Re:Ask HN: Gmail account security
by foxfluff on Monday January 24, 2022 @06:03AM
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> say unusual browser, small country, rare language, use a vpn etc
> Basically it's these massive bayesian filters that output how suspicious some activity is.
It almost feels like the digital equivalent of racism, xenophobia, homophobia, and other prejudices; people are suspicious of anything that stands out as being somehow "different." Now computers are suspicious and prejudiced because your digital appearance looks out of norm.
> This approach is understandable from a business perspective, but imo deeply troubling for an open society.
> Basically it's these massive bayesian filters that output how suspicious some activity is.
It almost feels like the digital equivalent of racism, xenophobia, homophobia, and other prejudices; people are suspicious of anything that stands out as being somehow "different." Now computers are suspicious and prejudiced because your digital appearance looks out of norm.
> This approach is understandable from a business perspective, but imo deeply troubling for an open society.
Agreed.