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 9, 2021 • 39min
Amazon & Google Are Taking Over the Streets! - Surveillance Report 29
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. The New Oil: https://thenewoil.xyz/ProtonMail Kickback Link: https://proton.go2cloud.org/SHAoProtonMail Standard Link: https://protonmail.com/SR29 Sources: https://github.com/techlore-official/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR29.mdEyes in The Sky Book (Kickback Link): https://amzn.to/2kiNT5nEyes in The Sky Video: https://youtu.be/b_WjNJH6204All Other Support Methods (PayPal, Monero, etc.): https://techlore.tech/support.html 00:00 Introduction00:42 Data Breaches03:52 Companies10:58 Research12:50 Politics24:20 FOSS31:05 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-channels Support our mission to spread privacy to the masses:Privacy Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/techlore-merchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/techloreAmazon Support Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875All Other Support Methods (PayPal, Monero, etc.): https://techlore.tech/support.html Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord: https://discord.gg/Xd7baMSpqSMatrix: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram: https://t.me/techloreofficial 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, 2021 • 33min
Criminals Spreading Ransomware Through Dead People? - Surveillance Report 28
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. The New Oil: https://thenewoil.xyz/SR28 Sources: https://github.com/techlore-official/channel-content/blob/master/Surveillance%20Report%20Sources/SR28.mdDelete Social Media Video: https://youtu.be/HUQqHYjl2Pk 00:00 Introduction00:28 Data Breaches05:45 Companies14:44 Research17:22 Politics22:31 FOSS26:02 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-channels Support our mission to spread privacy to the masses:Privacy Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/techlore-merchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/techloreAmazon Support Page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875All Other Support Methods (PayPal, Monero, etc.): https://techlore.tech/support.html Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord: https://discord.gg/Xd7baMSpqSMatrix: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram: https://t.me/techloreofficial 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 26, 2021 • 39min
Signal WENT VIRAL! Ft. The New Oil - Surveillance Report 27
Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. Visit The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.xyz/ Techlore Website: https://techlore.techSurveillance Report Podcast: https://surveillance-report.castos.com/LBRY.tv: https://lbry.tv/@techlore:3PeerTube: https://tube.privacytools.io/accounts/techlore/video-channelsSupport our mission to spread privacy:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/74WhF9CMatrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram Channel/Group: https://t.me/techloreofficial Sources:Data Breacheshttps://www.zdnet.com/article/openwrt-reports-data-breach-after-hacker-gained-access-to-forum-admin-account/https://www.zdnet.com/article/hackers-publish-thousands-of-files-after-government-agency-refuses-to-pay-ransom/https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2021/01/phishing-scam-had-all-the-bells-and-whistles-except-for-one/https://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-victims-that-have-backups-are-paying-ransoms-to-stop-hackers-leaking-their-stolen-data/https://www.zdnet.com/article/hacker-leaks-data-of-2-28-million-dating-site-users/Companieshttps://www.zdnet.com/article/sec-filings-solarwinds-says-18000-customers-are-impacted-by-recent-hack/ 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 11, 2020 • 1h 50min
Nicholas Merrill, Founder of Calyx Institute - Full-Length Interview
