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The speed of Memo posting is much more fluid now. Still waiting for external image and video support from non-approved sources though!
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is there a security risk to adding external image and video support?
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According to Memo there is.
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ok thanks, not a web programmer or security expert so I don't know either way. (Q_Q)
Simon Van Gelder
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If I setup an image host, and hotlink an image here...I would have the IP addresses of all Memo active memo users. I'm sure there's other vectors, but privacy is foremost in my mind.
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If people click links, same issue. Memo could filter imgs thru their server so no IP addr is leaked. Would use more server resources though. Someone want to provide free img proxy?
.::[dEViANCe]::.
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Oh jeez, we have VPNs, TOR, web based proxies, what more u need and who cares :P
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Not sure is real concern. Imgur & memo.cash have that info. If you really are concerned, should use VPN. Even without this technique, ISPs see what IPs connect & can give info to gov.
Simon Van Gelder
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Memo having an IP address is far different than a throwaway account linking to a honeypot having it. Indeed, it is only risk mitigation at this point.
.::[dEViANCe]::.
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You know you can get memo copy from github and use your own instance xD
Simon Van Gelder
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It's a user-facing issue: HTTP requests for URLs embedded in the blockchain will be fired regardless if I'm running a local instance. Autoembed can be turned off, but that's not ideal.
.::[dEViANCe]::.
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Ah i understand, thats why VPN & TOR was invented xD
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ahh, thanks for the explanation. hmm yeah privacy should be held pretty high.