#450: They're watching you 😱 Protect your online PRIVACY!

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Jan 29, 2024

Andy Yen, CEO of Proton, discusses privacy in 2024, distinguishing privacy from anonymity, balancing legal compliance, secure communication tactics, Tor vs. VPN services, online privacy strategies, encryption challenges in emails, and Proton's evolution in advancing PGP.

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INSIGHT

Privacy vs. Anonymity

Privacy is a right protected by law, unlike anonymity, which requires personal effort.
Anonymity involves managing online services, IP addresses, and payment methods, encompassing all areas of life.

INSIGHT

The 'Nothing to Hide' Argument

People claim they have "nothing to hide", but everyone values privacy to some extent.
Privacy is a fundamental human need, like having curtains or locks, not just about hiding secrets.

ADVICE

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Is it possible to have Privacy in 2024? I ask Andy Yen (CEO of Proton) this and other very important questions about being anonymous and private on the Internet in 2024. // Books Mentioned // Extreme Privacy: What it takes to disappear by Michael Bazzell: https://amzn.to/3Hcz23m Linux Basics for Hackers by Occupy the Web: https://amzn.to/3RUC69d How to Hack like a Ghost by Sparc Flow: https://amzn.to/3NS8WWY If it’s smart, it’s vulnerable by Mikko Hypponen: https://amzn.to/4aGV2AK // Proton Affiliate LINKS // Proton Mail: https://go.getproton.me/SHs9 Proton VPN: https://go.getproton.me/SHsA // Andy’s SOCIAL // X: https://twitter.com/andyyen Proton Blog: https://proton.me/blog/author/ayen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-yen-... // David's SOCIAL // Discord: https://discord.com/invite/usKSyzb X / Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidbombal // MY STUFF // https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com // MENU // 00:00 - Coming up 00:45 - Andy Yen, CEO of Proton // How Proton started 03:52 - Recommended books 04:31 - Is it possible to have privacy in 2024? 07:36 - Privacy vs Anonymity 09:39 - "Privacy is a human need" 10:41 - How to be more private 11:53 - Google's business model 13:45 - How to be more private (continued) 15:20 - How Apple uses your data 16:51 - The Proton and French activist case 20:52 - Proton Mail's encryption explained 23:14 - The Proton and French activist case (continued) 25:48 - The UK Online Safety Act explained 32:15 - How Proton's public keys work 36:51 - No logs on Proton VPN 38:41 - Switzerland and their privacy laws 40:25 - TOR vs VPN 43:32 - Proton's ecosystem 45:20 - Proton Pass and Proton Sentinel // Leaked passwords 52:42 - Basics on how to get privacy in 2024 57:02 - Advanced ways to get privacy 01:03:13 - Recommended messaging apps 01:06:19 - The worry of A.I. in 2024 01:07:58 - Why encryption in email is needed // SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) explained 01:11:12 - Proton vs Google 01:13:28 - Conclusion vpn proton mail proton vpn proton tor proxy chains linux android iphone ios tails tails linux invisible online hide identity privacy kali linux online privacy internet security online privacy and security online privacy tips online privacy guide internet security tutorial Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. #wifi #iphone #android