

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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Oct 3, 2021 • 45min
Amazon's Surveillance Minions Are Here! - Surveillance Report 57
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 summary of Amazon's internal product launch conference, a couple of fun misfits stories, and one privacy company who's giving back to the open source community. Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:46 Data Breaches05:26 Company News08:44 All Amazon News Starts Here!19:32 Research27:08 Politics31:12 FOSS News33:26 MisfitsSR57 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR57.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.

Sep 26, 2021 • 38min
HTTPS Everywhere Is Saying Goodbye - Surveillance Report 56
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 HTTPS Everywhere updates, Google & Apple news updates, Brave Talk, and much more! Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:57 Data Breaches02:43 Company News12:41 Research18:29 Politics25:24 FOSS News26:27 Beginning of HTTPS Everywhere Story!32:32 MisfitsSR56 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR56.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.

Sep 20, 2021 • 47min
This Sketchy Company is Buying up VPNs - Surveillance Report 55
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 Kape purchasing ExpressVPN, Apple CSAM Protests, & other research & privacy news. Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:20 Data Breaches04:40 Company News09:55 Beginning of VPN Story!14:30 Research23:20 Politics34:32 FOSS News40:34 MisfitsSR55 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR55.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.

Sep 13, 2021 • 27min
ProtonMail Logged IP Addresses For The Government! Can You Still Trust Them? -Surveillance Report 54
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 recent Protonmail news where they handed over a users IP address, in addition to WhatsApp possibly accessing user messages, and much more! Support The PodcastProtonmail Support Link: https://go.getproton.me/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=1182&url_id=267 The New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:12 Data Breaches06:11 Company News19:52 Research27:00 Politics33:04 Beginning of Australia Section38:50 FOSS News40:31 MisfitsSR54 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR54.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.

Sep 7, 2021 • 48min
Australia continues its dark journey into dystopia - Surveillance Report 53
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report recaps major fines for privacy violations, Australian law updates, more Apple CSAM updates, and more. Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:12 Data Breaches06:11 Company News19:52 Research27:00 Politics33:04 Beginning of Australia Section38:50 FOSS News40:31 MisfitsSR53 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR53.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.

Aug 30, 2021 • 36min
T-Mobile Breach Exposes US Customer Data - Surveillance Report 52
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report recaps the T-Mobile data breach and what to do, Apple CSAM updates, and so much more! Support The PodcastThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:08 Data Breaches & Beginning of T-Mobile Breach08:40 Company News17:26 Research21:16 Politics25:40 FOSS News27:34 MisfitsSR52 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR52.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.

Aug 16, 2021 • 46min
Snapchat Is Indefinitely Storing "Disappearing" Snaps - Surveillance Report 51
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report recaps Snapchat, Facebook/Instagram E2EE, updates to Apple CSAM, and so much more! Support The PodcastCheck out Go Incognito: https://techlore.tech/goincognito.htmlThe New Oil Support Methods: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.html Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:00 Data Breaches06:48 Company News19:11 Beginning of Snapchat Story25:52 Research29:53 Politics37:44 FOSS News40:44 MisfitsSR51 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR51.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.

Aug 9, 2021 • 27min
CSAM is Apple's Newest Attack on Privacy - Surveillance Report 50
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report recaps Apple's CSAM photo privacy news, some new Pegasus spyware updates, new research & politics, FOSS news, and more! Support The PodcastTechlore Support Methods (Including Monero): https://techlore.tech/support.htmlThe New Oil Support Methods (Including Monero): https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlTechlore Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/techlore-merchTechlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techlore Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:14 Data Breaches03:06 Company News & Start of Apple CSAM Story11:38 Research16:05 Politics21:26 FOSS News22:53 MisfitsSR50 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR50.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.

Aug 1, 2021 • 28min
Windscribe VPN Servers Seized?! - Surveillance Report 49
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report recaps some new Pegasus updates, the much-talked about Windscribe VPN incident, some interesting new research, and more.Techlore Support Methods (Including Monero): https://techlore.tech/support.htmlThe New Oil Support Methods (Including Monero): https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlSR49 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR49.md00:00 Introduction01:00 Data Breaches04:40 Company News & Start of Windscribe Story09:32 Research12:10 Politics20:30 FOSS News24:50 Misfits Techlore Website: https://techlore.techGo Incognito Course: https://techlore.tech/goincognito.htmlSurveillance Report Podcast: https://techlore.tech/sr.htmlOdysee: https://odysee.com/@techlore:3PeerTube: https://tube.privacytools.io/accounts/techlore/video-channelsSupport our mission to spread privacy to the masses:Privacy Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/techlore-merchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Page & Recommended Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875All Other Support Methods (PayPal, Monero, etc.): https://techlore.tech/support.htmlConnect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord: https://discord.gg/Xd7baMSpqSMatrix: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.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.

Jul 26, 2021 • 46min
2 Full Weeks of Privacy Chaos! - Surveillance Report 48
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. This report recaps the clubhouse data breach, Linkedin, Mint Mobile, Spreadshop, Microsoft & apple updates, the pegasus spyware, and SO MUCH MORE (2 weeks of news!)Techlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreSupport The New Oil: https://thenewoil.xyz/links.htmlSupport Techlore: https://techlore.tech/support.htmlSR48 Sources: https://github.com/techlore/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR48.md00:00 Introduction01:26 Data Breaches07:36 Company News20:11 Research22:44 Politics31:44 FOSS News39:16 MisfitsTechlore Website: https://techlore.techGo Incognito Course: https://techlore.tech/goincognito.htmlSurveillance Report Podcast: https://techlore.tech/sr.htmlOdysee: https://odysee.com/@techlore:3PeerTube: https://tube.privacytools.io/accounts/techlore/video-channelsSupport our mission to spread privacy to the masses:Privacy Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/techlore-merchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Page & Recommended Products: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875All Other Support Methods (PayPal, Monero, etc.): https://techlore.tech/support.htmlConnect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord: https://discord.gg/Xd7baMSpqSMatrix: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.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.


