How to avoid Mastodon security and privacy risks – The Mac Security Blog

How to avoid Mastodon security and privacy risks

The social network Mastodon has suddenly seen a massive spike in popularity. Here is everything you need to know to stay safe, secure, and private on Mastodon.

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