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| VPNs Could Make You an NSA Target, North Korea's Supply Chain Hijack & the EU Kills Chat Control | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:54:35 | |
The government told you to use a VPN, but are you actually making yourself a target for NSA surveillance in the process? This week's highlight story digs into a letter from six US lawmakers pressing intelligence officials to answer whether Americans using commercial VPNs risk losing their legal protections and being treated as foreign nationals under Section 702 of FISA. Also this week: North Korea's methodical, weeks-long social engineering attack that briefly hijacked the Axios open-source JavaScript library; Android malware called NoVoice that infected 2.3 million devices through the Google Play Store that survives a factory reset; Apple's device-level age verification expanding to the UK, Singapore, and South Korea; and the EU Parliament's dramatic vote to kill Chat Control, plus Patrick Brayer's five-point action plan for genuine child protection that doesn't require mass surveillance. The Defense Bulletin is packed: VeraCrypt's developer locked out by Microsoft, a rare Apple iOS 18 backport patch, Meta losing a child exploitation lawsuit, Apple Maps ads incoming, and more.
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| Two iOS Exploits, Google's Android Lockdown & Instagram Drops Encryption | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:49:06 | |
This week's Surveillance Report covers two sophisticated zero-click iOS exploit frameworks: Coruna and DarkSword hit hundreds of millions of iPhones in the span of a single week. Google finally revealed their controversial Android sideloading "advanced flow," and it involves a 24-hour wait, developer mode unlock, and a wall of warning screens just to install an APK. Meanwhile, Instagram has quietly killed end-to-end encryption in DMs, Colorado is pushing OS-level age verification that would even drag Linux into compliance, and the EU's chat control battle took a wild turn. 🧡 SUPPORT TECHLORE Become a Techlorian and keep this show growing: https://techlore.tech/support 🔗 SOURCES & LINKS View all sources here: https://techlore.tech/coruna-and-darksword-ios-exploits-explained-what-iphone-users-need-to-do-right-now/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO TO SURVEILLANCE REPORT 01:30 HIGHLIGHT STORY: IOS EXPLOITS 08:02 GOOGLE SIDELOADING ADVANCED FLOW 19:26 INSTAGRAM REMOVING E2EE 22:26 OS AGE VERIFICATION 28:44 EU CHAT CONTROL 31:00 DEFENSE BULLETIN 📰 ABOUT SURVEILLANCE REPORT Your essential weekly tech news podcast covering the latest threats to security, privacy, and digital freedom. Hosted by Henry Fisher from Techlore, delivering deep analysis to help you reclaim control and defend your rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| The Law That Protects Your Online Speech Is Under Attack | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:41:32 | |
This week's Surveillance Report covers the internet's free speech protections under attack as a US Senator moves to repeal Section 230. Plus: ransomware attacks escalate with React2Shell exploitation, India orders government access to encrypted messaging, AI "superintelligence" fear is being used to justify actual corporate manipulation happening right now, and Apple still refuses to comply with EU law. Support Techlore: https://techlore.tech/support Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Surveillance Report 00:40 Highlight Story: Section 230 Under Attack 09:00 React2Shell Updates 10:58 More Surveillance Attempts in India 16:38 Our Sponsor: EasyOptOuts! 18:12 AI Hype Explained 26:38 Apple is Breaking EU Law 27:16 Global Attacks on Privacy Compilation 31:44 The Defense Bulletin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: The Mess of Private Cloud Options | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:25:02 | |
Q&A194: What realtime file-sync options do we prefer? How do we navigate elitism in the privacy space? Would we ever sell merch? Do we ever disagree on privacy topics? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Private Cloud Storage 08:27 Avoiding Elitism 15:25 Merch When? 19:45 Privacy Disagreements Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Are You Vulnerable To This New Yubikey Attack? | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:20:46 | |
Episode 194: Yubikey vulnerability, escalating sextortion scams, Clearview fine, Bitwarden iOS overhaul, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Support Us! 01:23 Highlight Story (Yubikey vulnerability) 09:33 Data Breaches 11:35 Companies 13:01 Politics 15:42 FOSS 17:38 Misfits 19:07 Support Us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: The Best Browser Extensions | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:15:09 | |
