Episode 220: Latest US government funding cuts directly impact important FOSS projects like Tor, Let's Encrypt, F-Droid, and more; Android takes development behind closed doors; Proton & Vivaldi team up; "Signalgate" (of course); and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.🔎 EasyOptOuts is the easy, affordable, and effective way to automatically remove your data from people search sites: https://easyoptouts.com. Thanks to the EasyOptOuts team for sponsoring Surveillance Report!TimestampsSources(00:00) Introduction(00:26) Sponsor: EasyOptOuts(01:43) Highlight Story (FOSS Funding)(11:38) Data Breaches(18:25) Companies(22:24) Research(23:41) Politics(29:22) FOSS(35:27) Sponsor: EasyOptOutsMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q&A219: How can you keep your password manager safe from infostealing malware? Do we prefer Debian-based or RedHat-based Linux distros? How do we harden or customize our distros? How can you recreate Qubes' Disposable VMs on a non-Qubes device? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded or XMR Chat: https://xmrchat.com/surveillancepodWelcome to the Surveillance Report Q&A - featuring Techlore & The New Oil answering your questions about privacy and security.❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD(00:00) Introduction(00:31) Protecting Password Managers from Infostealers(08:24) Debian vs RedHat(12:58) AppArmoer, SELinux, and General Hardening(14:11) Gnome vs KDE vs XFCE(16:54) Disposable VM Ideas(20:14) Security of SecretsMain SitesSurveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videosTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/#privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 219: Apple's new Passwords app was putting users at risk, Cloudflare sees all your passwords (and they're not good), a new malware steals info from basically every popular app out there, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.🚫 SimpleX is the encrypted messenger that doesn't use unique identifiers for next-level privacy protection: https://simplex.chat. Thanks to the SimpleX team for sponsoring Surveillance Report!TimestampsSources(00:00) Introduction(00:20) Sponsor: SimpleX(02:06) Highlight Story (Apple Passwords)(09:34) Data Breaches(13:05) Companies(14:33) Research(17:19) Politics(20:24) FOSS(23:22) Misfits(28:33) Sponsor: SimpleXMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q&A218: What social media apps are currently using the most? Questions about virtual machines and fingerprinting, as well as our recommendations for Android operating systems. Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded or XMR Chat: https://xmrchat.com/surveillancepodWelcome to the Surveillance Report Q&A - featuring Techlore & The New Oil answering your questions about privacy and security.❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD(00:00) Introduction(00:39) Most-Used Social Media(01:52) Privacy-Focused Education Apps(05:19) Instant, Private Crypto(07:08) Qubes Usability Barriers(11:17) Self-hosted OIDC(12:17) Reliable News(17:25) The Future of Peer-to-Peer(19:38) Fingerprinting Strategies(23:54) Our VM Strategies(26:22) The Ubiquity of Fingerprinting(27:49) Preferred Virtualization Software(29:36) ROM RecommendationsMain SitesSurveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videosTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/#privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 218: Amazon is removing one of Echo's few privacy-protecting features, Saudia Arabia bought Pokemon Go, Brazil is forcing Apple to allow iPhone sideloading, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.🔎 EasyOptOuts is the easy, affordable, and effective way to automatically remove your data from people search sites: https://easyoptouts.com. Thanks to the Easy Opt Outs team for sponsoring Surveillance Report!TimestampsSources(00:00) Introduction(00:20) Sponsor: EasyOptOuts(02:15) Highlight Story (Amazon Echo)(09:37) Data Breaches(10:55) Companies(28:21) Research(20:36) Politics(26:35) FOSS(29:49) Misfits(34:01) Sponsor: EasyOptOutsMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 217: 1 million android devices have a secret backdoor, Apple is fighting the UK Backdoor order, and Canada’s privacy watchdog is probing X for its use of personal data in AI models.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Get SimpleX Chat for a private, E2EE, free messenger without any unique identifiers: https://simplex.chat/Thanks to the SimpleX for sponsoring Surveillance Report!TimestampsSources(00:00) Introduction(00:33) Sponsor: SimpleX Chat(01:45) Highlight Story(08:44) Data Breaches(10:20) Companies(16:32) Research(20:02) Politics(33:22) FOSS(39:28) Misfits(46:16) Sponsor: EasyOptOutsMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The hosts dive into the pitfalls of overly complicated privacy tools, sharing their experiences transitioning to more user-friendly options. They recommend reliable VPS providers and discuss the pros and cons of managing multiple accounts to enhance privacy. Endpoint security comes under the spotlight, reflecting on the importance of personal responsibility in navigating digital vulnerabilities. They tackle the tension between end-to-end encryption and increasing threats from spyware, emphasizing the evolving landscape of digital security.

Episode 216: Mozilla's first ever Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Firefox raises some concern, Sweden and France introduce their own efforts to backdoor encryption, updates from a number of FOSS superstars, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.🔎 EasyOptOuts is the easy, affordable, and effective way to automatically remove your data from people search sites: https://easyoptouts.com. Thanks to the Easy Opt Outs team for sponsoring Surveillance Report!TimestampsSources(00:00) Introduction(00:21) Sponsor: EasyOptOuts(01:43) Correction(02:29) Highlight Story (Mozilla ToS)(15:25) Data Breaches(17:37) Companies(20:10) Research(22:15) Politics(26:08) FOSS(28:10) Misfits(31:51) Sponsor: EasyOptOutsMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover the key elements of creating strong passwords, including length, complexity, and the utility of password managers. Dive into the nuances of managing security with Qubes while maintaining efficiency. Enjoy a whimsical conversation about cryptids and ponder the deeper implications of the Simulation Hypothesis. Lastly, explore the advantages of running your own Monero node and how it enhances personal privacy and control in the digital world.

Privacy and cybersecurity take center stage as the UK faces backlash over compromised encryption. A tech giant's controversial decision to disable encryption in response to government pressure raises alarms. Recent data breaches reveal vulnerabilities affecting sensitive information, and a lawsuit against a plastic surgeon highlights the urgent need for better protections in the medical field. The conversation critiques major companies and their policies, emphasizing the fight for individual rights in a risky digital landscape.