’s Resolutions on […]

Apple’s release of iOS 17.4 brought with it a groundbreaking feature in cybersecurity: PQ3 encryption for iMessage. This advanced security protocol is designed to protect sensitive data from threats posed by quantum computing—a technology poised to reshape the landscape of cybersecurity. But what does this mean for you, and why should you care? Let’s break […]

AI in the Hands of Hackers Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing industries, but it’s also empowering cybercriminals with alarming capabilities. From deepfakes to data manipulation, risks are multiplying as technology advances. Businesses and individuals are increasingly vulnerable to AI-driven cyberattacks, making it critical to stay ahead of these evolving threats. Explore the various dangers, and […]

Cleaning up your Twitter history can be essential for maintaining your privacy and presenting your best self online. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your tweets efficiently. The process for this is a little different depending on how many tweets you have. If you have over 1k tweets to delete, use step […]

In the rapidly evolving world of social media, Bluesky has emerged as a powerful force, capturing headlines with its massive user growth, well in excess of 25M users and counting. The decentralized social network, Bluesky has quickly become a top X / Twitter alternative, offering users more control over their data, enhanced content moderation, and […]

Discord is an amazing platform for connecting with friends, communities, and shared interests. But let’s be real: if you’ve been using Discord for years, your message history might not age as gracefully as you’d like. What you said when you were younger—back when you were more carefree about what you shared—might not represent who you […]

A recent breach of Andrew Tate‘s online university, The Real World, has exposed sensitive data from nearly 800,000 users, including email addresses, usernames, and chat logs. The incident highlights the growing importance of securing personal data and the risks of using poorly protected platforms. What Happened? The Real World, formerly known as Hustler’s University, offers […]

Redact.dev empowers you to mass-delete posts across various social media platforms, from modern giants like Discord and Twitter to legacy platforms like Skype. While this is undeniably convenient, it raises the question: why should you delete your social media history in the first place? The Internet Never Forgets For some, having a timeline of personal […]

The Problem of Old Social Media Content So, how long have you been using the internet? 10 years? 20? More? Over time we build up a ton of history or “footprint”, mostly on the main social media platforms such as Facebook and Reddit, or the newer platforms like Snapchat and Instagram. As time goes on, […]

Your social media might have a few years of content that is no longer you. Clean up your profiles, purging expired or emotionally awkward posts for whatever reason you might want. Go way back in time for a deep clean of your social media history. With the Redact App, it becomes super easy to audit […]

What is a Deepfake? A deepfake is a video, image, or audio created by AI to imitate a real person.  Over the last couple of years, AI services and products have reached mainstream usage, resulting in billions of pieces of AI generated content being created. Using deep learning algorithms like GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks), computers […]

Recent events highlight the growing issue of social media platforms tracking user data without proper consent, raising serious privacy concerns. Complaints against Pinterest and LinkedIn reveal how these platforms have been using personal information for targeted ads, often without clear consent, violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In the case of Pinterest, the platform was […]

In today’s digital world, every post, tweet, and comment can affect your business’s reputation. Social media is a huge part of how people connect, and it’s easy for something you or your employees post to impact your brand. Inflammatory content, old posts, or off-color comments can linger and change how clients, investors, or potential hires […]

Twitter, now known as X, has updated their terms of service, giving them license to use your content to train their machine learning models – chiefly Grok. Elon Musks’ platform is the latest to follow in the footsteps of Meta’s Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and countless more social media platforms, expanding their licenses to use your […]

A major data broker recently confirmed a breach that compromised Social Security numbers and other sensitive information, urging consumers to monitor their credit and financial accounts closely. This incident highlights the ongoing risks in the largely unregulated data-broker industry, where companies amass vast amounts of personal data with minimal oversight. Criminals have already begun selling […]

Removing a large amount of pictures from Facebook can be a seriously big pain in the ass, especially if you have 100’s or 1000’s of photos. Today we are going to walk you through the process of removing pictures from your Facebook account in bulk using Redact’s Facebook App. It’s actually a very simple process, […]

