

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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Apr 20, 2022 • 23min
The Newest Privacy Browser is Coming! - Surveillance Report 84
DuckDuckGo's new browser is starting to roll out, hospital robots are vulnerable to hacking, two exciting Proton updates, 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 TimestampsSR84 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR84.md00:00 Introduction00:30 Support us!01:19 Highlight Story (New DuckDuckGo Browser)03:24 Data Breaches04:28 Companies08:09 Research10:31 Politics13:05 FOSS17:11 Misfits22:11 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.

Apr 10, 2022 • 34min
ProtonMail Bought SimpleLogin! - SR83 (Live @ Monerotopia!)
ProtonMail Purchased SimpleLogin, Europe is building international facial recognition system, there was a “Trezor” data breach, an Android vulnerability, Google Play removing old apps, 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 TimestampsSR83 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR83.md00:00 Introduction02:03 Support us!03:05 Highlight Story (SimpleLogin & ProtonMail)08:00 Data Breaches09:58 Companies15:59 Research17:46 Politics24:57 FOSSNo Misfits this week32:07 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.

Apr 4, 2022 • 30min
Threema Just Got Better! - Surveillance Report 82
Threema push notifications for de-googled devices, fake subpoenas, USPIS spying update, Google making anti-privacy moves, critical Apple updates, 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 TimestampsSR82 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR82.md00:00 Introduction00:30 Support us!02:03 Highlight Story (Threema Update!)03:54 Data Breaches07:41 Companies14:58 Research16:39 Politics21:11 FOSS22:32 Misfits27:47 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.

Mar 30, 2022 • 37min
THESE Google Apps Are Spying on You! - Surveillance Report 81
Google is spying on Android users through their messages and dialer app, a wild new phishing attack is here, Lapsus continues to strike, a ton of politics, and more! 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 Referenced Techlore VideosAndroid Privacy & Security Guide: https://youtu.be/dMWEym0KPcAFirefox Hardening Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7-bW2y6lcI TimestampsSR81 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR81.md00:00 Introduction00:25 Important Announcement!02:01 Highlight Story (Google Apps Spying on Android)09:28 Data Breaches14:33 Companies14:49 Research17:06 Politics31:11 FOSS33:10 Misfits36:09 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.

Mar 21, 2022 • 33min
Firefox Tracking Users Before Install! - Surveillance Report 80
Firefox is uniquely tracking its users on installation, Google Analytics 4 is almost here, research covering Android vs iOS malware, and more!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 TimestampsSR80 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR80.md00:00 Introduction00:19 Important Announcement!01:10 Highlight Story (Firefox Tracking Installs)05:02 Data Breaches08:32 Companies14:33 Research18:52 Politics22:02 FOSS27:52 Misfits32:22 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.

Mar 14, 2022 • 30min
DuckDuckGo Now Censoring Results?! - SR79
DuckDuckGo went through some controversy, Twitter launched a Tor onion site, Linux has a new vulnerability, Russia created its own TLS certs, 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 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 TimestampsSR79 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR79.md00:00 Introduction00:33 Important Announcement!01:50 Highlight Story (DuckDuckGo Results)07:34 Data Breaches09:08 Companies15:16 Research17:03 Politics22:44 FOSS27:46 Misfits29:10 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.

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.


