Closed Network Privacy Podcast

Dive into the fascinating world of messaging app encryption, comparing Signal's robust security to WhatsApp and Telegram. Discover eye-opening insights from SXSW, focusing on AI risks and emerging privacy solutions like Cape and Nym VPN. Explore the implications of data collection through iPhones and the potential pitfalls of proprietary technologies. Laugh along with humorous Signal mishaps while examining Wi-Fi positioning privacy concerns. Finally, engage with the complexities of new privacy services and the evolving landscape of digital anonymity.

The discussion kicks off with Apple's encryption practices and the clash with UK officials over iCloud data access. Privacy and data security issues are unpacked, revealing the constant tug-of-war between governments and tech companies. The importance of self-hosting and user data management is highlighted, alongside privacy challenges in mainstream podcasting. AI's role in age verification raises eyebrows, while a partnership between VPNs promises enhanced user anonymity. Overall, the conversation urges community engagement and an embrace of decentralized technologies for true digital empowerment.

ShowNotes - https://forum.closednetwork.io/t/cn-episode-42-deepseek-ai-oh-my/142Website / Donations / Support - https://closednetwork.io/support/BTC Lightning Donations - closednetwork@getalby.com / simon@primal.netThank You Patreons! - https://www.patreon.com/closednetworkMichael Bates - Privacy Bad AssRichard G. - Privacy Bad AssDaniel J Martin - Privacy Bad AssTimothy K. - Privacy AdvocateHutch - Privacy AdvocateTOP LIGHTNING BOOSTERS !!!! THANK YOU !!!@bon - 3,456 sats@wartime - 333 sats@fortydeaux 44 satsThank You To Our Moderators:Unintelligentseven - Follow on NOSTR primal.net/p/npub15rp9gyw346fmcxgdlgp2y9a2xua9ujdk9nzumflshkwjsc7wepwqnh354dMaddestMax - Follow on NOSTR primal.net/p/npub133yzwsqfgvsuxd4clvkgupshzhjn52v837dlud6gjk4tu2c7grqq3sxavtClosed Network Forum - https://forum.closednetwork.ioJoin Our Matrix Channels!Main - https://matrix.to/#/#closedntwrk:matrix.orgOff Topic - https://matrix.to/#/#closednetworkofftopic:matrix.orgJoin Our Mastodon server!https://closednetwork.socialFollow Simon On The SocialsMastodon - https://closednetwork.social/@simonNOSTR - Public Address - npub186l3994gark0fhknh9zp27q38wv3uy042appcpx93cack5q2n03qte2lu2 - primal.net/simonTwitter / X - @ClosedNtwrkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/closednetworkpodcast/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@closednetworkEmail - simon@closednetwork.io

Episode 41 Shownotes - https://forum.closednetwork.io/t/episode-41-grapheneos-setup-2025-goals-kosa-more/135WHATS UP PRIVACY HOOLIGANS !!!!!ShowNotes -Website / Donations / Support - https://closednetwork.io/support/BTC Lightning Donations - closednetwork@getalby.comThank You Patreons! - https://www.patreon.com/closednetworkMichael Bates - Privacy Bad AssRichard G. - Privacy Bad AssDaniel J Martin - Privacy Bad AssDnew - Privacy Bad AssTimothy K. - Privacy AdvocateHutch - Privacy AdvocateTOP LIGHTNING BOOSTERS !!!! THANK YOU !!!@bon - 3,456 SATS@wartime 666 SATS@thebird 500 SATSThank You To Our Moderators:Unintelligentseven - Follow on NOSTR primal.net/p/npub15rp9gyw346fmcxgdlgp2y9a2xua9ujdk9nzumflshkwjsc7wepwqnh354dMaddestMax - Follow on NOSTR primal.net/p/npub133yzwsqfgvsuxd4clvkgupshzhjn52v837dlud6gjk4tu2c7grqq3sxavtClosed Network Forum - https://forum.closednetwork.ioJoin Our Matrix Channels!Main - https://matrix.to/#/#closedntwrk:matrix.orgOff Topic - https://matrix.to/#/#closednetworkofftopic:matrix.orgJoin Our Mastodon server!https://closednetwork.socialFollow Simon On The SocialsMastodon - https://closednetwork.social/@simonNOSTR - Public Address - npub186l3994gark0fhknh9zp27q38wv3uy042appcpx93cack5q2n03qte2lu2 - primal.net/simonTwitter / X - @ClosedNtwrkEmail - simon@closednetwork.io

Listeners dive into the complex world of encrypted services and law enforcement challenges, revealing how operations like Anom exploited criminal trust. A gripping discussion on Operation Trojan Shield showcases over 800 arrests tied to infiltrated criminal communications. The podcast also calls attention to the risks of digital asset laundering and the importance of community-driven engagement in online privacy. With a focus on empowering digital ownership and navigating privacy tools, it offers essential insights into safeguarding personal information in the digital age.