Nicholas Merrill, notorious for challenging an FBI Gag Order and founder of the Calyx Institute--a privacy and digital rights organization. Tune in the full-length interview today on Techlore.Listen as a Podcast: https://techlore.tech/sr.htmlCalyx Hotspot Review: Coming SoonCalyxOS Review: https://youtu.be/heVNcdq2MKAClips:00:00 Introduction01:40 Internet Service Providers08:20 Cryptocurrencies12:08 Origins of the Calyx Institute28:20 Faith in the US System33:40 Calyx Institute Projects51:50 FOSS Business Models55:00 The FBI Gag Order Story01:27:45 Thoughts & Similarities to Edward Snowden01:31:22 Starlink!01:37:55 Final Words Techlore Website: https://techlore.techSurveillance Report Podcast: https://surveillance-report.castos.com/LBRY.tv: https://lbry.tv/@techlore:3PeerTube: https://tube.privacytools.io/accounts/techlore/video-channels Support our mission to spread privacy:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875 Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/74WhF9CMatrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram Channel/Group: https://t.me/techloreofficial#calyx #calyxinstitute #privacy 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 8, 2020 • 18min
Amazon Now Has Its Dystopia! - Surveillance Report 26
Ledger Nano Wallet: https://shop.ledger.com/pages/ledger-nano-x?r=aa86Trezor Wallet: https://shop.trezor.io/?offer_id=10&aff_id=5536Techlore Support Methods: https://techlore.tech/support.htmlBitwarden vs KeePass: https://youtu.be/R6b1WasXxBsTechlore Android/iOS Guides: https://techlore.tech/resources.html00:00 Introduction00:38 Companies07:50 Research09:54 Politics13:56 FOSS16:24 MisfitsTechlore Website: https://techlore.techSurveillance Report Podcast: https://surveillance-report.castos.com/LBRY.tv: https://lbry.tv/@techlore:3PeerTube: https://tube.privacytools.io/accounts/techlore/video-channelsSupport our mission to spread privacy:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/74WhF9CMatrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram Channel/Group: https://t.me/techloreofficialCompaniesApple Big SurVideo coming soonMicrosoft https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/nov/26/microsoft-productivity-score-feature-criticised-workplace-surveillancehttps://www.geekwire.com/2020/microsoft-will-remove-user-names-productivity-score-feature-privacy-backlash/Googlehttps://www.theverge.com/2020/11/19/21574451/android-rcs-encryption-message-end-to-end-betahttps://www.gstatic.com/messages/papers/messages_e2ee.pdfBrowsershttps://www.zdnet.com/article/starting-next-year-chrome-extensions-will-show-what-data-they-collect-from-users/https://venturebeat.com/2020/11/17/mozilla-firefox-83/https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/jybx2w/uh_why_is_firefox_showing_me_sponsored_links_in/https://brave.com/android-binance-widget/Otherhttps://www.cnet.com/how-to/amazon-sidewalk-will-create-entire-smart-neighborhoods-faq-ble-900-mhz/https://bitcoinexchangeguide.com/crypto-wallet-trezor-incorporates-tor-switch-in-its-desktop-app-for-increased-privacy/https://www.reddit.com/r/tutanota/comments/k3sfs5/in_englisch_court_forces_mail_provider_tutanota/https://www.reinsurancene.ws/general-motors-launches-onstar-insurance-services/ResearchIOThttps://www.zdnet.com/article/lidarphone-attack-converts-smart-vacuums-into-microphones/https://www.cyberscoop.com/smart-doorbells-amazon-ebay-ncc-vulnerabilities/Otherhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/the-worst-passwords-of-2020-show-we-are-as-lazy-about-security-as-ever/https://www.sciencealert.com/only-a-small-fraction-of-the-dark-web-is-being-used-for-hidden-activity-study-findsPoliticsUSAhttps://www.theregister.com/2020/11/18/us_iot_security/https://www.vice.com/en/article/jgqm5x/us-military-location-data-xmode-locate-xhttps://www.vice.com/en/article/m7agpa/irs-location-data-venntel-contracthttps://techcrunch.com/2020/12/01/massachusetts-votes-to-pass-statewide-police-ban-on-facial-recognition/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-jackson-mississippi-want-access-live-home-security-video-alarming-n1249566https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/12/02/technology-202-aclu-sues-dhs-over-purchase-cellphone-location-data-used-track-immigrants/Brazilhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/data-of-243-million-brazilians-exposed-online-via-website-source-code/Canadahttps://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/privacy-bill-bains-fines-1.5804779Australiahttps://techcrunch.com/2020/11/24/australia-spy-agencies-covid-19-app-data/FOSShttps://github.blog/2020-11-16-standing-up-for-developers-youtube-dl-is-back/https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/announcement-tops/https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/https:/ 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, 2020 • 17min
Apple & MacOS Big Sur Spy on Every App!? - Surveillance Report 25
