Surveillance Report

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Surveillance Report

Weekly privacy and security news podcast - Presented by Techlore & The New Oil. The goal of Surveillance Report is keep the world updated on the latest privacy & security news to empower individuals to remain safe with the newest information. Join us for the ride!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Operation Triangulation: The Advanced iPhone Backdoor! - SR162

The most advanced iPhone backdoor yet, a data breach from Framework Laptops, the US government protecting location data, and more. Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Support us! 01:13 PSA 02:30 Highlight Story (iPhone Backdoor) 08:12 Data Breaches 13:22 Companies 18:57 Research 22:54 Politics 29:35 FOSS 35:42 Misfits 38:47 Support us! Main...

Jan 16, 2024•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Unraveling Proton vs Tuta Marketing Feud

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/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Teaser 00:53 Proton & Tuta Marketing Feud 09:56 Portmaster vs henrypp simplewall 13:...

Jan 06, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Mint Mobile Suffers Data Breach! - SR161

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 Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Support us! 02:40 Highlight Story (Mint Mobile Data Breach) 05:20 Data Breaches 12:24 Companies 14:08 Research 17:20 Politics 27:22...

Jan 01, 2024•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Defense Against Eavesdropping Smart TVs

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/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Defending against eavesdropping advertisers 04:25 BYOD and privacy 07:52 Our desert island food choices 10:00 Best use cases for front-ends...

Dec 21, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Your phone MAY be listening to you for real - SR160

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 Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Support us! 01:19 Highlight Story (Phone Listening) 05:37 Data Breaches 109:29 Companies 20:18 Politics 25:54 FOSS 30:59 Support us! Ma...

Dec 19, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast

'I have nothing to hide' Arguments by Privacy Activists

'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/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:24 'I have nothing to hide' responses 08:18 Family Guy vs South Park 14:06 MySudo and getting real phone numbers 16:40 Our regret...

Dec 17, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast

How Your Notifications Are Spied On - SR159

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 more Techlore Talks for more info: Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Support us! 01:42 Highlight Story 06:32 Data Breaches 14:16 Companies 22...

Dec 14, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast

The Most Frustrating Privacy Myths

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/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Most frustrating privacy myths 06:11 Bittorrent as a file sync 08:08 Best VoIP option for Android 10...

Dec 10, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast

RIP Google Drive Files - SR158

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 Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Support us! 01:00 Highlight Story (Google Drive) 02:53 Data Breaches 11:24 Companies 12:28 Research 13:05 Politics 21:00 FOSS 22:33 Misfits 24:56 Su...

Dec 05, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Can You Trust Bank Security?

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/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Banking Security 04:42 Our favorite animes 10:22 Device safety when traveling & censorship 12:58 Private shopping & monero usage 17:50 off...

Dec 01, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

How NOT To Use iMessage on Android - SR157

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 Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Support us! 01:05 Highlight Story (Nothing Chat) 05:44 Data Breaches 09:18 Companies 14:14 Research 17:25 Politics 21:50 FOSS 26:04 Misfits 27...

Nov 29, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Can Privacy-Friendly Phones Compete?

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/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Can privacy-friendly phones compete? 02:41 Is NoScript a no-go? 05:57 Android launchers 08:06 Can we trust Pixel hardware?...

Nov 25, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Sideloading: Coming To iPhone - SR156

Sideloading for iOS, Signal usernames, Tutanota rebrand/accusations, and much more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Support us! 01:07 Highlight Story (iOS sideloading) 02:48 Data Breaches 10:58 Companies 12:26 Research 15:17 Politics 18:45 FOSS 27:46 Misfits 34:46 Support us! Main Sites Surveillance Report Odysee PeerTube Techlore Websi...

Nov 21, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Our Opinions of Decentralized VPNs...

Our opinions on decentralized VPNs (dVPNs), our desktop OS of choice, FOSS contact management, and more from SR155Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Decentralized VPNs 03:58 Only One OS of Choice 07:24 Where to purchase domains 10:28 FOSS Contact Management 13:38 How we research 19:12 Open So...

Nov 16, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast

China Removes Bloggers' Anonymity - SR155

China is killing anonymity for bloggers, Google kills their Web DRM initiative, Apple warns Indian politicians of state-sponsored iPhone attacks, Bitwarden passkey support. Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Support us! 02:10 Highlight Story (China Blogger Anonymity) 04:22 Data Breaches 08:56 Companies 10:22 Research 12:06 Politics 22:46 F...

Nov 06, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Our Favorite Linux Desktop Environments

Our favorite Linux DEs, our opinions on how to stop CSAM, and more from SR153Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Our favorite Linux DEs 01:44 How should companies tackle CSAM? 08:24 Encrypted cloud sync using Big Tech Main Sites Surveillance Report Odysee PeerTube Techlore W...