In this engaging discussion, The Hated One, a critical tech analyst known for scrutinizing privacy issues, dives into pressing topics. They tackle the balance between privacy and corporate profit, emphasizing the challenges posed by big tech. The conversation explores GrapheneOS as a privacy-first mobile operating system, addresses misinformation in the tech community, and critiques the ethics of sponsorship in content creation. Listeners are urged to navigate the treacherous waters of technology with a critical eye and informed decision-making.

Explore the rise of decentralized protocols like Bitcoin, NOSTR, and SimpleX, emphasizing user control and privacy. Discover crucial digital security trends, including a severe vulnerability in Linux and the rebranding of Samurai Wallet. Delve into Mozilla's controversial privacy feature that tracks users without consent. The hosts also express immense gratitude for their listeners, celebrating community with a new song that embodies their journey. Tune in for insights that prioritize protocols over platforms in today’s digital landscape!

Closed Network podcast Episode 37 -Surveillance, KYC, Data Breaches and Shennanigans * * * Show Notes Click Here! - https://forum.closednetwork.io/t/episode-37-collect-it-all-so-we-can-know-it-all/106 Website / Donations / Support - https://closednetwork.io Thank You Patreons! - Michael Bates - Privacy Bad Ass Richard G. - Privacy Bad Ass Support / Patreon / Donations: https://closednetwork.io/support/ BTC Lightning Donations - closednetwork@getalby.com TOP LIGHTNING BOOSTERS !!!! THANK YOU !!! - @bon - @wartiime - @sircussmedia - @lumor - @02zx - @sebas Thank You To Our Moderators: Unintelligentseven MaddestMax Join Our Matrix Channels! Main - https://matrix.to/#/#closedntwrk:matrix.org Off Topic - https://matrix.to/#/#closednetworkofftopic:matrix.org Join Our Mastodon server! https://closednetwork.social Follow Simon On The Socials Mastodon - https://closednetwork.social/@simon NOSTR - Public Address - npub186l3994gark0fhknh9zp27q38wv3uy042appcpx93cack5q2n03qte2lu2 Twitter - @ClosedNtwrk Email - simon@closednetwork.io * * * -- TOPICS -- Thomas Drake - NSA Whistleblower Exposing the NSA’s Mass Surveillance of Americans | Cyberwar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYVm62oEyWA News: - Federal Appeals Court Finds Geofence Warrants Are “Categorically” Unconstitutional https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/08/federal-appeals-court-finds-geofence-warrants-are-categorically-unconstitutional Continued fallout from Snowflake hack - The biggest data breaches in 2024: 1 billion stolen records and rising https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/12/2024-in-data-breaches-1-billion-stolen-records-and-rising/?guccounter=1 Google Breaks Promise to Block Third-Party Cookies https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/08/google-breaks-promise-block-third-party-cookies Switching from Windows to Linux https://ente.io/articles/switch-to-linux/ IT'S FOSS ! Open source tools to boost your productivity https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/11/a-not-quite-definitive-guide-to-open-source-alternative-software/ RockYou2024: 10 billion passwords leaked in the largest compilation of all time https://cybernews.com/security/rockyou2024-largest-password-compilation-leak/ F*ck FireFox https://lunduke.locals.com/post/5871895/mozilla-firefox-goes-anti-privacy-pro-advertising https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/128.0/releasenotes/ Signal under fire for storing encryption keys in plaintext https://stackdiary.com/signal-under-fire-for-storing-encryption-keys-in-plaintext/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/signal-downplays-encryption-key-flaw-fixes-it-after-x-drama/ GrapheneOS Duress PIN/Password https://grapheneos.org/features#duress ChatGPT for Mac app flaw left users' chat history exposed https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/chatgpt-mac-app-flaw-left-users-history-exposed/ Windows Recall Remains Insecure, Researcher Says; Google Developing Similar Feature Latest Windows Recall preview remains vulnerable to cyberattacks, researcher says; Google plans similar feature for Pixel 9 devices. https://thecyberexpress.com/windows-recall-preview-remains-insecure/ Telecom Act Partially Notified: Govt to Get More Powers to Intercept and Stop Messages https://thewire.in/government/telecom-act-notified-partially-govt-to-get-more-powers-to-intercept-and-stop-messages On a brand new installation of Kali Linux, you can find the RockYou password list under: /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt.gz To extract this list: gzip -d rockyou.txt.gz When the file is finished extracting, we should end up with: rockyou.txt https://www.sevenlayers.com/index.php/202-pentesting-101-passwords-and-wordlists

