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Techlore Surveillance Report

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

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31:46

Google, Don't Block Sideloading!

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/02/12

Android restricting sideloading, new Mozilla services and leadership, Skiff is sold, an alleged 3-million toothbrush DDoS attack, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:23 Support us!01:12 Highlight Story (Android Restricts Sideloading)05:39 Data Breaches07:36 Companies13:21 Research19:06 Politics22:16 FOSS27:14 Misfits29:05 PSA30:49 Support

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16:35

How To Avoid Data Loss With Security Services

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/02/11

How to be secure without losing your data, our thoughts on piracy, and more from SR165Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Not losing data w/ Security04:00 Thoughts on Steam Deck05:45 Our Opinions on Piracy12:03 MMS-Based Attacks13:22 Favorite public figures This is a public episode. If you would like

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37:37

Surprise: Google's AI Will Read Your Messages!

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/02/08

Google may soon start reading your Android messages, Raspberry Pi is going public, rumors that Monero can be traced and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:18 Support us!01:08 Highlight Story (Google AI)04:42 Data Breaches07:22 Companies11:27 Research13:52 Politics25:28 FOSS28:57 Misfits36:57 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance

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13:47

Are Dark Web Monitoring Services Worth It?

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/02/03

The value of dark web monitoring services and our recommendations for alternatives to GCam on Android more from SR163Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Intro!00:20 The Value of Dark Web Monitoring Services09:05 Android Camera Recommendations This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this

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26:05

Uncovered: The Ad Network Spying on Billions of People

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2024/01/30

A global ad-based spy industry, the "mother of all data breaches," Ring stops sharing data with police (sort of), and more.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:25 Support us!01:23 Highlight Story (Global Ad Spying)07:28 Data Breaches10:42 Companies11:50 Research15:25 Politics22:45 FOSS33:17 Misfits38:47 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance

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22:49

RCS vs SMS for Messaging Safely!

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/01/27

RCS vs SMS configurations on Android, on running, our thoughts on PopOS, and more from SR163Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Intro!00:35 - RCS vs SMS configurations04:42 On Running! (And musical instruments)10:46 What kind of music do you listen to?12:00 Our thoughts on PopOS13:36 Our thoughts on

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28:12

The Creepy Truth About Brightness: Are You Being...

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/01/24

Your light sensor can spy on you, Apple’s App store is being split in the EU, Apple is releasing a new security feature, a flaw in a ton of GPUs, Brave is removing a privacy feature, and a lot more!Video on Brave Removing Strict Protection:Funny video on Move-it Data Breaches:Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:20 Support us!02:55 Highlight Story (Light

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16:36

Unexpected Upsides: Why QubesOS Might Be Your Next...

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/01/19

Qubes has valid usability benefits, ADHD Privacy tools, IOT smart plugs, and more from SR162Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Teaser00:22 Qubes Usability Benefits03:20 Our Best Christmas Presents05:58 ADHD Privacy Tools Discussion11:04 IOT Smart Plugs/Switches13:18 Visiting Germany & General Thoughts

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39:47

Operation Triangulation: The Advanced iPhone...

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2024/01/16

The most advanced iPhone backdoor yet, a data breach from Framework Laptops, the US government protecting location data, and more.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:24 Support us!01:13 PSA02:30 Highlight Story (iPhone Backdoor)08:12 Data Breaches13:22 Companies18:57 Research22:54 Politics29:35 FOSS35:42 Misfits38:47 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance

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22:58

Unraveling Proton vs Tuta Marketing Feud

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/01/06

Proton vs Tuta Marketing teams, Safing Portmaster vs henrypp simplewall, our relationships with substances, & our thoughts on paid products like Kagi Search & more from SR161Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Teaser00:53 Proton & Tuta Marketing Feud09:56 Portmaster vs henrypp simplewall13:58

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41:56

Mint Mobile Suffers Data Breach! - SR161

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2024/01/01

Mint Mobile data breach , Rite Aid banned from using facial recognition tech, an update on a startling French court case, a case of surveillance in the wrong hands, and more. Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction01:00 Support us!02:40 Highlight Story (Mint Mobile Data Breach)05:20 Data Breaches12:24 Companies14:08 Research17:20 Politics27:22 FOSS31:24

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17:20

Defense Against Eavesdropping Smart TVs

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/12/21

Defense against CMG spying, privacy with work apps, our desert island food choices & more from SR160Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:30 Defending against eavesdropping advertisers04:25 BYOD and privacy07:52 Our desert island food choices10:00 Best use cases for front-ends This is a

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32:07

Your phone MAY be listening to you for real - SR160

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/12/19

Your phone might finally be listening to you for real, Google will soon no longer comply with geolocation warrants, an important FOSS story we missed last week, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:22 Support us!01:19 Highlight Story (Phone Listening)05:37 Data Breaches109:29 Companies20:18 Politics25:54 FOSS30:59 Support us!Main

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33:27

'I have nothing to hide' Arguments by Privacy Activists

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/12/17

'I have nothing to hide', MySudo & real phone numbers, our regrets, privacy of android keyboard & more from SR159Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:24 'I have nothing to hide' responses08:18 Family Guy vs South Park14:06 MySudo and getting real phone numbers16:40 Our regrets & comments

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38:04

How Your Notifications Are Spied On - SR159

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/12/14

The government can spy on your push notifications, Meta has finally delivered on end-to-end encrypted messaging, startling new research on firmware vulnerabilities and Android password managers, and moreTechlore Talks for more info:Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:26 Support us!01:42 Highlight Story06:32 Data Breaches14:16 Companies22:22

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24:31

The Most Frustrating Privacy Myths

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/12/10

The most frustrating privacy myths we see regularly, using Bittorrent as a file sync, the best VoIP option for Android, and more from SR158Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:22 Most frustrating privacy myths06:11 Bittorrent as a file sync08:08 Best VoIP option for Android10:39 Stacking

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25:52

RIP Google Drive Files - SR158

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/12/05

Google Drive is losing user files, another mass surveillance software being used by a major US police department, France recommends against Signal, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:20 Support us!01:00 Highlight Story (Google Drive)02:53 Data Breaches11:24 Companies12:28 Research13:05 Politics21:00 FOSS22:33 Misfits24:56 Support us!Main

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20:51

Can You Trust Bank Security?

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/12/01

Security of banks, protecting devices when you travel, shopping privately online, and more from SR157Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:24 Banking Security04:42 Our favorite animes10:22 Device safety when traveling & censorship12:58 Private shopping & monero usage17:50 offshore banking

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28:02

How NOT To Use iMessage on Android - SR157

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/11/29

A mindblowing lesson on how not to bring iMessage to Android, Windows Hello has been bypassed, new laws to fight SIM-swapping, Proton Drive for Mac, and much more.Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:21 Support us!01:05 Highlight Story (Nothing Chat)05:44 Data Breaches09:18 Companies14:14 Research17:25 Politics21:50 FOSS26:04 Misfits27:05 Support us!Main

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28:36

Can Privacy-Friendly Phones Compete?

Techlore Surveillance Report ·

2023/11/25

Privacy-friendly phone hardware, NoScript relevance, trusting Pixel hardware, FOSS funding ideas, and more from SR156Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:12 Can privacy-friendly phones compete?02:41 Is NoScript a no-go?05:57 Android launchers08:06 Can we trust Pixel hardware?11:22 Funding

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