Checkout SimpleLogin: https://simplelogin.io/?slref=techlore%3EHelp support us on Patron: https://patreon.com/techloreOther methods of support: https://techlore.tech/support.htmlWelcome to the Techlore Surveillance Report, a weekly security and privacy news roundup to keep you up to speed on important updates in our digital world. Uploaded every weekend!Zoom Security/Privacy Video: https://youtu.be/K1TsmPY1fNISimpleLogin Review Video: https://youtu.be/JMWfsOVrDkwTechlore Website: https://techlore.techSurveillance Report Podcast: https://surveillance-report.castos.com/LBRY.tv: https://lbry.tv/@techlore:3PeerTube: https://tube.privacytools.io/accounts/techlore/video-channelsSupport our mission to spread privacy:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/74WhF9CMatrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram Channel/Group: https://t.me/techloreofficialCompanieshttps://www.theregister.com/2020/11/14/google_android_data_allowance/https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/11/zoom-lied-to-users-about-end-to-end-encryption-for-years-ftc-says/Researchhttps://sneak.berlin/20201112/your-computer-isnt-yours/Politicshttps://www.axios.com/report-swiss-government-dark-cia-front-company-9b9ecf75-a321-4c30-85da-29b42d5c68f4.htmlFOSShttps://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/11/introducing-how-fix-internet-new-podcast-effMisfitshttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/trump-lawsuit-site-to-report-rejected-votes-leaked-voter-data/#surveillance #privacy #news 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, 2020 • 19min
Google Got a VPN! - Surveillance Report 24
Help support us on Patron: https://patreon.com/techloreOther methods of support: https://techlore.tech/support.htmlWelcome to the Techlore Surveillance Report, a weekly security and privacy news roundup to keep you up to speed on important updates in our digital world. Uploaded every weekend!Techlore Website: https://techlore.techSurveillance Report Podcast: https://surveillance-report.castos.com/LBRY.tv: https://lbry.tv/@techlore:3PeerTube: https://tube.privacytools.io/accounts/techlore/video-channelsSupport our mission to spread privacy:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/74WhF9CMatrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram Channel/Group: https://t.me/techloreofficialCompanieshttps://www.engadget.com/google-one-vpn-191231627.htmlhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/zoom-to-roll-out-end-to-end-encrypted-e2ee-calls/https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-releases-chromium-based-edge-preview-for-linux/https://techcrunch.com/2020/11/05/whatsapp-now-lets-you-post-disappearing-messages-which-go-away-after-7-days/https://www.dexerto.com/gaming/ps4-players-furious-after-8-00-update-records-private-party-chats-1432578/Researchhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/seven-mobile-browsers-vulnerable-to-address-bar-spoofing-attacks/https://www.zdnet.com/article/heres-how-many-americans-still-secretly-use-their-exs-passwords/Politicshttps://www.zdnet.com/article/five-eyes-governments-india-and-japan-make-new-call-for-encryption-backdoors/https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/11/police-will-pilot-program-live-stream-amazon-ring-camerashttps://www.engadget.com/portland-maine-facial-recognition-ban-102520333.htmlhttps://www.cnet.com/news/prop-24-passes-in-california-pushing-privacy-rights-to-the-forefront-again/https://www.cnet.com/news/china-launches-high-tech-bird-drones-to-watch-over-its-citizens/FOSShttps://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=news_item&px=KDE-Plasma-5.20-Releasedhttps://www.winehq.org/announce/5.20https://betanews.com/2020/10/15/how-to-install-windows-calculator-linux/https://www.openbsd.org/68.htmlhttps://github.com/github/dmca/blob/master/2020/10/2020-10-23-RIAA.mdhttps://torrentfreak.com/riaas-youtube-dl-takedown-ticks-of-developers-and-githubs-ceo-201027/Misfits https://twitter.com/mshelton/status/1318303047647309824https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/oct/22/trump-twitter-hacked-dutch-researcher-passwordhttps://techcrunch.com/2020/10/27/trumps-campaign-website-hacked-by-cryptocurrency-scammers/https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/10/popular-chromium-ad-blockers-caught-stealing-user-data-and-accessing-accounts/#surveillance #privacy #news 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 11, 2020 • 12min
Tutanota Pressured Into Backdoor & Fought! - Surveillance Report 23
