Surveillance Report
Q&A: Can You Truly Control Your Phone Number?
May 15, 2024
Exploring how to maximize ownership of phone numbers and the importance of diversifying communication methods. Discussing the use of Qubes for production tools and compartmentalizing operating systems. Also, exploring privacy strategies for watching short-form content, including using VPNs and alternative front ends for a more private viewing experience.
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- Ownership of phone numbers should be minimized due to security limitations and risks of different methods.
- Qubes OS provides strong compartmentalization but may face challenges in streaming or production tasks due to resource intensiveness and hardware limitations.
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Ensuring Ownership and Control of Phone Numbers
Phone numbers play a critical role in security, particularly for banking and identification. Options such as SIM cards, Google Voice, consumer VOIP, and enterprise VOIP exist, each with drawbacks. Google Voice is praised for security through a Google account and viable SMS solutions despite Google's product history. The key is to minimize reliance on phone numbers, considering the limitations and risks of each method.
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