Techlore Surveillance Report
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Ep 169Hackers Target Popular Doorbells: What You Need to Know
Many popular video doorbells can be easily hacked, Tumblr & Wordpress join the data sale train, Nevada is assaulting encryption, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction01:04 Support us!01:30 Highlight Story05:18 Data Breaches09:18 Companies19:30 Research21:58 Politics33:04 FOSS36:52 Misfits39:24 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hardware Security Tips: Effective Strategies Against Malware
How we defend against hardware vulnerabilities, are you paying too much for a PO Box?, a question that accidentally got omitted last week, and more from SR168Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:25 Defending Against Hardware Vulnerabilities03:08 Our Favorite Movies07:39 Henry's Tempeh Adventures08:33 Nate's Musical Proficiency10:13 PO Box Pricing13:08 Favorite Pokemon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reddit Sold You Out.
Reddit goes public, Signal finally has usernames, iMessage gets post-quantum encryption, Lockbit ransomware gets taken down, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 PSA00:36 Introduction00:59 Support us!01:34 Highlight Story (Reddit)05:22 Data Breaches06:11 Companies12:34 Research14:11 Politics18:26 FOSS24:10 Misfits29:27 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should You Use Your Bank's Mobile App?
Are banking mobile apps private/secure, custom ROMs for the Pixel Fold, longterm privacy expectations, DMV privacy, and more from SR167Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:22 Banking App security02:24 Custom ROMs on Pixel Fold03:12 Privacy & Security going forward07:48 Buying Movies Properly11:34 DMV Privacy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
India Moves to Ban This Email Provider—Here's Why.
India is trying to ban ProtonMail, Express VPN has been leaking DNS requests, Apple confirms they're breaking PWAs on purpose but are also adding virtual cards to Apple Pay, an EU court has ruled backdoors illegal, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:28 Support us!01:30 Highlight Story (India Proton Mail)05:02 Data Breaches09:36 Companies22:00 Politics32:56 FOSS35:21 Misfits39:52 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can You Purchase Gift Cards Privately?
Buying gift cards privately from a third party vendor, private online payments, and more from SR165Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:31 Buying Third-Party Gift Cards03:57 Favorite Classical Composers08:03 Browser Appearance Preferences13:48 Private Online Payments16:44 Data Removal As A Benefit18:10 Apps & WiFi Networks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Google, Don't Block Sideloading!
Android restricting sideloading, new Mozilla services and leadership, Skiff is sold, an alleged 3-million toothbrush DDoS attack, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:23 Support us!01:12 Highlight Story (Android Restricts Sideloading)05:39 Data Breaches07:36 Companies13:21 Research19:06 Politics22:16 FOSS27:14 Misfits29:05 PSA30:49 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How To Avoid Data Loss With Security Services
How to be secure without losing your data, our thoughts on piracy, and more from SR165Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Not losing data w/ Security04:00 Thoughts on Steam Deck05:45 Our Opinions on Piracy12:03 MMS-Based Attacks13:22 Favorite public figures This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Surprise: Google's AI Will Read Your Messages!
Google may soon start reading your Android messages, Raspberry Pi is going public, rumors that Monero can be traced and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:18 Support us!01:08 Highlight Story (Google AI)04:42 Data Breaches07:22 Companies11:27 Research13:52 Politics25:28 FOSS28:57 Misfits36:57 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Dark Web Monitoring Services Worth It?
The value of dark web monitoring services and our recommendations for alternatives to GCam on Android more from SR163Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Intro!00:20 The Value of Dark Web Monitoring Services09:05 Android Camera Recommendations This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uncovered: The Ad Network Spying on Billions of People
A global ad-based spy industry, the "mother of all data breaches," Ring stops sharing data with police (sort of), and more.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:25 Support us!01:23 Highlight Story (Global Ad Spying)07:28 Data Breaches10:42 Companies11:50 Research15:25 Politics22:45 FOSS33:17 Misfits38:47 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RCS vs SMS for Messaging Safely!
