

Surveillance Report
Techlore & The New Oil
Weekly privacy and security news podcast - Presented by Techlore & The New Oil. The goal of Surveillance Report is keep the world updated on the latest privacy & security news to empower individuals to remain safe with the newest information. Join us for the ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 3, 2024 • 14min
Are Dark Web Monitoring Services Worth It?
The podcast discusses the value and limitations of dark web monitoring services, the importance of aliasing personal information, and the differences in camera apps for Android devices.

Jan 30, 2024 • 26min
Uncovered: The Ad Network Spying on Billions of People
The podcast discusses global ad spying, the mother of all data breaches, Ring stopping data sharing with police, privacy threats of smartphone ads, the requirement of creating an account to view articles, blocking ads for privacy, various data breaches and hacking incidents, flaws in security mechanisms, the NSA buying internet data, surveillance technology in San Francisco, a ransomware attack on a water services company, and other stories.

Jan 27, 2024 • 23min
RCS vs SMS for Messaging Safely!
Comparison between RCS and SMS configurations for messaging safely, beginner running tips, thoughts on PopOS as a Linux-based OS, dislike for PE teachers who don't prepare students for running, difficulties of learning the violin, preference for electronic instruments, discussions on music preferences, and security risks of using Bluetooth keyboards in public spaces.

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Jan 24, 2024 • 28min
The Creepy Truth About Brightness: Are You Being Monitored? - SR163
The podcast explores topics such as light sensor surveillance, EU actions against Apple, new security features, GPU flaws, Brave's privacy feature removal, Apple's security measures and data breaches, temporary email addresses and GPU vulnerabilities, handwriting mimicry technology, spyware detection on Apple devices, FTC action against a data broker, privacy concerns, the release of Wine 9.0, and vulnerabilities in smart home appliances.

Jan 19, 2024 • 17min
Unexpected Upsides: Why QubesOS Might Be Your Next Daily Driver
Qubes OS usability benefits, ADHD privacy tools, IOT smart plugs, visiting Germany, and general thoughts are discussed in this podcast. The hosts share their favorite Christmas gifts and talk about privacy-respecting apps for individuals with ADHD and the importance of visually appealing interfaces. They also discuss prioritizing privacy in messaging, browsing, and search engines, and share their experiences of visiting Germany and attending a conference.

Jan 16, 2024 • 40min
Operation Triangulation: The Advanced iPhone Backdoor! - SR162
Discussion on the advanced iPhone backdoor, data breaches, government protection of location data, and cybersecurity updates including quantum computing breakthrough, Linux device worm, FTC settlement, legal changes, and privacy tips.

Jan 6, 2024 • 23min
Unraveling Proton vs Tuta Marketing Feud
Debate between Proton and Tuta over privacy, ongoing feud between email service providers, experiences with substances as a competitive athlete, views on smoking and responsibility, frustrations with low-quality AI farm content, preference for paid services prioritizing privacy

Jan 1, 2024 • 42min
Mint Mobile Suffers Data Breach! - SR161
Topics discussed include a data breach at Mint Mobile, Rite Aid banned from using facial recognition tech, a surveillance court case in France, surveillance in the wrong hands, multiple data breaches, Apple's app tracking transparency policy, a critical flaw in Perforce Helix core servers, Utah charter schools requesting student data, Beeper going open source, antitrust lawsuits against tech giants, FBI's honey pot tactics, and Mexican cartels' use of a police database.

Dec 21, 2023 • 17min
Defense Against Eavesdropping Smart TVs
Topics discussed include defending against eavesdropping advertisers, privacy concerns with smart TVs, tips for protecting privacy on work apps, preferences for desert island foods, and the benefits of intermediaries for search engines and video streaming platforms.

Dec 19, 2023 • 32min
Your phone MAY be listening to you for real - SR160
Phones collecting microphone data for targeted advertising, passcodes vs biometric passwords, major pharmacy chains sharing medical records with law enforcement, privacy complaint against X for targeted ads, Italy's anti-piracy system launch, Proton's new desktop app and Telegram's three more chats feature, exploring currency abbreviations and privacy issues.