Q&A193: What are our recommendations for content-blockers and browser extensions? Why do people accept the lie of "anonymized" telemetry? Do we have any experience with privacy.com cards being blocked? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Content Blockers & Browser Extensions 04:49 The Myth of Anonymized Data 08:38 Issues Using Privacy.com Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Is This An Attack On Privacy? | 01 Sep 2024 | 00:30:18 | |
Episode 193: Telegram CEO arrested, Firefox privacy improvements, VPN restrictions in Brazil, and more! 🔐 Thank you to our sponsor JMP Chat! Use your private phone number on every device with JMP, visit their website to get started a learn more: https://jmp.chat/ Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Sponsor: JMP.Chat 01:36 Highlight Story (Durov's Arrest) 11:56 Data Breaches 14:01 Politics 20:31 FOSS 26:13 Misfits 28:01 Sponsor: JMP.Chat Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Does Global Privacy Control ACTUALLY Work? | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:14:35 | |
Q&A192: Is GPC actually effective, or is it just another DNT? Should you migrate off of Google Sites? What's the best workflow for degoogled Androids? And is phone location privacy a non-starter? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Should You Enable GPC? 05:00 Best Workflows When You Need Two OS's 07:49 The Ethics of Using Google Sites 11:00 Phone Location Privacy Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| 3.2 Million WhatsApp Profiles EXPOSED! | 25 Aug 2024 | 00:15:20 | |
Episode 192: A massive WhatsApp scrape, Windows breaks Linux dual-boot, X (and VPNs on the App Store) pull out of Brazil, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Support us! 00:45 Episode 200 PSA 01:00 Highlight Story (WhatsApp Scrape) 04:23 Data Breaches 07:12 Companies 10:24 Politics 11:59 FOSS 13:13 Misfits 14:23 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: The Email Tracking Protection Episode | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:07:13 | |
Q&A191: How do we protect against e-mail tracking in non-private providers and how do we handle tracking links embedded in emails? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Protecting Against Email Tracking 03:32 Unmasking Tracking Links in Emails Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Did YOUR SSN Get Stolen In This MASSIVE Breach? | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:26:11 | |
Episode 191: the data breach that leaked nearly every SSN, a vulnerable app that exposed nearly every Pixel device, exciting updates from Proton & SimpleX (separately), and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Support us! 01:15 Highlight Story (National Public Data breach) 07:44 Data Breaches 08:39 Companies 11:21 Research 15:19 Politics 20:22 FOSS 23:08 Misfits 26:17 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: What Search Engine(s) Do We Use? | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:20:16 | |
Q&A190: What search engines do we use? More of our thoughts on the latest data removal service research, stopping leaky cars, private stock brockerage platforms, how we learn new technical information, and Apple Music alternatives. Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:28 What Search Engines Do We Use? 01:36 More Thoughts on People Search Research 05:21 Silencing Vehicle Data Sharing 07:53 Privacy Respecting Stonks Platforms 10:42 How Do We Learn Technical Things? 13:50 Apple Music alternatives Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Are Data Removal Services A Scam After All?! | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:27:33 | |
Episode 190: Hard (and disappointing) facts on data removal services, tons of DEF CON research, Signal blocked in Russia, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Support us! 01:16 Highlight Story (Data Removal Research) 10:24 Data Breaches 12:02 Companies 15:30 Research 21:01 Politics 23:00 FOSS 24:10 Misfits 26:17 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Your Age Is Now Required: Australia's Social Media Ban Explained | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:36:30 | |
