Techlore Surveillance Report Q&A: Can You Truly Control Your Phone Number?
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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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Prefer VoIP Or Reserved SIMs And Harden Accounts
- Use a Google Voice number or a dedicated SIM and minimize its everyday use to reduce theft and SIM-swap risk.
- Keep bills paid, enable strong account protections like Google's Advanced Protection, and migrate away from phone-based MFA where possible.
Personal Success With Minimal SIM Use
- Speaker 0 keeps a SIM number he
Phone Numbers Are Risky But Rarely Immediately Lost
- There's no ideal phone-number option; choose based on threat model and likelihood of loss.
- Numbers usually aren't instantly recycled, so practical risk of losing a number is often lower than feared.