RCS vs SMS configurations on Android, on running, our thoughts on PopOS, and more from SR163Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Intro!00:35 - RCS vs SMS configurations04:42 On Running! (And musical instruments)10:46 What kind of music do you listen to?12:00 Our thoughts on PopOS13:36 Our thoughts on SquareX16:54 Bluetooth Keyboard Security This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Creepy Truth About Brightness: Are You Being Monitored? - SR163
Your light sensor can spy on you, Apple’s App store is being split in the EU, Apple is releasing a new security feature, a flaw in a ton of GPUs, Brave is removing a privacy feature, and a lot more!Video on Brave Removing Strict Protection:Funny video on Move-it Data Breaches:Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:20 Support us!02:55 Highlight Story (Light Sensor)06:33 Data Breaches08:50 Companies13:25 Research18:48 Politics20:52 FOSS24:34 Misfits27:28 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unexpected Upsides: Why QubesOS Might Be Your Next Daily Driver
Qubes has valid usability benefits, ADHD Privacy tools, IOT smart plugs, and more from SR162Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Teaser00:22 Qubes Usability Benefits03:20 Our Best Christmas Presents05:58 ADHD Privacy Tools Discussion11:04 IOT Smart Plugs/Switches13:18 Visiting Germany & General Thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Operation Triangulation: The Advanced iPhone Backdoor! - SR162
The most advanced iPhone backdoor yet, a data breach from Framework Laptops, the US government protecting location data, and more.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:24 Support us!01:13 PSA02:30 Highlight Story (iPhone Backdoor)08:12 Data Breaches13:22 Companies18:57 Research22:54 Politics29:35 FOSS35:42 Misfits38:47 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unraveling Proton vs Tuta Marketing Feud
Proton vs Tuta Marketing teams, Safing Portmaster vs henrypp simplewall, our relationships with substances, & our thoughts on paid products like Kagi Search & more from SR161Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Teaser00:53 Proton & Tuta Marketing Feud09:56 Portmaster vs henrypp simplewall13:58 Substances18:20 Paid products (Kagi Search) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mint Mobile Suffers Data Breach! - SR161
Mint Mobile data breach , Rite Aid banned from using facial recognition tech, an update on a startling French court case, a case of surveillance in the wrong hands, and more. Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction01:00 Support us!02:40 Highlight Story (Mint Mobile Data Breach)05:20 Data Breaches12:24 Companies14:08 Research17:20 Politics27:22 FOSS31:24 Misfits41:14 Support us!mmMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Defense Against Eavesdropping Smart TVs
Defense against CMG spying, privacy with work apps, our desert island food choices & more from SR160Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:30 Defending against eavesdropping advertisers04:25 BYOD and privacy07:52 Our desert island food choices10:00 Best use cases for front-ends This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Your phone MAY be listening to you for real - SR160
Your phone might finally be listening to you for real, Google will soon no longer comply with geolocation warrants, an important FOSS story we missed last week, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:22 Support us!01:19 Highlight Story (Phone Listening)05:37 Data Breaches109:29 Companies20:18 Politics25:54 FOSS30:59 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'I have nothing to hide' Arguments by Privacy Activists
'I have nothing to hide', MySudo & real phone numbers, our regrets, privacy of android keyboard & more from SR159Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:24 'I have nothing to hide' responses08:18 Family Guy vs South Park14:06 MySudo and getting real phone numbers16:40 Our regrets & comments about our role28:18 Computer network security communities29:22 Gboard privacy implications This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Your Notifications Are Spied On - SR159
The government can spy on your push notifications, Meta has finally delivered on end-to-end encrypted messaging, startling new research on firmware vulnerabilities and Android password managers, and moreTechlore Talks for more info:Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:26 Support us!01:42 Highlight Story06:32 Data Breaches14:16 Companies22:22 Research26:44 FOSS33:44 Misfits37:36 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Most Frustrating Privacy Myths
The most frustrating privacy myths we see regularly, using Bittorrent as a file sync, the best VoIP option for Android, and more from SR158Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:22 Most frustrating privacy myths06:11 Bittorrent as a file sync08:08 Best VoIP option for Android10:39 Stacking data removal services15:07 Mobile biometric authenication security17:36 Follow Up: Online Purchases & Threat Modeling in the UK22:11 On-the-ground advice on travel to ChinaTechlore Talks #3:Response: https://psyvacy.substack.com/p/response-to-techlore-talks-3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RIP Google Drive Files - SR158
Google Drive is losing user files, another mass surveillance software being used by a major US police department, France recommends against Signal, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:20 Support us!01:00 Highlight Story (Google Drive)02:53 Data Breaches11:24 Companies12:28 Research13:05 Politics21:00 FOSS22:33 Misfits24:56 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can You Trust Bank Security?