This week's Surveillance Report covers the dangerous reality that social media bans ARE age verification, India's push for even more invasive phone surveillance, a massive vulnerability actively exploited against major companies, the EU's new proposal to gut GDPR protections, Petco's escalating security disasters, border agents charging people for protecting their data, and more! Support Techlore: https://techlore.tech/support Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Surveillance Report 00:40 Highlight: Australia's Social Media Ban 08:06 Vulnerability Hitting Countless Sites 09:52 India's Surveillance Tech Continues 13:30 Support Techlore! 14:50 EU's Digital Omnibus 19:56 Petco's Data Breach(es) Saga 23:20 Man Arrested for Wiping Phone? 27:20 Defense Bulletin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: If We Could Fund Any Project, It Would Be... | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:20:33 | |
Q&A189: If we could donate $50m to any privacy org, who would we pick and why? Could existing IP laws be repurposed as consumer privacy laws? How can you see where all that Windows telemtry is going? Is there a way to reduce data collection in WhatsApp? With LocalMonero gone, how do we feel about Haveno? Does the new Apple Intelligence make iPhones better or worse for privacy? How do we feel about the UP Phone? Plus a bonus topic.. Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 PSA 00:43 Ideal Privacy Donation 03:52 Applying IP Laws to Consumer Privacy 05:31 What is Windows Up To? 08:13 Making WhatsApp Less Leaky 10:30 Thoughts on Haveno 12:15 Apple Intelligence & iOS Recommendations 13:42 Thoughts on the UP Phone 16:20 Bonus Topic: Privacy & Public Figures Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Dating Apps Can Give Stalkers Your EXACT LOCATION! | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:19:44 | |
Episode 189: Dating apps could reveal your exact location to stalkers, Authy Desktop is no more, DuckDuckGo gets banned in Indonesia, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Support us! 01:55 Highlight Story (Dating Apps) 05:38 Data Breaches 09:28 Companies 10:13 Research 11:17 Politics 15:33 FOSS 16:01 Misfits 18:07 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Cookies? Ad-Tech? Google Says Both! | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:25:03 | |
Episode 188: Google’s decided to track you in two ways now, Twitter is autosubmitting your data to AI unless you opt out which we'll share how to do, US courts are preventing people at the border from peeking into your phone without a warrant in a massive win, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Support us! 01:10 Highlight Story 03:32 Data Breaches 09:02 Companies 10:58 Research 14:40 Politics 17:22 FOSS 21:30 Misfits 23:36 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Would We Move Countries For Better Privacy? | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:18:20 | |
Q&A187: Are there any privacy/security laws that would make us consider emigration, our opinions on a bunch of other privacy tools, and why Nate doesn't keep email on his phone. Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 PSA 00:20 Introduction 00:48 Would We Ever Become Expats Over Privacy Legislation? 03:55 Why Doesn't Nate Keep Email On His Phone? 05:15 Thoughts on the FUTO Keyboard? 08:16 Lightning Round: Initial Thoughts on Various Tools Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| THESE Are The Phones Cellebrite Can Hack! | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:22:00 | |
Episode 187: Some insight into Cellebrite, Gemini AI might be scraping your private files, Proton's first venture into AI, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Support us! 00:49 PSA 02:01 Highlight Story (Cellebrite) 07:35 Data Breaches 11:48 Companies 14:05 Research 15:19 Politics 16:03 FOSS 19:34 Misfits 20:41 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: User Accounts vs Shelter? | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:08:06 | |
Q&A186: This week we had only one question, what are our thoughts on user accounts vs apps like Shelter? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| All AT&T Customer Records EXPOSED?! | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:23:14 | |
Episode 186: The latest massive AT&T data breach, Google's good week, Signal drama, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Support us! 00:59 Highlight Story (AT&T Breach) 08:38 Data Breaches 12:51 Companies 15:13 Politics 16:35 FOSS 22:06 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Should People Be Worried About Metadata? | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:15:19 | |
Q&A185: Why don't people care more about metdata? How dangerous are app plug-ins? How do we approach IRL privacy conversations? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Why don't people care about metadata? 05:51 How dangerous are plug-ins? 10:04 How do we approach privacy conversations in person? Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Another Leap For The Proton Suite! | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:26:17 | |
Episode 185: Proton Drive now allows collaborative Docs editing, Big Tech platforms are changing their Privacy Policies to allow AI training with user data, Discord is experimenting with end-to-end encryption, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Support us! 01:33 Highlight Story (Proton Docs) 05:30 Data Breaches 09:30 Companies 15:57 Research 17:46 Politics 21:47 FOSS 22:37 Misfits 25:08 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: How Do We Know We Can Trust FOSS? | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:16:23 | |
Q&A184: How can we trust FOSS? Are there any apps you shouldn't trust with FOSS? What are our privacy & security thoughts on biohacking? How do we approach uncertainy in threat modeling? How do ISPS collect data? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Trusting FOSS 03:48 Not Trusting FOSS 05:49 Thoughts on Biohacking 08:20 Futureproofing Threat Models 12:43 HTTPS, DNS, and ISP Data Collection Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| How India's Unremovable App Mandate Failed Within Days | 04 Dec 2025 | 00:42:03 | |
This week's Surveillance Report covers India’s attempt to mandate a potentially invasive app on everyone’s phone, Chat Control updates in the EU with concerns still evolving, half of US states now being age verified, more AI Slop, butt to cloud encryption, and more! Correction: One of you caught my mistake! The poopinator device is $600 *with* a monthly subscription. Sorry about that! 🔎 EasyOptOuts is the easy, affordable, and effective way to automatically remove your data from people search sites: https://easyoptouts.com. Thanks to the EasyOptOuts team for sponsoring Surveillance Report! Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Surveillance Report 00:41 Highlight: India's Invasive App 08:28 Some Quick Announcements 09:50 Chat Control Updates 14:19 USA Age Verification 19:44 Our Sponsor: Easy Opt Outs! 21:04 AI Slop Continues 25:48 Butt To Cloud (B2C) 32:38 Defense Bulletin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Microsoft Clamps Down On Local Accounts? | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:27:59 | |
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! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Support us! 01:22 Highlight Story (Microsoft Accounts) 05:52 Data Breaches 12:22 Companies 20:20 Politics 23:01 FOSS 24:03 Misfits 26:53 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Does RCS Make SMS Worthwhile? | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:09:58 | |
Q&A183: Does the rise of RCS change our opinions on SMS? Aside from data removal and package managers, what are some helpful automations? What's the best workflow for VPN split tunneling? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Is SMS Still Insecure? 02:57 Underrated Automations 05:57 Getting the Most Out of VPN Split Tunneling Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Is Chat Control Really Dead? | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:24:08 | |
Episode 183: Chat Control defeated (for now), the US bans Kaspersky, Proton is becoming a non-profit, Mozilla acquires an ad company, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Support us! 02:09 Highlight Story (Chat Control) 06:02 Data Breaches 10:28 Companies 12:43 Politics 16:16 FOSS 20:54 Misfits 22:08 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: When Do Email Aliases Make Sense? | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:13:56 | |
Q&A182: When should and shouldn't you use email aliases? What are the risks with wireless signals like Bluetooth and RFID? What are the best privacy-protecting streaming solutions? Is there any hope left for printer privacy? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:38 To Use or Not to Use: Email Aliasing 04:18 Wireless Risks 07:46 Streaming with a Raspberry Pi 10:48 Printer Purchase Considerations Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| This Crippling Hospital Cyberattack Was AVOIDABLE! | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:28:18 | |
