Techlore Surveillance Report Should You Use Your Bank's Mobile App?
Feb 25, 2024
Topics discussed in the podcast include: security of banking apps, custom ROMs for the Pixel Fold, future privacy expectations, buying movies ethically, and DMV privacy concerns.
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Prefer Desktop For Routine Banking
- Avoid installing banking apps unless you need them for real-time tasks like deposits or checking low balances.
- Check accounts on desktop when possible to reduce attack surface and risk if your phone is lost.
Using Mobile Deposit When ATMs Weren't Available
- Nate used mobile deposit frequently when his bank had no local ATM and he worked as a freelancer.
- He kept a few banking apps for specific workflows but preferred desktop for most tasks.
Privacy Advances And Setbacks Will Coexist
- Privacy progress is uneven: laws and privacy-first services grow while surveillance commerce and data collection expand.
- Expect continued wins and setbacks as different actors pursue conflicting goals and incentives.