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Amazon Echo Somehow Gets Worse
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Published: March 17, 2025 00:00
Episode 218: Amazon is removing one of Echo's few privacy-protecting features, Saudia Arabia bought Pokemon Go, Brazil is forcing Apple to allow iPhone sideloading, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you…
Android Backdoor Exposed: 1 Million Devices at Risk
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Published: March 10, 2025 18:59
Episode 217: 1 million android devices have a secret backdoor, Apple is fighting the UK Backdoor order, and Canada’s privacy watchdog is probing X for its use of personal data in AI models.Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New…
Q&A: Overcomplicated Privacy Tools
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Published: March 5, 2025 18:00
Q&A216: Are there any privacy tools we've ditched for being too complicated? Do we have any recommendations for privacy-focused VPS providers? Is it worth making new accounts periodically to avoid tracking? Is endpoint security being neglected? Join our…
Is It Time to Ditch Firefox?
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Published: March 4, 2025 03:21
Episode 216: Mozilla's first ever Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for Firefox raises some concern, Sweden and France introduce their own efforts to backdoor encryption, updates from a number of FOSS superstars, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance…
Q&A: Deciding on the Best Password
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Published: February 27, 2025 04:26
Q&A215: How do we decide on password criteria such as length, complexity, passphrases, etc? What cryptid would we be if we could pick? What do we think about the Simulation Hypothesis? How does Nate use Qubes? Are there any privacy benefits to hosting your…
A Critical Hit to Privacy & Cybersecurity...
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Published: February 24, 2025 00:00
Episode 215: The UK deals a serious blow to privacy & security worldwide, Signal makes the headlines (twice!) and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news.❤️…
Q&A: Is F-Droid Safe?
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Published: February 19, 2025 18:00
Q&A214: Is F-Droid safe to use? Is using a custom DNS with a VPN a good idea? Can lawyers be helpful in your privacy journey? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded or XMR Chat:…
Why CAPTCHAs Are Even Worse Than You Thought
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Published: February 17, 2025 00:00
Episode 214: The hidden horrors of CAPTCHAs, Salt Typhoon finds new entries into US infrastructure, innovations from Mullvad & Kagi, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security &…
Q&A: Our Privacy Hopes for 2025
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Published: February 13, 2025 03:40
Q&A213: Is there any privacy-related thing we're looking forward to in 2025? How would handle phone numbers in countries that require ID? Where do we get devices for tinkering? Do we have thoughts on "domains by proxy"? Would we consider signing up for…
The UK is Escalating their Attacks on Encryption!
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Published: February 10, 2025 02:29
Episode 213: The UK government demands a backdoor in Apple's encryption, Microsoft is paywalling updates, ransomware payments have declined, some exciting FOSS updates, and more!Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep…