NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life

What is AT&T doing at 1111340002?That is what SIM expert David Allen Burgess asked when he found secret records of phone activity that the user had no idea about. Welcome to the magical world of proactive SIMs - SIM cards that send data off your phone without you or your phone's operating system knowing. There is no public documentation about these messages, there's no way to see all the information in the messages, and the cell companies won't talk about it. Are SIM cards more vulnerable than we'd thought?Huge thank you to David Allen Burgess for his time and expertise! You can read his original report here:https://medium.com/telecom-expert/what-is-at-t-doing-at-1111340002-c418876c212cTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

We all want to protect our computers from Malware: things like computer viruses, spyware, and ransomware. Advertisements will tell you that having extra antivirus software installed on your computer is the best solution, but a lot of people don't realize that most computers these days already have antivirus protection built in. Also, is 3rd party antivirus software really all that it is cracked up to be?In some cases, having this  installed in your machine can actually be WORSE than having none at all.In this video, I go over how antivirus software works (and how it doesn’t), how it can be exploited by hackers, and the BEST protections agains malware. Chapters:00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Types of Malware01:27 - What is Anti-malware Software01:52 - Pros and Cons of AM Software07:20 - Inbuilt AM Protection: Microsoft07:40 - Inbuilt AM Protection: Mac OS09:05 - Operating Systems: Windows09:21 - Operating Systems: Mac OS10:24 -  Operating Systems: Linux11:38 -  Operating Systems: Chrome OS12:35 - OS summary12:55 - Best Protections Against MalwareAntivirus protection is important, but remember that having good computer hygiene is the first step towards protecting yourself! Keep your computer updated, be mindful of links that you click and files you download, and always have your computer backed up. Brought to you by NBTV members: Outsmart Big Brother™, Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Where is the best place in the world for crypto? This could mean multiple things:- Where can you find good crypto regulation and taxes?- Where is the best place to spend your crypto, and use it day-to-day?Over the next few videos we’ll dive into a bunch of places that have at one time claimed to be the “best for crypto”, and see how they actually fare today.00:00 Intro01:00 European Union02:25 Portugal06:15 Malta09:46 Slovenia11:40 SummaryIn upcoming videos we’ll dive into:Wyoming, USAPuerto RicoSingaporeEl SalvadorNew Hampshire, USATownsville, AustraliaNigeriaLiechtensteinSwitzerlandBermudaKeep in mind that laws change, and so does adoption, so we’ll try to keep these videos updated over time. Also, we’re not your lawyers or accountants, so please consult a professional if you’re looking for specific advice for your situation.Brought to you by NBTV creators: Sterling Schuyler, Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

"Ultimately the only real solution ... is to stop using platforms and start using protocols, things like Ghost and Odysee and places like that. There is no CEO that you can sufficiently pressure into deplatforming somebody. It just technologically can't be done because of how decentralized blockchain is."That is what Glenn Greenwald said in an interview with me this week, but he also recognized that he's not sure these protocols are pervasive and user friendly enough yet. Greenwald has been embracing the world of alternative media platforms recently, building one of the most successful Substacks, where he sends regular articles directly to his subscribers without fear of censorship. 00:00 Intro00:14 The Fourth Estate05:12 Government Control of the Narrative11:34 The Migration to Alternative Media20:06 The Ultimate Solution to CensorshipGlenn Greenwald was central to the publication of the Snowden revelations, was awarded the 2013 George Polk Award, and his journalism led to The Guardian and The Washington Post winning a Pulitzer Prize. In 2014, he launched The Intercept with Laura Poitras and Jeremy Scahill, and was co-founding editor until he resigned in October 2020 over censorship.Since then has been publishing on Substack, an online newsletter-based journalism platform, which you can find here: https://greenwald.substack.com/Huge thank you to Priv8 for inviting me to moderate this discussion! Priv8 is a forum dedicated to exploring digital privacy, brought to you by Orchid and Handshake. Priv8: https://www.orchid.com/priv8/To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

I had a great time talking to Rob Schmitt on Newsmax to talk about bitcoin and why it first became valuable. Date filmed: Nov 11, 2021To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website: https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Is mining at home profitable? That depends on which coins you’re mining, the hashing difficulty of the network, the equipment you’re using, and the price of electricity where you’re mining.I'll teach you what you need to know to get started with mining and make your setup more profitable. For an intro to what Mining is, watch “How Mining Works”https://youtu.be/Nn6TWD5pCoA00:00 Intro00:38 Why Mine?01:52 Equipment06:00 Hosting Facilities08:13 Repurposing your Gaming Computer08:54 Energy Costs10:12 Best Places for Crypto Mining11:19 Hashing Difficulty12:42 Tricks to Increase Profits14:29 CAT!!!Huge thank you to Marshall Long and Will Foxely for chatting with me!Brought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Emily Kotow, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

