Techlore Surveillance Report
Techlore
Techlore Surveillance Report is your weekly deep-dive into the privacy and security news that matters for your digital freedom. Hosted by Henry Fisher, founder of Techlore and long-time digital rights educator, each episode cuts through the noise to bring you carefully selected stories with the context, analysis, and historical perspective you need to truly understand what's happening to protect yourself (and others!) in the digital space.Topics covered include:• Privacy tool updates and vulnerabilities• Data breaches and cybersecurity incidents• Surveillance technology and government overreach• Big Tech privacy policies and practices• Encryption and security standards• Digital rights legislation and court cases• Open-source software developments• Corporate data practices and accountabilityWhether you're a beginner trying to stay informed or a seasoned expert tracking the ecosystem, Surveillance Report has been delivering weekly privacy and security news for years, and now continues as part of Techlore's mission to educate the world about privacy, security, and digital rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Oct 16, 2023 • 21min
Beware Of This Kind of Software - SR153
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.
Oct 15, 2023 • 20min
Private Digital Payments When Privacy.com Isn't An Option
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.
Oct 10, 2023 • 22min
23andMe Suffers Security Breach! - SR152
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.
Oct 6, 2023 • 25min
Monero vs Zcash—Our Thoughts.
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.
Oct 3, 2023 • 56min
This Malware Can Infect Linux Computers! - SR151
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.
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Sep 16, 2023 • 18min
Do We (Still) Play Bloons TD 6?
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.
Sep 11, 2023 • 25min
UK's Silent Surrender to E2EE Ban - SR150
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.
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Sep 9, 2023 • 8min
Are There Private Music Streaming Options?
Exploring private music streaming options and discussing self-hosting solutions, aliasing Spotify, and using VPNs, ad blockers, and DNS tools. The pros and cons of Spotify and Apple Music, including privacy concerns and usability drawbacks. Seeking technical documentation for Windows 10/11 and promoting Patreon support.
Sep 4, 2023 • 40min
Twitter is After Your Biometric Details... - SR149
Twitter plans to collect users' biometric data, malicious versions of Signal and Telegram found on Google Play, questionable internet regulations in the US on hold, IBM's contradictory actions, Fairphone 5's security updates, subway tracking risks, hackers compromise spyware and delete victim devices.
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Aug 31, 2023 • 10min
Have We Ever Used A "Pi-Hole"?
The hosts dive into the intriguing world of Pi-hole, discussing its compatibility with NextDNS and how it layers with browser blockers for enhanced protection. They explore the practical aspects of deploying Pi-hole on devices like Raspberry Pi or routers. Transitioning to mobile tech, they uncover the progress of phone virtualization, sharing their experiments with running VMs on iOS and the challenges faced. Expect insights on future developments amidst the constraints of current technologies. Tune in for practical tips and tech insights!
