Dating apps might be revealing users' exact locations, raising alarm bells about safety and privacy. Recent breaches have exposed sensitive health and voter data, emphasizing the need for caution in sharing personal info. The discontinuation of a popular two-factor authentication app is also discussed, alongside a marked rise in passkey adoption. Legislation aimed at protecting children's online privacy is making headway, while new developments in tech continue to highlight concerning trends in data security.

Google is doubling down on user tracking with cookies and a controversial Privacy Sandbox initiative. Twitter users need to opt out quickly to protect their data from AI submission. A recent court ruling is a game changer, preventing border agents from accessing your phone without a warrant. The discussion dives into significant data breaches affecting many platforms and highlights Switzerland's push for open source software in the public sector. Plus, there's an in-depth look at privacy challenges in cryptocurrency wallets and emerging tech features that enhance online privacy.

Debating emigration for privacy laws, Nate's email habits, new offline keyboard app, review of privacy tools, email archiving benefits, comparison of security tools on GitHub

The podcast discusses Cellebrite's phone hacking tool, potential data breaches at various companies, Proton's new AI venture, and the transition from one-time passwords to digital tokens for added security.

Exploring the benefits of user accounts vs Shelter for compartmentalization on Android, including privacy and security advantages. Delving into the challenges of using Shelter with Biometric Unlock and transferring files between profiles on a phone. Discussing the security implications of user accounts versus Shelter profiles and incorporating VPN connections for heightened security.

The podcast discusses the massive AT&T data breach exposing customer records, the risks of leaked metadata, data breaches at Evolve Bank and spyware vendor Mspy, Google news updates, cybersecurity concerns, Ghost's federated newsletter, and Bitwarden's mobile app update.

The podcast delves into why people don't care about metadata and the risks of app plug-ins. It also explores how to have privacy conversations in person, discussing technical restrictions, personal experiences, and advocacy approaches.

Discussing Proton Drive's new collaborative Docs feature, Big Tech's privacy policy changes for AI training, Discord's encryption tests, data breaches from various companies, and privacy concerns with Signal and AI training using children's photos.

Discussions on trusting and not trusting FOSS, thoughts on biohacking, futureproofing threat models, and ISP data collection in the latest Surveillance Report podcast.

Episode 184: Local accounts on Windows just got more difficult to create, a new red flag about Telegram security, updates from Mullvad, a ton of data breaches, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:23 Support us!01:22 Highlight Story (Microsoft Accounts)05:52 Data Breaches12:22 Companies20:20 Politics23:01 FOSS24:03 Misfits26:53 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.