Checkout ProtonMail: https://proton.go2cloud.org/SHAoPatreon: https://patreon.com/techloreWelcome to the Techlore Surveillance Report, a weekly security and privacy news roundup to keep you up to speed on important updates in our digital world. Uploaded every weekend!Techlore Website: https://techlore.techSurveillance Report Podcast: https://surveillance-report.castos.com/LBRY.tv: https://lbry.tv/@techlore:3Support our mission to spread privacy:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/techlore/Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/74WhF9CMatrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram Channel: https://t.me/techloreofficialTelegram Group: https://t.me/techloregroup Companieshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/carlypage/2020/10/02/hm-hit-with-record-breaking-gdpr-fine-over-illegal-employee-surveillance/#1381372815abhttps://www.heise.de/news/Mailanbieter-Tutanota-Staatsanwaltschaft-wollte-Chef-in-Beugehaft-nehmen-4908806.htmlhttps://electrek.co/2020/10/04/tesla-hacker-driver-facing-camera-looking-for/ Researchhttps://www.cyberark.com/resources/threat-research-blog/anti-virus-vulnerabilities-who-s-guarding-the-watch-towerhttps://samcurry.net/hacking-apple/ PoliticsUShttps://www.vice.com/en/article/qj479d/irs-investigation-location-data-no-warrant-venntelhttps://www.cnet.com/news/google-is-giving-data-to-police-based-on-search-keywords-court-docs-show/ Globalhttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/06/ecj-limits-government-spying-on-citizens-mobile-and-internet-data-.htmlhttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/ai-cameras-london-social-distancing-rules-a4566446.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2020/10/09/tiktok-pakistan-ban/ FOSS 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 4, 2020 • 28min
Privacy & Security News (2 MONTHS GALORE) - Surveillance Report 22
Support us on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875Patreon: https://patreon.com/techloreWelcome to the Techlore Surveillance Report, a weekly security and privacy news roundup to keep you up to speed on important updates in our digital world. Uploaded every weekend!Techlore Website: https://techlore.techSurveillance Report Podcast: https://surveillance-report.castos.com/LBRY.tv: https://lbry.tv/@techlore:3Support our mission to spread privacy:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/techlore/Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/74WhF9CMatrix Room: https://matrix.to/#/#techlore:matrix.orgTelegram Channel: https://t.me/techloreofficialTelegram Group: https://t.me/techloregroupCompaniesFacebookhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8747541/Facebook-accused-watching-Instagram-users-mobile-cameras.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2020/08/13/instagram-delete-photos-messages-servers/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-12/facebook-s-instagram-targeted-in-new-lawsuit-over-biometricshttps://9to5google.com/2020/08/05/oneplus-phones-will-ship-with-facebook-services-that-cant-be-removed/ TikTokhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/27/technology/tiktok-ban-ruling-app.html Zoomhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/11/cybersecurity-202-zoom-sued-by-consumer-group-misrepresenting-its-encryption-protections/https://mazinahmed.net/blog/hacking-zoom/ Amazonhttps://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Amazon-Mit-Geheimdienst-Methoden-gegen-Gewerkschafter-und-kritische-Politiker-4883605.htmlhttps://www.theverge.com/2020/9/9/21429635/amazon-keith-alexander-board-of-directors-nsa-cyber-command Carshttps://www.theregister.com/2020/ 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 17, 2020 • 25min
Interviewing Pierre Valade: CEO of Jumbo Privacy
Join a chat with the CEO of Jumbo Privacy. We'll be reviewing the service on Techlore in the coming weeks.Jumbo Website: https://www.jumboprivacy.com/Techlore Website: https://techlore.techSurveillance Report Podcast: https://surveillance-report.castos.com/LBRY.tv: https://lbry.tv/@techlore:3PeerTube: https://tube.privacytools.io/accounts/techlore/video-channelsSupport our mission to spread privacy:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techloreAmazon Support Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer20170928875Connect with our communities:Twitter: https://twitter.com/techloreistakenDiscord Server: https://discord.gg/74WhF9CMatrix Community: https://matrix.to/#/+techlore-official:matrix.orgTelegram Channel/Group: https://t.me/techloreofficial 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.