Closed Network podcast Episode 36 - MODPOD - Moderators Interviews Show notes - https://forum.closednetwork.io/t/episode-36-modpod-moderators-guest-show/100 * * * * * * Website / Donations / Support - https://closednetwork.io Thank You Patreons! - Michael Bates - Privacy Bad Ass Richard G. - Privacy Bad Ass Support / Patreon / Donations: https://closednetwork.io/support/ TOP LIGHTNING BOOSTERS !!!! THANK YOU !!! - Turquoise Panda -@bon -@vake -@wartime -@fuzi0ns -@pleb Thank You To Our Moderators: Unintelligentseven MaddestMax Join Our Matrix Channels! Main - https://matrix.to/#/#closedntwrk:matrix.org Off Topic - https://matrix.to/#/#closednetworkofftopic:matrix.org Join Our Mastodon server! (currently under migration) https://closednetwork.social * * * * * * -- TOPICS -- Chat with the Closed Network Podcast Moderators! Items Discussed: Logseq - https://logseq.com/ Paperless NGX - https://github.com/paperless-ngx/paperless-ngx https://docs.paperless-ngx.com/ Joplin - https://joplinapp.org/ AnyType - https://anytype.io/ AppFlowy - https://www.appflowy.io/ Obsidian - https://obsidian.md/ CalyxOS - https://calyxos.org/ GrapheneOS - https://grapheneos.org/ Immich Photo App - https://immich.app/ Meshtastic Mesh Map - https://meshmap.net/

Closed Network podcast Episode 35 - Mid year Privacy Check - * * * Show Notes Click Here! - https://forum.closednetwork.io/t/episode-35-privacy-health-check-news-and-privacy/99 Website / Donations / Support - https://closednetwork.io Thank You Patreons! - Michael Bates - Privacy Bad Ass Richard G. - Privacy Bad Ass Support / Patreon / Donations: https://closednetwork.io/support/ BTC Lightning Donations - closednetwork@getalby.com TOP LIGHTNING BOOSTERS !!!! THANK YOU !!! - @bon - @wartiime - @sircussmedia - @thetonewrecker - @vake - @lumor - @turnbull - @thepresidents - @stevethezebra - @mix Thank You To Our Moderators: Unintelligentseven MaddestMax And to Waterturkey Moderate the forums! Our Forum Is Live! https://forum.closednetwork.io Thank You Admins! @seven @maddestmax @waterturkey Join Our Matrix Channels! Main - https://matrix.to/#/#closedntwrk:matrix.org Off Topic - https://matrix.to/#/#closednetworkofftopic:matrix.org Join Our Mastodon server! https://closednetwork.social Follow Simon On The Socials Mastodon - https://closednetwork.social/@simon NOSTR - Public Address - npub186l3994gark0fhknh9zp27q38wv3uy042appcpx93cack5q2n03qte2lu2 Twitter - @ClosedNtwrk Email - simon@closednetwork.io * * * Privacy isn't about hiding. It's about revealing what you want to whom you want on your terms. Data Breaches: Hackers Demand as Much as $5 Million From Snowflake Clients As many as 10 companies are being extorted with stolen data Scammers previously made death threats against researchers https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-17/hackers-demanding-as-much-as-5-million-from-snowflake-clients Privacy News: California Lawmakers Should Reject Mandatory Internet ID Checks https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/06/california-lawmakers-should-reject-mandatory-internet-id-checks Chat Control Must Be Stopped – Now! https://threema.ch/en/blog/posts/stop-chat-control Tuta Mail Put Out A YouTube Video on "Chat Control" Google - Massive leak of it's search algorithm documentation https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/28/24166177/google-search-ranking-algorithm-leak-documents-link-seo MySudo UK Numbers - KYC Required  Talking Tech: Microsoft quietly updates controversial Windows 11 Recall feature – but not with the changes that are really needed: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsoft-quietly-updates-controversial-windows-11-recall-feature-but-not-with-the-changes-that-are-really-needed Apple Rolling out AI - "Apple Intelligence" - Apple's "Trust me bro" privacy stance with AI My privacy game plan for remaining of 2024 - Implement 2 NAS systems - Continue to experiment with moving from MacOS to Linux for Work including Video editing How I use personal email. - Register a domain, setup MX records to use domain with Tuta / Proton. - Setup simple login to use for email aliasing with your custom domain - Use an email alias for every new account you create along with strong password - Password manager - KeypassXC / Bitwarden