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Darknet Diaries
105: Secret Cells
Nov 23, 2021
Joseph Cox, Senior Staff Writer at Motherboard and expert in investigative journalism, dives into the realm of encrypted phones. He discusses the challenges users face with privacy on popular devices and explores the rise of Phantom Secure, which marketed phones to criminals. The conversation highlights the balance between privacy and ethical dilemmas arising from their use. Cox also examines law enforcement's controversial operations against encrypted services like EncroChat and the implications for user privacy and security in our digital age.
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- Privacy-focused phone options are lacking in the market despite the demand for secure communication devices.
- The case of Phantom Secure demonstrates the challenges faced by law enforcement in investigating criminals who use encrypted communication devices.
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Lack of Privacy in Mobile Phones
The podcast episode discusses the lack of privacy and security in popular mobile phones, such as Google's Android and Apple's iPhone. Both these operating systems collect extensive amounts of user data, violating privacy policies. The host expresses frustration over the absence of privacy-focused phone options in the market, despite the growing demand for secure communication devices. The episode highlights the ongoing battle for privacy and the risks posed by data collection and tracking by both marketing companies and malicious adversaries.
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