Techlore Surveillance Report How To Avoid Data Loss With Security Services
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Feb 11, 2024 Strategies for data security, thoughts on gaming devices like the Nintendo Switch OLED, repercussions of piracy, MMS-based attacks, and favorite public figures discussed in this episode.
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Back Up Zero-Knowledge Keys
- Use end-to-end or zero-knowledge services only if you maintain multiple backups of your keys and recovery data.
- Store backups offline and offsite to avoid lockout and permanent data loss.
Protect Your Two-Factor Access
- Create redundant 2FA recovery methods like backup TOTP codes and multiple YubiKeys.
- Treat two-factor devices and codes as critical data and store them with your other backups.
Usability Shapes Default Encryption
- Apple keeps iCloud encryption off by default because average users often lose keys and data.
- Usability trade-offs influence whether services enable stronger default encryption.