

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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Mar 7, 2022 • 37min
CalyxOS Is Getting New Phones! - Surveillance Report 78
CalyxOS for Fairphone and other new devices, the newest Nvidia hack, updates on Ukraine, and lots more privacy & security news.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSubscribe to the new SR Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W_BIuwk8D0Bv4THbVZZOQ The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support TimestampsSR78 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR78.md00:00 Introduction00:39 Important Announcement!02:48 Highlight Story04:26 Data Breaches08:32 Companies13:43 Research18:08 Politics28:32 FOSS32:50 Misfits36:02 Important Announcement! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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 28, 2022 • 38min
The Digital Fight in Ukraine - Surveillance Report 77
Ukraine has serious cyber news, a surveillance firm says apple is “phenomenal” for law enforcement, and lots more privacy & security news.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastThe New Oil Crypto Support: https://thenewoil.org/support.htmlTechlore Crypto Support: https://techlore.tech/supportThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support TimestampsSR77 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR77.md00:00 Introduction00:23 Our Self-Promo!00:40 Highlight Story (Ukraine!)09:39 Data Breaches14:40 Companies18:22 Research26:18 Politics32:34 FOSS35:58 Misfits37:25 Our Self-Promo! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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 21, 2022 • 30min
What Fresh Hell is Google Planning for Android? - SR76
Google is bringing their Privacy Sandbox to Android, Meta/Facebook is settling a nearly 10-year old lawsuit, states are abusing facial recognition and DNA data, and much more.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastOrange Kickback link: https://affiliate.orangewebsite.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=10799The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support TimestampsSR76 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR76.md00:00 Introduction00:32 Our Self-Promo!01:31 Highlight Story (Google's 'Privacy' Sandbox)04:44 Data Breaches09:26 Companies13:46 Research15:07 Politics24:08 FOSS25:56 Misfits29:12 Our Self-Promo! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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 15, 2022 • 56min
Here's Why DNS Matters w/ John Todd from Quad9
Why does DNS matter for privacy, security, freedom, and the internet? We are thrilled to bring on John Todd from Quad9 to give us the inside scoop on DNS and how important it is for all of us. Quad9: https://quad9.net/Dr Paul Vixie: https://www.farsightsecurity.com/about-farsight-security/team/vixie/Quad9 Blog: https://quad9.net/news/blogQuad9 Donation Page: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=KCPcRNowmH1fHS0O0kIM2OdnaiKH3wOaqZnBVC3eGBgrK3K0M7W9dt1So5QE3Ersq_ZRDDY9c9I04yZS 00:00 Introduction00:21 History of Quad906:57 What is DNS?09:48 What is a "recursive" DNS?13:05 Why does DNS matter?19:52 DNS & enforcing content policies20:59 Why should listeners change their default DNS?23:28 What makes Quad9 different and why should listeners consider Quad9?24:59 What is Quad9's business/funding model?29:03 DoH vs DoT36:35 John Todd's 7 DNS/tech predictions for 202237:39 Prediction 2: How can DNS help mitigate or prevent cyberattack?42:37 DNS stability vs security44:11 Prediction 6: What does the future of privacy regulation hold?47:00 Additional thoughts& comments48:38 Quad9 vs the Courts (and how you can help!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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, 2022 • 57min
The CIA is (illegally!) Spying on Americans - SR75
The CIA is spying on Americans, Meta (Facebook) threatens to pull from the EU, Signal has a new phone number feature, ProtonMail conducted a security test, and a lot more! (Very long week)Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.ANNOUNCEMENT: Henry does not have a video or a decent microphone this week, nor will he be joining next week. Thanks for working with us. Support The PodcastProtonMail Kickback link: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=1182&url_id=267The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support TimestampsSR75 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR75.md00:00 Introduction00:22 Our Self-Promo!01:17 Highlight Story (CIA Spying on American Citizens)06:06 Data Breaches10:19 Companies25:01 Research30:45 Politics41:30 FOSS47:35 Misfits55:57 Our Self-Promo! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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 8, 2022 • 51min
The Future of Monero & Private Money w/ Douglas Tuman