Episode 182: The crippling London Hospital cyberattack was avoidable, the latest privacy & security news from Apple's WWDC event, Microsoft delays their controversial new Recall feature, Mozilla censors web extensions in Russia, AI trained on photos of kids, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Support us! 01:33 Highlight Story (London Hospital Cyberattack) 06:12 Data Breaches 10:48 Companies 17:13 Research 18:46 Politics 21:56 FOSS 24:07 Misfits 26:40 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Can You Still Have Privacy As A Public Figure? | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:22:30 | |
Q&A181: How can you protect your privacy while still being a public figure? Do privacy considerations differ if you're a non-citizen in the country? Are there any risks to using Dual WANs with VPNs? Is "blending in" with online traffic really a thing? What's the best way to do offsite backups? Does Henry have thoughts on Cirkul water? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Protecting Your Privacy As a Public Figure 03:35 Henry's Thoughts on Cirkul Water 07:14 Advice for Non-citizens 11:23 Thoughts on Dual WAN 12:28 Thoughts on "Standing Out" & "Blending In" 16:38 Favorite Options for Offsite Backup Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| THIS K-Pop Band Wants to Sue Their Haters! | 10 Jun 2024 | 00:29:17 | |
Episode 181: A K-Pop band wants Google to unmask a troll, Apple is releasing a standalone password manager app, Windows Recall has already been hacked (and improved), and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Support us! 01:33 Highlight Story (K-Pop Court Order) 05:00 Data Breaches 12:07 Companies 19:41 Research 23:08 Politics 24:11 FOSS 25:48 Misfits 27:57 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: When Automatic Updates Go Wrong | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:14:31 | |
Q&A180: What are our thoughts on automatic updates when those same updates cause issues? Can deepfake technology have positive uses for privacy and disinformation? How would we ensure as privacy as possible using a Quest headset? What are some of our favorite YouTube channels? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:26 When Automatic Updates Go Wrong 04:33 Favorite YouTube Channels 06:34 Can Deepfakes Be Used To Benefit Privacy? 10:32 Quest, DNS, and Privacy Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| PayPal's New Ad Network Uses Your Data?! | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:18:41 | |
Episode 180: PayPal is launching a new ad service fed from existing user data, Raivo's latest update nukes your 2FA seeds, "The Largest Botnet Ever," and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Support us! 00:56 Highlight Story (PayPal Ad Network) 03:09 Data Breaches 06:35 Companies 09:11 Politics 12:17 FOSS 12:51 Misfits 17:30 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Is Antivirus Still Necessary? | 30 May 2024 | 00:13:34 | |
Q&A170: How do we vet antivirus? What are our thoughts on Silent Donor? How do we tackle paywalled sources? Do we have an opinion of Garmin Pay? What about Efani? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Antivirus Resources 04:16 Thoughts on Silent Donor 05:06 Bypassing Paywalls 08:57 Garmin Pay Privacy 10:13 Is Efani Worth It? TNO blog post about bypassing paywalls: https://blog.thenewoil.org/bypassing-most-but-not-all-paywalls All Things Secured's Efani review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGAkjG1o968 Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Microsoft's Rare Confession: Windows AI Could Leak Your Data | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:35:55 | |
This week's Surveillance Report covers Microsoft's AI Disaster getting worse on multiple levels as well as Google's AI, Malware is stealing E2EE messages from people all around the world, and updates to Chat Control & other EU regulations, and more! Support Techlore: https://techlore.tech/support Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Surveillance Report 245 00:29 WhatsApp's Phone Number 'Leak' 06:08 Surveillance Report Back @ Techlore Announcement 08:01 Google's Attacks on Android Freedom 12:48 EU Saga Part 1: Chat Control 15:56 EU Saga Part 2: Digital Omnibus 20:22 Our Sponsor: EasyOptOuts! 21:50 EU Saga Part 3: Cookies Finally Crumble! 23:28 WhatsApp Interoperability Now Live 26:26 USA's VPN Ban 29:48 Cloudflare Outage 30:50 Data Breaches & Service Updates 34:18 Our Sponsor: EasyOptOuts! 34:56 Final Words! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| This New Windows Feature is SPYWARE! | 27 May 2024 | 00:36:33 | |
Episode 179: Microsoft's new invasive AI "feature" for Windows 11, how Apple & Google track your wifi router, an update to the iOS photo story, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Support us! 01:10 Highlight Story (Windows Recall) 07:38 Data Breaches 16:09 Companies 22:38 Research 26:54 Politics 29:20 FOSS 31:05 Misfits 34:51 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Where Do We Buy Monero Now? | 22 May 2024 | 00:16:34 | |
