Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast Physical Phone Security
Jul 28, 2025
Explore how our phones, essential in daily life, can compromise personal data if physically accessed. Discover new iOS and Android features that bolster your phone’s security. Learn about the surge in VPN usage in the UK spurred by privacy concerns following new regulations. Dive into the ethics of data privacy in dating apps and examine ways to minimize your digital footprint amidst rising surveillance. Also, gain insights on AI's role in privacy and the importance of making informed choices for protecting your personal information.
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VPN Surge After UK Law
- The UK's Online Safety Act caused a 1400% surge in Proton VPN signups as users seek privacy.
- Privacy tools are used to bypass restrictions and counter perceived government overreach.
T App Data Breach Story
- The T app, designed for women to rate men, quickly rose in popularity but suffered a data breach exposing thousands of photos.
- Kerry Parker shared personal experience of submitting a verification selfie and the risks involved with such apps.
Agentic AI and Data Privacy
- Amazon acquired Bee AI, a wearable that records all surrounding conversations to generate personal AI insights.
- Giving AI agency through agentic AI raises risks of autonomous actions and potential security breaches.