

Techlore Surveillance Report
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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.
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Jul 10, 2022 • 26min
Hardened Apple Devices Are HERE! - SR94
Apple's new super secure Lockdown Mode for iOS 16, one of the biggest data breaches ever, new quantum-computing-resistant encryption algorithms, and more.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR94 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR94.md00:00 Introduction00:23 Support us!00:58 Highlight Story (Apple Secure Lockdown)03:22 Data Breaches07:10 Companies07:37 Research11:53 Politics18:34 FOSS20:47 Misfits23:46 Q&A22:11 Support us! 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.

Jul 4, 2022 • 33min
Is Coinbase Sharing Data with ICE?! - SR93
Coinbase and ICE are tracking crypto users, important research on fingerprinting and AI, tons of big news from Mullvad, and more. Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR93 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR93.md00:00 Introduction00:32 Support us!01:14 Highlight Story03:03 Data Breaches08:35 Companies13:35 Research15:59 Politics19:46 FOSS25:24 Misfits26:53 Q&A32:05 Outro32:25 Support us! 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.

Jun 22, 2022 • 30min
Thunderbird Acquired K9 Mail! - SR92
Thunderbird acquired K-9 Mail, TikTok data was accessible by China, a TON of research, 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 PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR92 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR92.md00:00 Introduction00:25 Support us!01:24 Highlight Story02:56 Data Breaches04:33 Companies11:08 Research15:53 Politics23:52 FOSS25:36 MisfitsNo Q&A28:21 Outro28:53 Support us! 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.

Jun 13, 2022 • 41min
Apple WWDC Privacy & Security Updates! - SR91
Apple WWDC and all their privacy & security updates, Telegram is handing over user data, Twitter is handing over user data to Elon Musk, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Quick fix on the new UIDevice API, it hides the names from *applications* - which may clear up the confusion we were having :) TimestampsSR91 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR91.md00:00 Introduction00:30 Highlight Story (WWDC Updates!)08:47 Data Breaches12:33 Companies19:43 Research23:39 Politics28:34 FOSS30:32 Misfits32:54 Q&A39:48 Outro 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.

Jun 5, 2022 • 43min
Did Brave Get Your Address?! - SR90
Brave direct mailing users, DuckDuckGo carving out Microsoft trackers, Bitwarden adding SimpleLogin & aliasing support, an HP linux laptop, linux on iPads, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR90 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR90.md00:00 Introduction00:29 Support us!01:23 Highlight Story04:25 Data Breaches08:15 Companies16:02 Research19:12 Politics26:28 FOSS35:40 Misfits38:37 Q&A42:00 Outro42:21 Support us! 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.

May 23, 2022 • 31min
Can Your Car Be Hacked? - SR89
Your car can be hacked, the DOJ will no longer prosecute good hackers, India is really moving in a non-private direction, and lots of updates to 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 PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR89 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR89.md00:00 Introduction00:24 Support us!01:05 Highlight Story02:58 Data Breaches05:24 Companies06:22 Research07:51 Politics13:37 FOSSNo Misfits21:57 Q&A29:45 Outro30:07 Support us! 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.

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May 15, 2022 • 38min
Google I/O, Is Google Serious About Privacy?! - SR88
Google IO updates that impact the world, websites spying on you before you submit data, ICE surveillance dragnet, driverless car surveillance, NVIDIA open-sourcing their codes, updates on both Clearview and Google's compliance with Russian sanctions, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR88 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR88.md00:00 Introduction00:25 Support us!01:30 Highlight Story (Google I/O)08:59 Data Breaches09:54 Companies13:20 Research16:48 Politics26:13 FOSS29:27 Misfits32:38 Q&A37:07 Support us! 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.

May 8, 2022 • 42min
These Apps Spy on Your Mental Health - SR87
Mental health & Prayer applications are spying on you, Passwordless logins are coming, lots of location sharing all over the world, & more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR87 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR87.md00:00 Introduction00:21 Support us!00:50 Highlight Story04:22 Data Breaches07:10 Companies16:34 Research20:16 Politics29:07 FOSS31:20 Misfits35:54 Q&A41:02 Outro41:27 Support us! 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.

May 2, 2022 • 38min
CTemplar Has Shut Down. - Surveillance Report 86
CTemplar is shutting down! Elon Musk may buy Twitter, Google is letting you remove personal information, it was revealed Edward Snowden helped create ZCash, crazy week!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR86 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR86.md00:00 Introduction00:22 Support us!00:42 Highlight Story (CTemplar Shutdown)03:01 Data Breaches05:45 Companies15:21 Research17:08 Politics25:01 FOSS27:33 Misfits32:12 Q&A36:27 Support us! 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.

Apr 24, 2022 • 39min
THESE Browsers Just Killed Google AMP! - SR85
Two browsers are taking another step toward default de-googling, your microphone may be listening even when muted, Google is being forced to change their cookie banner, 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 PodcastSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD TimestampsSR85 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR85.md00:00 Introduction00:35 Support us!01:08 Important PSA Regarding SR News06:24 Highlight Story08:45 Data Breaches09:11 Companies15:59 Research20:10 Politics27:48 FOSS32:25 Misfits34:33 Q&A37:41 Outro38:10 Support us! 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.


