The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security 034 - Final Episode
Oct 3, 2025
In this final discussion, the host reflects on the journey of promoting practical privacy. Key topics include the all-or-nothing fallacy in security approaches, and the risks of facial recognition in airports. They explore threat modeling tailored to personal circumstances, emphasize that perfect security is unattainable, and introduce concepts like the 'Space Between' in cybersecurity. Listener questions reveal insights into privacy tools, self-hosting, and managing digital identities, culminating in practical advice for everyday privacy choices.
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Practical Privacy Over Perfection
- Absolute privacy is unrealistic for most people, so aim for practical incremental improvements.
- Small changes like 2FA or a password manager are meaningful wins.
Decline Facial Scanning When Possible
- Refuse convenience features that expose biometrics if you can and accept appearing odd.
- Consider how passport cameras combined with Clearview-like databases increase identification risk.
Threat Modeling Is Deeply Personal
- Threat models vary dramatically by personal circumstances and can change overnight.
- Tailor controls to your specific risks rather than copying others' setups.