Q&A178: What's the best way to buy Monero now that LocalMonero is shutting down? What do we think of YouTube alternative Nebula? Do we have any recommendations for Linux & Windows backup software? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684?view=expanded** Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:30 How to Get Monero 03:13 Our Thoughts on Nebula 08:44 FOSS cross-platform backup software Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ #privacy #security #news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Is This PROOF Apple Isn't Deleting Photos?! | 19 May 2024 | 00:29:20 | |
Episode 178: Deleted photos are suddenly reappearing on iOS 17.5, police can track Bluetooth and RFID in moving vehicles, the privacy & security news from Google IO, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Support us! 01:04 Highlight Story (iOS Photos) 10:53 Data Breaches 14:56 Companies 19:13 Research 20:20 Politics 24:51 FOSS 26:25 Misfits 28:09 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Can You Truly Control Your Phone Number? | 15 May 2024 | 00:12:38 | |
Q&A177: How can you ensure maximum ownership of a phone number? Can Qubes be used with a livestreaming setup? What's the most privacy-friendly way to watch short-form content? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684 Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Controlling Your Phone Number 04:00 Using Production Tools in Qubes 09:37 The Best Way To Watch Short Form Content Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Introducing: The Future of VPN Privacy | 13 May 2024 | 00:33:27 | |
Episode 177: MullvadVPN defends against future AI threats, Stack Overflow will sell user content to OpenAI (and suppress dissent along the way), another court order to Proton for user data, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Support us! 01:12 Highlight Story (Mullvad VPN improvement) 06:17 Data Breaches 09:58 Companies 13:49 Research 17:50 Politics 22:19 FOSS 29:41 Misfits 32:16 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Does Your Browser Matter On Windows? | 08 May 2024 | 00:17:12 | |
Q&A176: Does it make sense to stick with Edge on Windows? Are there any third-party Android dialers with voicemail? Where do you find your legal options for data-related requests? Are there any options for a privacy-respecting security camera solution? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684 Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Sources: https://sr.url.lol/sources 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Why Not Use Edge On Windows? 05:06 Voicemail in Third-Party Android Dialers 06:51 Legal Recourse for Data Requests 10:59 Private Security Camera Options Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Android VPNs Are Leaky (Again)! | 06 May 2024 | 00:27:15 | |
Episode 176: DNS leaks on Android VPN apps, the UK has banned bad default IoT passwords, a new FOSS authenticator, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Support us! 01:22 Highlight Story (Android VPN DNS Leaks) 07:31 Data Breaches 14:21 Companies 16:55 Research 17:45 Politics 23:51 FOSS 26:00 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Should You Use Portmaster or NextDNS? | 01 May 2024 | 00:15:47 | |
Q&A175: Would we recommend Portmaster or NextDNS? Dominos or Papa John's pizza? What are our thoughts on Windows package managers? What are the considerations for third-party Android keyboards? Do we have a favorite Studio Ghibli movie? How do we measure our progress in our privacy journeys and stay on track? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collection/415684 Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Sources: https://sr.url.lol/sources 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Portmaster vs NextDNS 03:02 Dominos vs Papa John's 05:12 Package Managers on Windows 07:15 Stock vs Third Party Android Keyboards 09:47 Favorite Studio Ghibli films 11:25 Privacy Check-ins & Reviews Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Proton Just Got Even Better! | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:38:40 | |
Episode 175: A host of new updates from Proton, unsettling research into dating app privacy, weaponization of deepfakes in a school, bad news about stock Android keyboards, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Support us! 01:03 Highlight Story (Proton updates) 06:06 Data Breaches 10:24 Companies 17:37 Research 26:28 Politics 30:25 FOSS 34:48 Misfits 37:53 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Q&A: Can You Use Company Devices Privately? | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:14:36 | |
