Why Incognito Cat? Taking Back Our Digital Privacy
In a digital world overflowing with content, you might wonder why another voice has entered the fray. The answer is simple: Incognito Cat isn't just another blog; it's a passion project born from a deep-seated commitment to digital privacy and a desire to make complex issues accessible to everyone. This platform exists to empower you, the reader, with the knowledge and tools to reclaim your digital autonomy.
A Journey Fueled by Experience, Not Profit
The person behind Incognito Cat brings over four decades of hands-on experience with computers, built through both professional work and personal exploration. This isn't theoretical knowledge; every piece of advice and insight shared comes directly from real-world experience.
Crucially, Incognito Cat operates without any financial support or incentives from the companies or products it mentions. There are no affiliations, no sponsorships, and no advertising. Any products or services recommended are ones the author personally subscribes to or privacy-focused projects they actively donate to. This ensures that the information provided is always unbiased and genuinely in the reader's best interest.
Beyond the Noise: A Curated Space for Privacy Insights
For a long time, the same content was being shared across various social media platforms, each with its own limitations and frustrating toolsets. This often led to inefficient workflows and excessive rework just to get information out. The traditional platforms simply didn't fit the specific needs of thoughtful, in-depth discussions on digital privacy.
That's why everything has been brought together under one roof: Incognito Cat. This blog provides a dedicated space where the focus can remain solely on the content, free from the distractions and constraints of mainstream platforms.
Demystifying Digital Privacy: Protecting What Matters
Incognito Cat is singularly focused on all topics related to digital privacy—both online and off. The goal is to present information in a way that is not overly technical, but still provides real insights and actionable steps. The hope is to foster a greater understanding of the threats to everyone's privacy in an entertaining and enlightening manner.
Many people hold common misconceptions about privacy, often thinking, "I haven't done anything wrong, I've got nothing to hide," or "I'm not that important," or even "Only criminals want privacy." Some believe "The government only wants to protect us," or "Big companies will protect our data," or that "Privacy is too complicated or difficult."
Incognito Cat directly challenges these notions. It illuminates how our privacy and autonomy are under attack on three main fronts:
- Big Tech and Data Brokers: These entities covertly collect and sell our information, often becoming targets for attacks and data breaches.
- Bad Actors: This includes those who seek our information for social engineering, setting up fraudulent accounts (like in "pig butchering" scams), doxxing, or stalking.
- Government Forces: Through doctrines like the 3rd party doctrine, governments can illegally collect citizen information for various problematic reasons.
As Incognito Cat emphasizes, while we may not have anything to hide, we absolutely have everything to protect. Recent events, like the Tea app breach spilling thousands of user records (including driver's licenses) or last year's NPD breach sharing sensitive personal information on the dark web, serve as stark reminders of these real and present dangers. The journey to privacy starts with us taking ownership of our information, deciding when, where, how, and with whom we share it.
Why BearBlog? Performance, Privacy, and Purpose
Choosing a blogging platform for Incognito Cat was a critical decision, especially given its privacy-centric mission. Many popular hosting options presented significant problems:
- They generate bloated pages that lead to poor performance.
- They are often loaded with JavaScript, a common attack vector.
- They are riddled with trackers, which is antithetical to a privacy-focused blog.
- Many are not very compatible with assistive technologies like screen readers, hindering the goal of reaching the widest audience possible.
BearBlog.dev emerged as the ideal solution. It's a simple, performance-oriented platform that allows the writer to focus purely on content. It includes no JavaScript by default, significantly reducing the attack surface. It features only a small, optional tracker to let the author know which posts are being read—a feature that can even be disabled.
All content is composed in GitHub Markdown, making composition straightforward without the need for complex tools. The platform also offers a convenient one-click backup of all content, ensuring data security. This choice underscores Incognito Cat's commitment to delivering accessible, secure, and private content to its readers.
Empowering You to Take Control
The ultimate goal of Incognito Cat is to leave readers feeling empowered and informed. It's about recognizing the threats, understanding your options, and taking the first practical steps towards greater digital autonomy. This blog is a guide on that journey, providing clear, actionable insights for everyone, from those new to privacy concerns to tech-savvy individuals looking for content to share with their loved ones.
Remember, we may not have anything to hide, but everything to protect.
