Surveillance Report

Episode 228: Meta & Yandex skirt around Android's sandboxing to violate your privacy even further, Apple turned over thousands of push notification data requests, billions of session cookies are for sale, Signal might be rolling out backup subscriptions soon, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.🔑 Protect yourself online with Proton Pass, the password manager from the team behind Proton Mail and Proton VPN. With seamless hide-my-email integration powered by SimpleLogin, cross-device sync, built-in TOTP authenticator, and much more, all protected by powerful Swiss privacy laws starting at a very affordable $2.49. You can get 50% off for a limited time using our link: https://proton.me/surveillancereport. Thanks to Proton for supporting Surveillance Report!TimestampsSources(00:00) Introduction(00:27) Sponsor: Proton Pass(02:29) Highlight Story (Meta & Yandex)(11:40) Data Breaches(14:44) Companies(17:22) Research(18:47) Politics(26:06) FOSS(27:46) Sponsor: Proton PassMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast dives into RethinkDNS, exploring its dual function as a VPN and traffic analysis tool. It discusses Australia’s MyGov system and the shift towards passwordless authentication for enhanced security. Threat modeling is unpacked, revealing biases and AI's role in improving assessments. Location tracking via cell towers is examined, highlighting privacy risks in varying political contexts. The need for user control over personal data is stressed, alongside the importance of ongoing dialogue about data usage and rights.

Episode 227: Your comments might reveal more than you think, LexisNexis (of all companies) had a data breach, some spicy political news, 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(00:17) Sponsor: EasyOptOuts(01:47) Highlight Story (YouTube-tools)(08:16) Data Breaches(10:47) Companies(13:43) Research(16:06) Politics(21:47) FOSS(22:06) Misfits(24:37) Sponsor: EasyOptOutsMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google's recent restrictions on Nextcloud raise concerns about control in the app ecosystem. Meanwhile, Mozilla shifts focus back to Firefox, signaling renewed commitment. In New Orleans, the dystopian landscape intensifies, adding urgency to discussions on user privacy. The podcast also dives into advancements in Bluetooth technology and critical vulnerabilities in Intel CPUs. Lastly, it highlights the importance of password management and the launch of the Mullvad VPN loader to enhance online security.

Q&A225: Are there any things in privacy where you can't ease in or make mistakes? How can a typical person do traffic analysis on phones? How do we address printer privacy concerns? Is it safer to open a port in a VPN than a router? 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(00:26) Privacy Cardinal Rules(02:49) User-Friendly Mobile Traffic Analysis(05:16) Printer Privacy Concerns(07:22) Port Forwarding in VPNs vs RoutersMain 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU is set to ban privacy coins and non-KYC wallets, posing a major threat to cryptocurrency users. Recent data breaches, notably affecting education giant Pearson, raise concerns about cybersecurity. The latest version of PeerTube is now available, showcasing exciting new features. Additionally, the podcast delves into WhatsApp's security vulnerabilities and discusses the broader implications of new privacy regulations in the crypto world, emphasizing the ongoing battle for individual freedoms in the digital age.

Q&A224: Can tracker blocking and other privacy techniques make you stand out more? Has Wayland fixed any of X's security shortcomings? Why don't people talk about the risks of CDNs more? Is there any way to know what's going on in the RF around us? 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(00:47) Blocking as Fingerprinting(06:37) X vs Wayland Security(08:02) Risks of CDNs(12:00) RF AnalysisMain 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 224: An Indian court has ordered a block of ProtonMail, Google Wallet is adding private age verification tech, millions of Apple Airplay devices are risk, a new private metasearch engine (free of AI summaries), 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(00:24) Sponsor: EasyOptOuts(01:51) Highlight Story (India blocks ProtonMail)(09:51) Data Breaches(13:59) Companies(23:02) Research(32:32) Politics(33:47) FOSS(36:43) Misfits(37:57) Sponsor: EasyOptOutsMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Q&A223: Do we self-host anything? What impact does cybercrime have on privacy in the public perception? Do PWAs put your other browsing at risk? VMs vs containers, Acrobat alternatives with OCR, and IPv6. 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(00:32) Do we self-host anything?(06:17) Cybercrime and public privacy awareness(10:29) PWAs and Other Browsing(12:40) Virtual Machines vs Containers(15:02) Adobe OCR Alternatives(16:51) IPv6 ConcernsMain 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 223: Google decides third-party cookies are here to stay in Chrome after all, Recall finally begins rolling out, good news from Threema and Tor, 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(00:17) Sponsor: SimpleX(02:16) Highlight Story (Third-Party Cookies in Chrome)(06:29) Data Breaches(09:44) Companies(11:49) Politics(12:52) FOSS(13:55) Misfits(15:27) Sponsor: SimpleXMain SitesSurveillance ReportPeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.