Nov 03, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Apple leaked private data for years! - SR154

iPhones exposing MAC address, Google privacy updates, Samsung shutting down phones remotely, AirVPN server seized, Apple browser exploits, and a lot more stories, huge week! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Support us! 01:08 PSA 02:26 Highlight Story (iPhone MAC protection) 03:56 Data Breaches 10:30 Companies 17:28 Research 25:03 Politic...

Oct 30, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast

What Even is "Stock" Android? (and why we like it!)

Stock Android, decentralized VPNs, security of TOTP applications, iOS search privacy/security, and more from SR153Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Decentralized VPNs video: Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Car privacy component 00:48 Sites blocking VPN strategies 02:31 Decentralized VPNs 04:06 What is 's...

Oct 30, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Beware Of This Kind of Software - SR153

Many open source projects aren’t maintained and what that means for you, a massive new protocol vulnerability, and some nice open source news. Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Support us! 01:16 Highlight Story (Open source/abandonware) 03:28 Data Breaches 06:02 Companies 07:10 Research 09:58 Politics 12:56 FOSS 16:16 Misfits 20:12 Suppor...

Oct 16, 2023•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Private Digital Payments When Privacy.com Isn't An Option

Privacy.com alternatives outside the US, where to store 2FA recovery codes, VPN clarification, and more from SR152Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Main Sites Surveillance Report Odysee PeerTube Techlore Website The New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...

Oct 15, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast

23andMe Suffers Security Breach! - SR152

Over a million 23andMe customers exposed, Apple nearly had DuckDuckGo as their default search engine, the Pixel 8 has arrived with 7 years of support, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 01:32 Highlight Story (23andMe) 02:42 Data Breaches 06:35 Companies 08:25 Research 10:42 Politics 17:13 FOSS 19:39 Misfits 21:29 Support us! Main Sites...

Oct 10, 2023•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Monero vs Zcash—Our Thoughts.

Monero vs Zcash, data brokers, VPN slots, and more from SR151Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Main Sites Surveillance Report Odysee PeerTube Techlore Website The New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveill...

Oct 06, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast

This Malware Can Infect Linux Computers! - SR151

A clever Linux malware distribution scheme, a new vulnerability in all major GPUs, a couple of Proton vulnerabilities, lots of new passkey support, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 02:02 Highlight Story (Malicious Linux Downloads) 03:52 Data Breaches 10:51 Companies 20:46 Resarch 29:58 Politics 42:34 FOSS 50:51 Misfits 55:30 Support ...

Oct 03, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Do We (Still) Play Bloons TD 6?

Long live flash games, notes apps, and mobile browsers from SR150149Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Main Sites Surveillance Report Odysee PeerTube Techlore Website The New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit s...

Sep 16, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast

UK's Silent Surrender to E2EE Ban - SR150

The UK's Online Safety Bill has been defeated (sort of), cars are a privacy nightmare, lots of good political news, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Support us! 00:58 Highlight Story (UK Online Safety Bill) 02:32 Data Breaches 08:03 Companies 11:48 Research 15:36 Politics 19:55 FOSS 21:55 Misfits 23:45 Support us! Main Sites Su...

Sep 11, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Are There Private Music Streaming Options?

Private music streaming and windows clipboard history from SR149Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Main Sites Surveillance Report Odysee PeerTube Techlore Website The New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surve...

Sep 09, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Twitter is After Your Biometric Details... - SR149

The social media formerly known as Twitter wants to collect your biometric data, malicious version of Signal and Telegram have been spotted in the wild, some questionable regulations on internet use in the US are on hold, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 00:36 Support us! 02:04 Highlight Story (Twitter/X Privacy Updates) 04:32 Data B...

Sep 04, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Have We Ever Used A "Pi-Hole"?

Our thoughts on the so-called "pi-hole" and the future of phone virtualization from SR148Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Main Sites Surveillance Report Odysee PeerTube Techlore Website The New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

Aug 31, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Secret Covert Hacking by Police Leaked - SR148

Police are keeping "hush hush" about their phone hacking capabilities, Google adds a new security feature to Pixel devices, Tutanota pushed further into quantum-resistant security, and more! Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps Sources 00:00 Introduction 01:03 PSA from Nate 00:23 Highlight Story (Cellebrite) 05:14 Data Breaches 11:40 Companies 18:55 Politics 22:32 FOSS 26:5...

Aug 28, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast

Can You Use Voice Assistants Privately?

Private voice assistants, VOIP on Android, and more info on Proton Sentinel from SR147Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod Support us on Patreon Support us on Liberapay Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Main Sites Surveillance Report Odysee PeerTube Techlore Website The New Oil Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Aug 23, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast