Techlore Surveillance Report China Removes Bloggers' Anonymity - SR155
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Nov 6, 2023 China removes anonymity for bloggers with over 500,000 followers, raising concerns about privacy and whistleblowers. Other topics include Google discontinuing web DRM, Apple warning about state-sponsored iPhone attacks, FTC's breach reporting order, bans on WeChat and Kaspersky, Phylin's new features, Linux Mint 21.3 update, a murder case involving a fitness app, and YouTube cracking down on ad blockers. The episode concludes with reflections on ads, alternative ways to support content creators, and a call to support the podcast.
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China Ends Anonymity For Major Bloggers
- China will require bloggers with over 500,000 followers to display real-name information, reducing anonymity for influential accounts.
- Nate and Henry warn this chills whistleblowing and independent criticism by forcing high-reach voices to self-identify.
Act Quickly After Large Data Leaks
- If you're affected by government or large leaks, monitor credit and identity-alert services for misuse of exposed passport or national ID data.
- Contact the responsible agency promptly and file complaints to trigger official investigations like the CBI or OPM.
Vendor Breaches Expose Employee Core Data
- Third-party vendor breaches can expose employee SSNs and medical plan numbers even if the primary firm wasn't directly hacked.
- Akta's incident highlights risky habits like signing into personal Google accounts on work-managed devices.