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School Spyware (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
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Hi. My school just started issuing devices last year, and they have this Lightspeed spyware on them. Last year I was able to remove it by booting into Linux from a flash drive and moving the files to a separate drive and then back at the end of the year. This year I have heard from sources that they have ways of detecting someone booting from Linux so I am hesitant to do that option. My only other idea is to buy an old laptop off eBay that looks like it and install Linux on it. I could probably get one for about 50€. Does anyone have any cheaper ideas?

Oh also talking to IT isn’t an option.

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[–] 11 points 2 years ago

This is the right attitude, my friend, for real.

I'm a teacher and have guided students down this path before. Tech rights are important, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Surveillance is not security.

Buying that cheapo Linux lappy and running it on the down-low sounds like the best bet. Don't draw attention to it and you'll be fine.

The ethics of what you use it for is up to you: choose wisely. But simply wanting privacy is not a crime.

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