

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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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.

Jan 10, 2022 • 35min
Swiss Army Banned All Messengers But One - SR70
This week we cover the Swiss army's new top messenger choice Threema, a new iOS fake reboot exploit, Norton's cryptominer, and Mozilla's recent decision to stop cryptocurrency donations.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 Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#TheNewOil:matrix.orgTechlore Matrix: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTechlore Discord: https://discord.gg/Xd7baMSpqSThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html TimestampsSR70 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR70.md00:00 Introduction00:28 Our Self-Promo!01:05 Data Breaches09:09 Company News & Beginning of Swiss Army Story13:00 Research18:03 Politics22:14 FOSS News31:29 Misfits34:50 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.

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Jan 4, 2022 • 20min
Was LastPass Compromised? - Surveillance Report 69
This week we cover LastPass's alleged compromise, another T-Mobile data breach, DuckDuckGo's growth, 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenewoilTechlore Patreon: https://patreon.com/techloreThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html TimestampsSR69 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR69.md00:00 Introduction00:50 Data Breaches04:14 Company News05:08 LastPass Story!07:44 Research11:43 Politics13:10 FOSS News14:25 Misfits 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.

Dec 29, 2021 • 23min
DuckDuckGo's Desktop Browser is Almost Here - Surveillance Report 68
This week we cover DuckDuckGo's Desktop browser, updates to the Log4shell/Log4j Java exploit, data breaches, and more. Happy Holidays!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastAbine Website KickBack: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100370169-13794293The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:08 Data Breaches05:43 Company News07:53 Research11:05 Politics16:00 FOSS News & Beginning of DDG Browser Story21:08 MisfitsSR68 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR68.md 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.

Dec 20, 2021 • 41min
A TorVPN we're actually excited for - Surveillance Report 67
This week we cover updates to the Log4shell/Log4j Java exploit, the confirmation of a TorVPN, confirmation of Google scanning your files, and more! (It's a big week!)Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastOrange Website KickBack: https://affiliate.orangewebsite.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=10799 The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:33 Data Breaches05:04 Company News15:27 Research21:58 Politics33:46 FOSS News36:19 Beginning of TorVPN News37:48 MisfitsSR67 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR67.md 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.