Q&A174: How can you achieve privacy on company devices? How do we handle high-privilege risks like Intel ME and AMD PSP? What are our thoughts on the new Fairbuds? Are there any privacy-friendly speech synthesis software for Windows? Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/q-can-you-use-103001806 Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Sources: https://sr.url.lol/sources 00:00 Introduction 00:27 PSA 00:58 Privacy & Company-Issued Devices 05:06 ME, PSP, & Other High-Privilege Risks 10:12 Our Thoughts on the Fairbuds 11:54 Privacy-Friendly Speech Synthesis Software for Windows Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| WhatsApp Leaked 3.5 BILLION Numbers | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:36:28 | |
Episode 245: This week's Surveillance Report covers WhatsApp's massive phone number enumeration flaw that exposed 3.5 billion users' data through poor rate limiting - potentially the largest data exposure in history. I also examine Google's new Android sideloading restrictions threatening open app distribution, the EU's concerning Digital Omnibus proposal that could significantly weaken GDPR protections, and disturbing attempts in Wisconsin and Michigan to ban VPN usage under the guise of age verification. 🔎 EasyOptOuts is the easy, affordable, and effective way to automatically remove your data from people search sites: https://easyoptouts.com. Thanks to the EasyOptOuts team for sponsoring Surveillance Report! Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Surveillance Report 245 00:29 WhatsApp's Phone Number 'Leak' 06:08 Surveillance Report Back @ Techlore Announcement 08:01 Google's Attacks on Android Freedom 12:48 EU Saga Part 1: Chat Control 15:56 EU Saga Part 2: Digital Omnibus 20:22 Our Sponsor: EasyOptOuts! 21:50 EU Saga Part 3: Cookies Finally Crumble! 23:28 WhatsApp Interoperability Now Live 26:26 USA's VPN Ban 29:48 Cloudflare Outage 30:50 Data Breaches & Service Updates 34:18 Our Sponsor: EasyOptOuts! 34:56 Final Words! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Are Your Discord Messages For Public Sale? | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:47:46 | |
Episode 174: A new bot is selling your Discord content, DuckDuckGo has announced a new suite of privacy-protecting services, Proton & Standard Notes have joined forces, and more! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Support us! 01:14 PSA 02:33 Highlight Story (Discord bot) 10:05 Data Breaches 17:55 Companies 28:17 Research 32:56 Politics 41:49 FOSS 44:18 Misfits 46:27 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Is F-Droid Finally Safe? | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:25:46 | |
Q&A172: Is F-Droid safe to use yet? Where else do we get our news? How should one pick a data removal service? This and more! Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/is-f-droid-safe-102620011 Welcome to the Surveillance Report - featuring Techlore & The New Oil to keep you updated on the newest security & privacy news. ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepod 💛 Support us on Liberapay: https://liberapay.com/surveillancereport 🪙 Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Sources: https://sr.url.lol/sources 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Is F-Droid Trustworthy? 04:52 Additional News Recommendations 07:43 Favorite Bloons TD6 Monkey 08:48 Email Client Considerations 14:34 ISP Proxies 16:31 Picking a Data Removal Service 20:41 SSO Security Nate's News RSS Feed: https://drive.proton.me/urls/EZ1729FQP4#Tm3ZpAVjYv59 EFF Austin OAuth Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze30U9VIxjg Main Sites Surveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/ Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2 PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videos Techlore Website: https://techlore.tech The New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| How Facebook Used a VPN to Spy on Everyone | 13 Apr 2024 | 01:04:39 | |
Episode 173: Facebook shared your DMs with other companies, a Linux Backdoor, Chase wants to track your spending, some insane misfits, and a lot more from the last two+ weeks! Monero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQD Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Support Us! 00:50 PSA! 02:12 Highlight Story 08:56 Data Breaches 13:28 Companies 23:40 Research 26:14 Politics 40:48 FOSS 48:44 Misfits 1:03:28 Support us! Main Sites Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||