Security of banks, protecting devices when you travel, shopping privately online, and more from SR157Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:24 Banking Security04:42 Our favorite animes10:22 Device safety when traveling & censorship12:58 Private shopping & monero usage17:50 offshore banking This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How NOT To Use iMessage on Android - SR157
A mindblowing lesson on how not to bring iMessage to Android, Windows Hello has been bypassed, new laws to fight SIM-swapping, Proton Drive for Mac, and much more.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:21 Support us!01:05 Highlight Story (Nothing Chat)05:44 Data Breaches09:18 Companies14:14 Research17:25 Politics21:50 FOSS26:04 Misfits27:05 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Privacy-Friendly Phones Compete?
Privacy-friendly phone hardware, NoScript relevance, trusting Pixel hardware, FOSS funding ideas, and more from SR156Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:12 Can privacy-friendly phones compete?02:41 Is NoScript a no-go?05:57 Android launchers08:06 Can we trust Pixel hardware?11:22 Funding FOSS fairly17:20 Syncing KeePass across devices21:38 What is the Surveillance Report schedule?"Does Google Spy on Android Custom ROMs?"Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sideloading: Coming To iPhone - SR156
Sideloading for iOS, Signal usernames, Tutanota rebrand/accusations, and much more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:26 Support us!01:07 Highlight Story (iOS sideloading)02:48 Data Breaches10:58 Companies12:26 Research15:17 Politics18:45 FOSS27:46 Misfits34:46 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Opinions of Decentralized VPNs...
Our opinions on decentralized VPNs (dVPNs), our desktop OS of choice, FOSS contact management, and more from SR155Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Decentralized VPNs03:58 Only One OS of Choice07:24 Where to purchase domains10:28 FOSS Contact Management13:38 How we research19:12 Open Source licensingMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
China Removes Bloggers' Anonymity - SR155
China is killing anonymity for bloggers, Google kills their Web DRM initiative, Apple warns Indian politicians of state-sponsored iPhone attacks, Bitwarden passkey support.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:23 Support us!02:10 Highlight Story (China Blogger Anonymity)04:22 Data Breaches08:56 Companies10:22 Research12:06 Politics22:46 FOSS24:58 Misfits31:30 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Favorite Linux Desktop Environments
Our favorite Linux DEs, our opinions on how to stop CSAM, and more from SR153Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:14 Our favorite Linux DEs01:44 How should companies tackle CSAM?08:24 Encrypted cloud sync using Big TechMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apple leaked private data for years! - SR154
iPhones exposing MAC address, Google privacy updates, Samsung shutting down phones remotely, AirVPN server seized, Apple browser exploits, and a lot more stories, huge week!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:30 Support us!01:08 PSA02:26 Highlight Story (iPhone MAC protection)03:56 Data Breaches10:30 Companies17:28 Research25:03 Politics31:26 FOSS35:38 Misfits37:52 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Even is "Stock" Android? (and why we like it!)
Stock Android, decentralized VPNs, security of TOTP applications, iOS search privacy/security, and more from SR153Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodDecentralized VPNs video:Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:30 Car privacy component00:48 Sites blocking VPN strategies02:31 Decentralized VPNs04:06 What is 'stock' Android06:52 Security of TOTP10:40 iOS Search privacy & SecurityMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beware Of This Kind of Software - SR153
Many open source projects aren’t maintained and what that means for you, a massive new protocol vulnerability, and some nice open source news.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:24 Support us!01:16 Highlight Story (Open source/abandonware)03:28 Data Breaches06:02 Companies07:10 Research09:58 Politics12:56 FOSS16:16 Misfits20:12 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Private Digital Payments When Privacy.com Isn't An Option
Privacy.com alternatives outside the US, where to store 2FA recovery codes, VPN clarification, and more from SR152Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23andMe Suffers Security Breach! - SR152
Over a million 23andMe customers exposed, Apple nearly had DuckDuckGo as their default search engine, the Pixel 8 has arrived with 7 years of support, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction01:32 Highlight Story (23andMe)02:42 Data Breaches06:35 Companies08:25 Research10:42 Politics17:13 FOSS19:39 Misfits21:29 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monero vs Zcash—Our Thoughts.