(Note: graphene only works on Pixel phones, if you have a non pixel phone you can instal lineage, but it’s a more complicated process)Google is all over our phones. The amount of data that they’re collecting about us is astronomical, regardless of whether we’re using an iPhone or an Android.But why does it matter if Google knows so much about us? First, that data is being siphoned up by governments: Not just the US government, but governments all over the world. While we’re probably not doing anything wrong, what is considered “normal” or “acceptable” today may not be tomorrow. Regimes come and go, culture changes, but that data is forever.Second, carving out some privacy in our digital lives is important. Surveillance has dramatic effects on a society: We self-censor and conform when we know we’re being watched.Luckily there are lots of ways that we can protect our data so that it’s not all collected and stored in a permanent record attached to our identity.I went to a “de-google your phone” install party the other weekend, where we learnt how to install a new operating system on our phones that will better protect our privacy. We installed “GrapheneOS”, a privacy and security-enhancing phone operating system recommended by Snowden. We also downloaded some awesome google-alternative apps. In this video I’ll teach you how to do this too. (NOTE: GRAPHENE ONLY WORKS WITH PIXEL PHONES)00:00 Intro02:29 What is GrapheneOS?03:51 Install Tutorial07:44 Alternative to Google apps11:02 My takeaways11:25 Purchasing a pre-installed Graphene phoneDifficulty level for this tutorial:1.5/3It is actually not that difficult to live a Google-free lifestyle, enjoying almost all the things you would normally do on your phone, without compromising your privacy.Huge thank you to members of Boston Zcash for their help organizing this de-googling installation party, Kieran from Railgun for his help with research, and the many other privacy experts I consulted!I’m considering offering phones on my website with graphene and all the core apps that I use preinstalled. Visit https://nbtv.media/essentialprivacy if interested in learning more!Find the install packages and instructions at https://grapheneos.orgBrought to you by NBTV members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

If you want more privacy on the internet, the operating system you choose plays a crucial role.We’ve all heard of Windows and Mac, but the “Tails” operating system puts privacy first. Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, and Laura Poitras swear by it.Tails aims to “do the right thing” right out of the box by default, to protect less tech-savvy users from the most likely and highest impact risks to their privacy.On of the most interesting aspects:It wipes the memory of the system every time you log off, leaving no trace of what was done on the computer. You run if from a USB stick, and it doesn’t affect anything else on your computer.To be clear, this isn’t going to be your every day system: It’s an extreme privacy measure for high risk people like activists and journalists. But if you don’t like the idea of everything you do on the internet being monitored, this might be an option to try out.I’ll walk you through how to install Tails, how to use it, and will go over important warnings you need to know when using it.00:00 - What is Tails?02:52 - How to Install Tails06:29 - How to Use TAILS07:00 - Important Warnings07:53 - My TakeawaysGive Tails a try, you might be pleasantly surprised.Find the full instructions for download:https://tails.boum.org/Brought to you by Jason Nelson, Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

The long-awaited ProShares ETF launches with record highs, Bitcoin takes off, and crypto in general explodes.Current price at time of posting: $66,000I chatted with Charles Payne on Fox Business about what’s next.Original segment:http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/6277882958001To make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here:https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

Does someone have remote access to your phone? Can they access your cameras without you knowing, and see everything you do on the device? How would you know if they could?There are hundreds of spyware apps that can be used to spy or track people without their knowledge. It's often called "Stalkerware". Sometimes these apps are targeted towards nervous parents who want to keep tabs on their children for their safety. But other times it’s a controlling domestic partner who installs the spyware.Not only is Stalkerware an extreme violation of trust, but it's also incredibly dangerous, because the spyware company itself also gets access to all the sensitive information on the phone.We dive into different types of stalkerware, how to detect it, and what to do if you find any on your device. We’ll also give some tips to beef up your phone security to prevent this stuff from being installed in the first place.00:00 - Intro00:56 - Types of Stalkerware04:22 - How to Detect Stalkerware06:11 - How to Protect YourselfBrought to you by NBTV members: Will Sandoval, Lee Rennie, and Naomi BrockwellTo make a tax-deductible (in the US) donation to NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/supportSign up for the free CryptoBeat newsletter here: https://cryptobeat.substack.com/Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website: https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show