

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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Dec 13, 2021 • 37min
This Devastating Exploit Impacts Nearly Everyone! - Surveillance Report 66
This week we cover the Log4shell/Log4j Java exploit, the Life360 data breach, tons of FOSS news, 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 PodcastThe New Oil Crypto Support: https://thenewoil.org/support.htmlTechlore Crypto Support: https://techlore.tech/support.htmlThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:35 Data Breaches04:23 Company News15:00 Research & Beginning of Java Exploit Story20:00 Politics24:59 FOSS News34:48 MisfitsSR66 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR66.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 10, 2021 • 21min
Here's Exactly How We Stay Updated With Privacy News - SR Bonus Discussion
We have both been asked how we compile our sources each week for SR. Today's podcast will dive into:How to conveniently set up a workflow for your newsThe importance of communities in finding news, as well as helping you understand it.The importance in recognizing biases from your sources (and yourself!)Why you should be getting news from a lot of peopleWhy you should probably follow people you don't agree with Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Main SitesSurveillance Report Podcast: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/Surveillance Report Mastadon: https://botsin.space/@surveillancepodSurveillance Report Twitter: https://twitter.com/surveillancepodTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ 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 6, 2021 • 44min
WhatsApp Messages Being SPIED ON In Real Time - Surveillance Report 65
Big news regarding WhatsApp, a GoDaddy data breach, updates to NSO, and a lot more to cover the last two weeks!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastDeleteMe Kickback Link: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100370169-13794293DeleteMe Standard Link: https://joindeleteme.com/SR Mastadon: https://botsin.space/@surveillancepodSR Twitter: https://twitter.com/surveillancepodThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:09 Data Breaches09:26 Company News14:03 Research21:20 Politics & Beginning of WhatsApp Story34:08 FOSS News39:15 MisfitsSR65 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR65.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.

Nov 23, 2021 • 31min
Can DuckDuckGo's New Service Save Android Privacy? - SR64
Big news regarding Amazon, some new services from DuckDuckGo & Brave to better protect your privacy, and something that privacy-advocates have long predicted finally coming true.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastTrezor Affiliate Link: https://shop.trezor.io/?offer_id=10&aff_id=5536Trezor Standard Link: https://trezor.io/The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:18 Data Breaches05:42 Company News13:42 Beginning of DuckDuckGo Story15:04 Research20:50 Politics22:24 FOSS News24:36 MisfitsSR64 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR64.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.

Nov 15, 2021 • 37min
Robinhood Breached! Here's What You Need To Know - SR63
Robinhood, the trading app & cryptocurrency exchange has been breached. A ton of politics this week, updates to Tor, and some court cases involving Apple & Google.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastSimpleLogin Affiliate Link: https://simplelogin.io/?slref=thenewoilSimpleLogin Standard Link: https://simplelogin.io/The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:37 Data Breaches02:06 Beginning of Robinhood Story06:35 Company News14:01 Research18:11 Politics33:05 FOSS News33:53 MisfitsSR63 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR63.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.

Nov 8, 2021 • 39min
Another VPN Caught Logging Data - Surveillance Report 62
Big surprise, a free VPN has been keeping logs. A man had his home stolen, very concerning Facebook research, Signal added proprietary code to their servers, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Support The PodcastProtonMail Affiliate Link: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=1182&url_id=267ProtonMail Standard Link: https://protonmail.comProtonVPN Affiliate Link: https://go.getproton.me/SHJQProtonVPN Standard Link: https://protonvpn.com/The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction02:02 Data Breaches06:05 Company News10:20 VPN Logging Story11:18 Research19:10 Politics23:55 FOSS News29:28 MisfitsSR62 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR62.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.

Nov 2, 2021 • 39min
Big Tech is more invasive than we EVER thought! - Surveillance Report 61
Some incredible revelations regarding Google & Facebook antitrust investigations, some good news for Proton and Signal, and some interesting research about browser fingerprinting.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.The New Oil Matrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#TheNewOil:matrix.orgTechlore Matrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/+techlore-official:matrix.orgThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.org/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:17 Data Breaches05:50 Company News & Beginning of Big Tech Story17:20 Research20:11 Politics30:09 FOSS News35:19 MisfitsSR61 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR61.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.

Oct 24, 2021 • 27min
How much does Alexa know about you? (Hint: A LOT) - Surveillance Report 60
There's new research showing just how much Alexa and other smart devices spy on you (Including Siri, Google Assistant, Cortana, & Bixby)Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report most notably recaps Android 12, Argentina getting pwned, breaking amazon news, wild browser fingerprinting research, Trump's new social media and what it means for you, and more! Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:46 Data Breaches04:04 Company News & Beginning of Alexa Stories12:20 Research16:46 Politics18:48 FOSS News23:52 MisfitsSR60 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR60.md Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.xyz/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.

Oct 19, 2021 • 29min
Are Custom ROMs ACTUALLY better for privacy? - Surveillance Report 59
There's new research regarding the privacy of Android ROMs from manufactures compared to LineageOS & /e/OS, tune in to learn more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report most notably recaps a win regarding Amazon Ring, Snapchat hunting people down, and more! Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:11 Data Breaches03:33 Company News13:33 Research & Beginning of Android/Lineage/E Coverage!19:58 Politics22:10 FOSS News24:56 MisfitsSR59 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR59.md Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.xyz/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.

Oct 10, 2021 • 24min
Facebook Broke The Internet For 6 HOURS! - Surveillance Report 58
Facebook broke the internet for 6 hours, and leaked 1.5 billion user's data, get ready for this wild ride!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report most notably recaps Facebook news, the Twitch leak, and other important news from the last week! Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:56 Data Breaches2:30 Start of Facebook Data Breach03:49 Company News & Start of Facebook Outage09:42 Research10:59 Politics15:24 FOSS News21:32 MisfitsSR58 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR58.md Main SitesTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.xyz/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.