We're pleased to present Douglas Tuman from MoneroTalk to discuss the future of Monero, Private Money, Digital Cash, Cryptocurrency, Privacy, and more!MoneroTalk - https://www.monerotalk.live/MoneroTopia, Go if you can! - https://monerotopia.com/MoneroTalk Interview with Henry - https://www.monerotalk.live/techlore-on-why-he-recommends-monero-as-a-privacy-toolDouglas Tuman Twitter: https://twitter.com/douglastumanDouglas Tuman Website: https://y.at/%F0%9F%97%BD%F0%9F%8E%A4%F0%9F%92%B5 Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:51 Why did you run for congress and what was it like?05:50 Is Bitcoin anonymous?07:23 Why do people think Bitcoin is anonymous?09:43 How does Monero differ from Bitcoin?11:13 Is there incentive to use Bitcoin over Monero for privacy?12:36 Do you see crypto as a technology or an investment?14:37 What's your story surrounding Monero?17:54 Can Bitcoin accomplish what Monero does?19:55 Are there projects that compete or beat Monero's privacy?23:12 How does Monero compare to shielded Zcash? 24:45 How can we confirm Monero is safe?28:54 How are you involved in the Monero world?31:36 How does privacy fit into the cryptocurrency world?32:46 Why do you value privacy and why is it important to you?40:22 What are some of your favorite privacy tools?44:23 Favorite privacy tools rapid questions!45:20 What's Monerotopia?48:04 Final Discussions! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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 7, 2022 • 38min
A nail in the coffin as NordVPN & Surfshark merge... - Surveillance Report 74
NordVPN & Surfshark have merged, Facebook has taken a massive hit, the EARN IT bill has returned, exciting FOSS news, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSimpleLogin Kickback link: https://simplelogin.io/?slref=techlore%3EThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support TimestampsSR74 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR74.md00:00 Introduction00:20 Our Self-Promo!0:53 Highlight Story (NordVPN & Surfshark Merger)3:37 Data Breaches11:18 Companies18:06 Research20:07 Politics31:27 FOSS34:26 Misfits37:12 Our Self-Promo! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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 1, 2022 • 30min
Is Google Finally Ditching FLoC? (No!) - SR73
Google is ditching (but really rebranding) FLoC, Washington DC is suing Google, an elementary school is using Matrix, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastThe New Oil XMR: 44NAYMG1qupZcZ5WtjHWp58WNkXjetpTbRKHkVyrFZs8SiZK7SycQKdAm5y7sXuVhV1eYcShLjkKpbLRQSZaKxpvV2zo8iiThe New Oil BTC: 14uNfVt6THN2m2ZB9BoQFyQ2upmYaEJb59Techlore XMR: 49H4jTvUY5zaX8qLpVBstJFR7ayTMxxU3UyWpGqUoBM4UzM2zwUHA2sJ9i3AhQYdaqhFmS8PDfWKn1Tea4SKU6haMTXG8qDTechlore BTC: bc1qhh5n0l9qwxl3azh56r5kqteen77djk776yyk98The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support TimestampsSR73 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR73.md00:00 Introduction00:40 Our Self-Promo!1:26 Highlight Story (Google FLoC)4:36 Data Breaches5:54 Companies15:24 Research16:57 Politics21:33 FOSS27:23 Misfits29:35 Our Self-Promo! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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 24, 2022 • 41min
The IRS Wants Your Selfies - Surveillance Report 72
The IRS will be requesting some user's selfies via ID.me, the UK is launching a massive anti-encryption campaign, Briar got a new desktop client, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastThe New Oil YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNewOilThe New Oil Odysee Channel: https://odysee.com/@thenewoilThe New Oil PeerTube Channel: https://peertube.thenewoil.xyz/video-channels/thenewoil/videosThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support TimestampsSR72 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR72.md00:00 Introduction00:25 Our Self-Promo!01:09 Highlight Story (IRS Selfies)03:03 Data Breaches06:16 Company News12:31 Research15:50 Politics33:42 FOSS News36:15 Misfits40:23 Our Self-Promo! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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 17, 2022 • 30min
Are Telecoms Blocking Private Relay? - Surveillance Report 71
Telecoms might be blocking Apple's new Private Relay feature, LastPass holding users hostage, Europol is being ordered to erase user data, Signal is getting a new CEO, and some other big changes in the FOSS world.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSimpleLogin Kickback Link: https://simplelogin.io/?slref=techlore%3EThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support TimestampsSR71 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR71.md00:00 Introduction00:26 Our Self-Promo!01:16 Highlight Story (Telecom Apple Blocking)03:24 Data Breaches05:32 Company News12:59 Research15:42 Politics19:51 FOSS News25:16 Misfits28:57 Our Self-Promo! Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/Surveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dispatch.techlore.tech 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.