Monero vs Zcash, data brokers, VPN slots, and more from SR151Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Malware Can Infect Linux Computers! - SR151
A clever Linux malware distribution scheme, a new vulnerability in all major GPUs, a couple of Proton vulnerabilities, lots of new passkey support, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction02:02 Highlight Story (Malicious Linux Downloads)03:52 Data Breaches10:51 Companies20:46 Resarch29:58 Politics42:34 FOSS50:51 Misfits55:30 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do We (Still) Play Bloons TD 6?
Long live flash games, notes apps, and mobile browsers from SR150149Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK's Silent Surrender to E2EE Ban - SR150
The UK's Online Safety Bill has been defeated (sort of), cars are a privacy nightmare, lots of good political news, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:27 Support us!00:58 Highlight Story (UK Online Safety Bill)02:32 Data Breaches08:03 Companies11:48 Research15:36 Politics19:55 FOSS21:55 Misfits23:45 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are There Private Music Streaming Options?
Private music streaming and windows clipboard history from SR149Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Twitter is After Your Biometric Details... - SR149
The social media formerly known as Twitter wants to collect your biometric data, malicious version of Signal and Telegram have been spotted in the wild, some questionable regulations on internet use in the US are on hold, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:36 Support us!02:04 Highlight Story (Twitter/X Privacy Updates)04:32 Data Breaches10:08 Companies17:08 Research19:54 Politics28:58 FOSS31:44 Misfits39:06 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have We Ever Used A "Pi-Hole"?
Our thoughts on the so-called "pi-hole" and the future of phone virtualization from SR148Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Secret Covert Hacking by Police Leaked - SR148
Police are keeping "hush hush" about their phone hacking capabilities, Google adds a new security feature to Pixel devices, Tutanota pushed further into quantum-resistant security, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction01:03 PSA from Nate00:23 Highlight Story (Cellebrite)05:14 Data Breaches11:40 Companies18:55 Politics22:32 FOSS26:50 MisfitsMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can You Use Voice Assistants Privately?
Private voice assistants, VOIP on Android, and more info on Proton Sentinel from SR147Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brace for Proton's New High-Security Feature - SR147
Proton’s new high security program, discord.io data breach, tons of research, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:47 Highlight Story (Zoom)03:40 Data Breaches07:44 Companies10:21 Research17:02 Politics31:51 FOSSMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Digital Therapies: A Menace to Privacy!
Trying to get therapy privacy, using rewards programs privately, email aliasing with custom domains, alternative camera apps, & windows hello from SR146Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AI Stirs Up More Privacy Issues on Zoom - SR146
Your next Zoom meeting could be used to train AI, India is pushing ahead with their revised data privacy bill, several alarming vulnerabilities in popular CPUs and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:23 Support Us!01:25 Highlight Story (Zoom)03:36 Data Breaches07:02 Companies08:45 Research13:56 Politics24:00 FOSS29:57 Support Us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our Experiences With Lemmy—A Reddit Alternative
Lemme is an alternative to Reddit, here are our experiences with it from SR145Q&ASupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beware: This malware can take your Signal messages - SR145
A malicious messenger steals Signal and WhatsApp messages, Brave has added an independent image search, Google is making it easier to remove personal information from their search results, and a warning about discarding your old Canon printers.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:37 Support Us!01:26 Highlight Story (Messenger Malware)05:32 Data Breaches10:18 Companies17:18 Research24:26 Politics33:00 FOSS40:00 Misfits43:20 Support Us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Company Takes Over Raivo OTP... - SR144
Apple has finally grown a backbone around end-to-end encryption, the US government has a plan to help make IoT a little better for everyone, Proton Pass is already open source and audited, a new encrypted messaging standard, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:23 Highlight Story (Raivo OTP)04:47 Data Breaches09:24 Companies15:20 Research21:30 Politics35:15 FOSSMain SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.