The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security

In this week’s show, I take a deeper dive into Apple’s iCloud Private Relay, discussing who should and who shouldn’t use it. I then discuss my latest article, “The Complete Setup Guide to pfSense for Privacy and Security,” and the benefits of an always-on VPN. Lastly, for those who are parents, I offer a discussion on privacy for kids and some non-invasive techniques for protecting them online. In this week's episode:IntroiCloud Private RelayComplete Guide to pfSensePrivacy for KidsListener questionsShow Links:The Complete Setup Guide to pfSense for Privacy and Security: https://lockdown.media/complete-setup-guide-to-pfsense NextDNS: https://nextdns.io/ Cron package for pfSense: https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/packages/list.html Private Relay Outage: https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/having-browsing-trouble-on-apple-devices-youre-not-alone-apples-private-relay-system-is-having-problems iCloud Private Relay Overview: https://www.apple.com/privacy/docs/iCloud_Private_Relay_Overview_Dec2021.PDF“You never had a camera in my head.”- Truman BurbankPodcast music: Recluse by Ray Heffer

This podcast episode covers privacy basics for the average person, latest iPhone privacy settings, and the Twilio Authy API breach exposing 33 million phone numbers. It also includes advice on password security, authentication, and home security measures.

The podcast discusses living like a recluse in the mountains, buying a house with a living trust, pitfalls with title deeds and mortgage lenders, balancing privacy and security, revisiting GrapheneOS, and answering listener questions on privacy and security measures.

In this week's show, I discuss CLEAR's intrusive privacy policy and highlight alternatives to Authy using KeePass, with a privacy friendly solution for scanning QR codes. I also address the common mistakes people make when backing up their MFA codes. Additionally, I share some of the highlights from attending the SANS OSINT Summit in Washington, D.C., and explore various uses for custom domain names. Finally, I touch on the Starbucks app and the benefits of using Tello for pre-paid SIM cards.Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdownThis episode was recorded on March 14, 2024In this week's episode:CLEAR Privacy and Selling SoulsAuthy discontinues the desktop app from March 19th, 2024Alternative MFA solutions using KeepassXC and KeepassDXStoring backup MFA codes in a Veracrypt containerMake sure you keep scanned copies of your credit cards and ID!Update on the SANS OSINT SummitAlternative to Mint Mobile with TelloUsing the Starbucks app privatelyCustom domain namesShow Links:CLEAR Security Breach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0I0BTtnMC4OSINT Combine Free Tools:  osintcombine.com/freetoolsWhatsmyname: https://whatsmyname.app/Tello:  https://tello.com/QR Scanner (PFA) by Secuso Research Group: https://secuso.aifb.kit.edu/english/QR_Scanner.phpSkull Games: https://skullgames.io/Trace Labs: https://www.tracelabs.org/Expired Domains: https://www.expireddomains.net/deleted-domains/"The right to be left alone is indeed the beginning of all freedom."- Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas

In today's show, I have a conversation with Lawrence  Gentilello, the CEO and Founder of Optery, a personal data removal service. Lawrence shares his own experiences with identity theft and what motivated him to start Optery. We also discuss the future of privacy in the United States, Utah's new privacy law, the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), and the bare minimum you should be doing to protect and secure your private data.Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdownThis episode was recorded on March 6, 2024Follow Ray on Twitter @privacypodIn this week's episode:Lawrence's experience with identity theft highlights the importance of a credit freezeThe need for disinformationA reminder on hunting appsThe future of data privacy and the need for services like OpteryData privacy in the UK and the existence of search sites like 192.comUpdate on next weeks showShow Links:Optery website: https://www.optery.com/PC Magazine Editors Choice Award for Optery: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/opteryPC Magazine's list of the best personal data removal services: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-personal-data-removal-servicesUtah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA): https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/utah-consumer-protection-act-a-new-law-to-protect-online-privacy/"If privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy."- Philip R. Zimmermann, creator of PGP encryption

Topics discussed in this episode include the risks of using TOR over a VPN, data removal from people search sites, importance of credit freezing and revocable living trust, and introduction to Mozilla Monitor for data removal. Also mentioned are strategies for maintaining anonymity in legal matters and updates on the Complete pfSense Setup Guide.

In this Friday Field Notes episode of The Lockdown, I share my experience with imposter syndrome, and compare practical privacy approaches with extreme measures, inspired by my move to the USA.Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypodSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdownThis episode was recorded on January 31, 2024In this week's episode:Using alias names with food appsMore on practical privacy vs the extremeMy motivations for privacy after my move to the USASimplewall for Windows 10Using Virtual MachinesDual boot Windows for gaming vs productivityMicro-segmentation strategiesWindows 10 LTSC for privacy? I'm the Imposter! Show Links: qView Image Viewer: https://interversehq.com/qviewGPG4Win: https://www.gpg4win.org/download.htmlWindows 10 LTSC: https://www.cdw.com/search/?key=Windows%20LTSCSimplewall: https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."-Oscar WildeMusic: The Lockdown 

In this podcast, they discuss topics such as defensive OSINT, privacy concerns while traveling, alias usage for hotel bookings, and face morphing for photo alteration. The episode also covers privacy measures for using Uber, implementing cybersecurity techniques, and protecting personal data. The importance of continuous monitoring and adaptation in the digital landscape is emphasized, along with strategies for maintaining privacy and anonymity while using apps like Uber and DoorDash.

Topics in this episode include: Privacy.com and avoiding bank account lockout, the relevance of the CIA Triad to everyday privacy concerns, tracking lost phones with FindMyDevice, the debate between biometric authentication and passcodes, using Nextcloud for backups and note-taking, and the importance of backups with Restic and Backblaze B2.

This podcast discusses the drawbacks of using Brave and the advantages of using Firefox for privacy and security. It also explores the risks of web browsers and the benefits of using privacy.com for secure online payments. The episode covers the experience of finding an unauthorized VPN service installed by Brave, as well as settings and configurations for enhancing privacy in both browsers. They also discuss reloadable prepaid cards and alternative strategies for privacy protection.