Security Now (Audio) SN 1035: Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 Outage - Bypassing Passkey Protections
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Jul 23, 2025 Explore the complexities of online age verification and the rise of new technologies designed to enhance security without compromising privacy. Discover the implications of recent ransomware attacks and how Cloudflare's DNS outage impacted users worldwide. Delve into the ongoing censorship challenges in Russia and the intricacies of Microsoft’s shift to subscription-based Exchange Servers. The discussion also highlights the evolving cybersecurity landscape, with humorously linked themes of quantum mechanics and phishing tactics.
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Cloudflare UK Pirate Site Blocking
- Cloudflare broke its net neutrality stance by blocking pirate sites in the UK due to legal orders.
- They implemented geoblocking, affecting users even using UK-based VPNs, signaling growing internet restrictions globally.
Challenges of Online Age Verification
- Online age verification is urgent but challenging due to spoofing and privacy concerns.
- Effective solutions require biometric binding combined with privacy-preserving cryptographic proofs and widespread industry adoption.
Use Burners Traveling to China
- Use a burner Android phone when traveling to China due to aggressive forensic tools extracting personal data.
- Start using the burner phone before your trip to accumulate credible usage history and avoid suspicion.
