Surveillance Report

Favorite Linux DEs, tackling CSAM, encrypted cloud sync, challenges of end-to-end encryption, technology for photo scanning, technology abuse, Cryptomator for local encryption

This podcast episode covers various topics such as iPhones leaking MAC addresses, Google's privacy updates, Samsung remotely shutting down phones, data breaches, AI chatbot data, public perception of data privacy, new police drone technology, concerns over privacy, challenges to YouTube's ad-blocking detection, Netherlands consumer group suing Amazon for privacy violations, open source projects, Tor security audit, and Mozilla's privacy creepometer.

Topics discussed include decentralized VPNs, stock Android and its variations, secure TOTP implementation, and iPhone's app indexing process.

The podcast discusses the issues with unmaintained open source projects, a significant protocol vulnerability, data breaches affecting companies, the city of Oakland's plans to purchase more automated license plate readers, recent open source news like the Delete Act and Ubuntu 23.10 release, and the prevalence of backdoor firmware in Android devices.

Exploring options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and privacy.com for increasing privacy and security in the United Kingdom. Comparison of Apple Pay and Google Pay, Revolut, and Data Removal Services. Privacy, Taxes, and 2FA Backups. Using VPN for Privacy and Privacy-Respecting Remote Access Alternatives. Options for Private Digital Payments.

23andMe data breach, Apple considering DuckDuckGo, Google Pixel 8 release, recent data breaches discussed. ACLU report on surveillance in US schools. Cat accidentally deletes server configuration at VA medical center.

Privacy features of Monero and Zcash, anime preferences and user-friendly tech options, software experiences in video and audio production, choosing between VPN and tracker blocker for Android privacy, discussion on profiles in web browsers.

Linux malware distribution, major GPU vulnerability, Proton vulnerabilities, new passkey support, data breaches, companies, research, politics, FOSS, and Misfits. Allegations against Elon Musk, net neutrality plans, advancements in quantum resistance, updates from various companies, next generation desktop app, releases for Cryptomater and Linux Mint Debian Edition, Google's vulnerability correction, WordPress blogs in the Fediverse, and the controversy surrounding a TikTok account exploiting facial recognition technology.

The hosts discuss their experiences with playing Bloons TD 6 and their different perspectives. They explore flaws in the game's hacker detection system and offer note syncing solutions. The conversation delves into secure file sharing and note-taking apps, encrypted messengers, and maintaining anonymity. They also discuss privacy-respecting browsers and bookmark syncing, as well as frustrations with editing PDFs on Linux and recommendations for photo printing services.

The UK's Online Safety Bill defeat, data breaches at various companies, Montana's genetic privacy law, illegal use of Pegasus spyware in Poland, partnership between Tail Scale and Molvad VPN, LastPass breach, and privacy concerns with cars.