368: Living in a Tin Foil Hat World

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Messaging Encryption and VPNs

Discussion on the encryption levels of popular messaging platforms like iMessage and Signal, along with the importance of VPNs for protecting online activities and data privacy. The chapter also explores the potential risks and benefits associated with using encryption and VPN services.

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Security and data privacy is a growing concern in our society. David and Katie put on our tin foil hats for this episode and discuss some of the best practices that can be implemented today for protecting your data from prying eyes.

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Note: This episode was recorded before the recent "Vault 7" leak. We will cover that topic in the MPU+ show in two weeks.

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