So, you want to mass delete all your old reddit comments at one time? I have good news and bad news for you, which do you want first? OK, bad news first, I like your style! Bad news – Reddit doesn’t offer a built-in feature that will allow you to remove all your comments at […]

Fresh off the news that Glassdoor has began de-anonymizing users without their consent, some users are understandably angered and upset. I say some, because most people will not even know that their past posts are now showing more info than they intended. They wont read this article or any others and will just carry on […]

Mass Remove Timeline Posts in Bulk at Once Today we are going to walk you through the process of removing all the posts from your Facebook Timeline using the Redact App. Redact is a software application that works on most social media sites and allows the user to mass delete content such as posts, images, […]

Delete Multiple DMs Fast Using Redact Want to quickly remove all of your direct messages on Discord in a fast and efficient way? Doing it manually isn’t the play, that can take hours or days. What you need is an automated way to delete 1000’s of messages in a short period of time. The Redact […]

This a quick tutorial on how to use the Redact App to target messages in a specific Discord Channel for mass removal. There could be any number of reasons why you’d want to delete your content from a single channel only. We aren’t concerned with the why, we just handle the how. In this post […]

Hey everyone, today we are going to discuss how you can use the Redact App to quickly locate and remove images from Discord Chats and/or DMs. Over time you can accumulate tons of message history on Discord, including images. There are a few ways to find and remove these images, none easier or faster than […]

Looking for an easy way to remove a Discord DM in bulk without having to manually delete each individual message? Redact is your solution. Redact is an app built specifically for the mass removal of content from all major social media sites, including Discord. Delete Discord DMs Video Walkthrough For those of you who don’t […]

Are you planning on deleting your Facebook Account? There are a few ways of going about it. Let’s go over your options. Option #1 Do a vanilla deletion through the default Facebook channel. You’ve probably heard the stories about Facebook retaining your data and not truly deleting your content. However, we have a solution to […]

Looking for a tool to remove every photo from your Facebook Account? We have what you need right here. Redact is an app that works with not only Facebook, but all major social media websites and services. The Redact Facebook Tool allows you to seek out and destroy images, links, videos, posts, comments, and more. […]

Need a quick and automatic method to remove all your Discord Images? Need to do it quickly in just a few clciks? We got you, read on. The number of memes and random images most of us post to social media over the years accumulates to epic proportions. One day, you think to yourself “Hmm, […]

Ever wondered how to download your data from various social media platforms? This comprehensive guide provides links and instructions for downloading your information from popular services like Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Gmail, and many more. Take control of your digital footprint by following these steps to retrieve your data. If you’re planning on deleting one or […]

Looking for bots that delete messages and content from Discord? We have compiled this list of bots to help you find the perfect solution to your Discord management headaches. From mass deletion to general maintenance, you’re sure to find something that fills your needs. If you have a cool bot that you think belongs here, […]

Looking for a way to remove all of your chat messages from only a specific Discord Channel? Need to do it quickly and easily? Redact has many tools for removing Discord content and one of them is the ability to remove content from a specific channel automatically. We’re going to walk you through the process […]

Click here to download Redact Unlike many social media apps, Discord allows users to remove their own messages from BOTH sides of the conversation. This is actually the exception, and not the rule. On most social media sites, when you delete a private message you sent it only deletes from YOUR side of the conversation. […]

So, you have a bunch of direct messages you need to get rid of in a hurry? What are you going to do? Going through all these Discord DMs one-by-one is going to take days, there has to be a faster way to do this…right? Say hello to Redact’s Discord Tools. Using Redact, you can […]

Redact’s Discord Tools offer a variety of options for mass deleting content off Discord. Images, videos, links, chat messages, DMs, and more! If you have a lot of history on Discord you need to quickly remove, Redact is the tool you need. In this post we will be covering how to remove images off Discord […]

In our Twitter service for Redact, you have the option to import a .zip file of your imported data. This allows us to apply any filters you specify much faster, and makes the whole process much smoother and cleaner in general. Additionally, this eliminates the issue where particularly prolific posters needed to schedule continued deletions over long […]