Recently, X integrated displaying the account's country. One day, your private information was leaked into public access.
What are the downsides of public geolocation?
1. Enables region-specific fraud schemes
2. Improves attack targeting using language and popular local services
3. Narrows OSINT search area, increasing chances of deanonymization
4. Allows localized social engineering scenarios
5. Turns the internet into a playground that continues real-world problems
There are no borders or countries on the internet
Web3 proves it
Recently X restored privacy. But it will never restore trust.