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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Mar 7, 2023 • 54min
YouTube Is Spying on Kids! - SR124
YouTube accused of collecting UK children's data, Google client-side encryption for Gmail is now open to the public, Canada bans TikTok, Parents in France may soon have to think twice before sharing photos of their kids, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:30 Support us!01:34 Fixes & Updates03:59 Highlight Story (YouTube spying on kids)06:46 Data Breaches18:19 Companies23:02 Research27:56 Politics38:12 FOSS41:43 Misfits43:22 Q&A52:42 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2023 • 40min
Google Privacy Labels Are Misleading! - SR123
New research from Mozilla about Play Store privacy labels, Ubuntu dropping default Flatpak support, Android firmware hardening, and lots more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:26 Support us!01:19 Announcements03:34 Highlight Story (Mozilla Study)05:53 Data Breaches09:56 Companies12:34 Research14:06 Politics20:08 FOSS26:40 Misfits30:48 Q&A38:47 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 22, 2023 • 43min
Twitter Paywalls SMS 2FA - What Now!? - SR122
Twitter is dropping SMS 2FA (for free users), Apple & Google have some updates, supermarkets have data on you, JMP is leaving beta, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:28 Support us!01:55 Highlight Story (Twitter 2FA)04:18 Data Breaches07:10 Companies18:50 Research22:05 Politics25:50 FOSS29:38 Misfits32:52 Q&A41:33 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2023 • 37min
Just How Bad Is Windows 11 Spying on You? - SR121
Research on windows 11 telemetry, Americans flunked a privacy test, Reddit suffered a data breach, updates to Thunderbird, and more!Monerotopia Discount Code: nosurveillance1Monerotopa URL: https://monerotopia.com/Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:20 Support us!01:29 Announcement01:53 Highlight Story04:07 Data Breaches09:24 Companies11:37 Research14:39 Politics20:04 FOSS23:19 Misfits27:57 Q&A35:22 Outro35:46 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2023 • 48min
Telegram Ain't Looking Hot. - SR120
Telegram continues to be more sus, Dashlane goes open source (kind of), data broker data breach, and more!Monerotopia Discount Code: nosurveillance1Monerotopa URL: https://monerotopia.com/Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:26 Support us!02:00 Highlight Story (Telegram)08:30 Data Breaches14:10 Companies21:51 Research25:19 Politics36:12 FOSS43:40 Misfits45:25 Q&A45:50 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 31, 2023 • 36min
Is Apple Secretly Analyzing Your Photos? - SR119
Is Apple checking your photos in the finder? Apple adding security keys, a League of legends hack, Argentina requiring biometrics for SIM cards, Bitwarden under hot fire, and more!Monerotopia Discount Code: nosurveillance1Monerotopa URL: https://monerotopia.com/Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:24 Support us!03:13 Highlight Story07:19 Data Breaches12:33 Companies No Research16:25 Politics20:44 FOSS No Misfits24:18 Q&A34:15 Outro34:35 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2023 • 46min
School Surveillance May Be FORCED in Mississippi - SR118
Mississippi may require forced surveillance, T-Mobile has been breached....again, some Apple updates, and a lot more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:21 Support us!02:02 Highlight Story (School Surveillance)04:54 Data Breaches09:39 Companies17:17 Research18:09 Politics21:28 FOSS23:47 Misfits26:00 Q&A44:49 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2023 • 34min
Another Password Manager Has Been Breached!
Another password manager has been breached, Threema is in hot water after a new research paper, a Tor user was unmasked, and a lot more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:26 Support us & Announcements!02:23 Highlight Story (Breached Password Manager)04:15 Data Breaches04:41 Companies06:08 Research11:05 Politics17:36 FOSS22:53 Misfits26:56 Q&A32:25 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2023 • 47min
THIS APP Leaked Billie Eilish's Address - SR116
Billie Eilish privacy concerns, WhatsApp is helping to circumvent censorship, a brand new set of car hacks, an important update to quantum computers and encryption - and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:23 Support us!01:11 Highlight Story05:14 Data Breaches15:22 Companies18:12 Research24:34 Politics31:51 FOSS32:54 Misfits34:24 Q&A44:45 Outro44:55 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 2, 2023 • 55min
LastPass REALLY Screwed Up! - SR115
Lastpass vaults breached, Facebook/Cambridge Analytica settlement, Radio City Music Hall facial recognition, and a lot more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.Support us on PatreonMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:27 Support us!01:36 Highlight Story (LastPass)05:24 Data Breaches12:00 Companies19:45 Research22:35 Politics37:11 FOSS41:24 Misfits44:45 Q&A53:21 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
