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FLOSS Weekly 752: Stalkers Beware - Cooper Quintin on Personal Privacy and TOR University Challenge
Oct 4, 2023
Privacy expert Cooper Quintin discusses the dangers of constant personal privacy exposure, the stalkerware industry, decentralization of social media, the expanding data broker industry, encryption tools, and the need for privacy laws.
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- The alarming rise of stalking and the ease with which anyone can spy on others poses a significant threat to personal privacy.
- Stalkerware and spouseware, often disguised as parental control software, are being used for abusive purposes and require serious attention and awareness.
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The Growing Threat of Stalking Business
The podcast episode delves into the alarming rise of the stalking business and the implications it has for personal privacy. It highlights that anyone with a motivation to spy on others can easily do so, posing a significant threat to individuals' privacy. The guest speaker, Cooper Quinton of the EFF, discusses how the EFF's Threat Lab is actively fighting against this issue. The episode explores various related topics, making it an informative and eye-opening discussion.
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