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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security

Ray Heffer

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Frequency: 1 episode/32d. Total Eps: 19

Official Website: https://lockdown.media

Welcome to The Lockdown. Privacy doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. The inability to attain extreme levels of privacy shouldn’t deter one from taking any protective measures at all. The show is hosted by Ray Heffer, an expert in the field of privacy and cybersecurity, with each episode touching on a range of topics such as data privacy, password management, and secure browsing habits. Tin-foil hats are optional.

Follow the show on Twitter @privacypod

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07/11/2024
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https://strongboxsafe.com
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017 - Privacy During a Natural Disaster, Self-Hosting Nextcloud, Backblaze B2 & Restic, and Farewell Firefox

Friday, October 11, 2024 • Duration 56:25

In this episode, recorded on October 10, 2024, I dive into privacy and security during natural disasters, highlighting essential tools like iOS 18’s satellite messaging and Starlink for maintaining communication when traditional systems fail. Next I dive into self-hosting in depth, particularly focusing on Nextcloud for privacy-conscious file sync. The episode concludes with a detailed analysis of a critical vulnerability in Firefox and the merits of switching to LibreWolf for enhanced privacy and security.

In this week’s episode:

Privacy During Natural Disasters. Using of iOS 18’s satellite communication features for emergency contact, Starlink for off-grid internet access, and the importance of internet and Sudo phone numbers for safety without compromising privacy.
Bug out bags for emergency preparedness, the utility of Starlink and satellite phones for privacy in disaster zones.
Overview of the blog post on hosting Nextcloud, importance of cloud backups using Backblaze B2 and Restic, encrypting backups and maintaining data privacy within home networks.
Other Privacy Tools and Practices, including Blue Iris for managing surveillance cameras without internet access, use of Proxmox for virtual machines and running DNS servers with PiHole.
Analysis of the Firefox vulnerability (CVE 2024-9680), discussion on the benefits of LibreWolf as a more private alternative to Firefox.

Show Links:

Self-hosting Nextcloud - https://www.psysecure.com/self-hosting-nextlcoud
Starlink - https://www.starlink.com/
Backblaze B2 - https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-storage
Restic FAQ - https://restic.readthedocs.io/en/latest/faq.html
Nextcloud End-to-End Encryption - https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/latest/admin_manual/configuration_files/encryption_configuration.html
Firefox Users Fingerprinted via Cached Intermediate HTTPS Certificates - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/firefox-users-fingerprinted-via-cached-intermediate-https-certificates/
Certificate issue causing add-ons to be disabled or fail to install - https://discourse.mozilla.org/t/fixed-certificate-issue-causing-add-ons-to-be-disabled-or-fail-to-install/39047
Firefox CVE 2024-9680 - https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/security/advisories/mfsa2024-51/
LibreWolf - https://librewolf.net/

All warfare is based on deception.

- Sun Tzu

Podcast music: Recluse by Ray Heffer

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016 - Privacy Discussion with Tyler from EasyOptOuts

Episode 16

Friday, September 6, 2024 • Duration 01:06:58

In this episode, we have a special guest, Tyler Murphy, co-founder of EasyOptOuts, a data removal service focused on helping people remove their personal information from publicly accessible people search sites. Tyler discusses the inspiration behind EasyOptOuts, the challenges of maintaining privacy in a world of constant data breaches, and offers insights into data removal from various brokers. This conversation is packed with advice for anyone looking to regain control over their online privacy.

In this week’s episode:

Tyler shares how EasyOptOuts was founded, the challenges faced, and their mission to make data removal accessible.
Discussion on the widespread availability of personal data on people search sites and the complexities of removing it.
Insights into how EasyOptOuts automates data removal, and comparisons with manual removal processes.
The challenges posed by bot detection, CAPTCHAs, and deceptive removal processes that often require membership or payment.
The potential implications of data breaches, evolving bot detection, and the future of digital identity verification.
Tyler shares his own privacy techniques, including the use of VPNs, alias names, and minimizing data exposure online.
EasyOptOuts approach to scaling their service, future plans for business and family tiers, and their commitment to remaining a two-person operation.

Show Links:
EasyOptOuts - https://www.easyoptouts.com/

Imagine, then, this situation where we have the huge electronic intercommunication so that everybody is in touch with everybody else in such a way that it reveals their inmost thoughts, and there is no longer any individuality. No privacy. Everything you are, everything you think is revealed to everyone. - Alan Watts

Podcast music: Recluse by Ray Heffer

IMPOSTER SYNDROME | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Thursday, February 1, 2024 • Duration 20:45

In this Friday Field Notes episode of The Lockdown, I share my experience with imposter syndrome, and compare practical privacy approaches with extreme measures, inspired by my move to the USA.

Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown

This episode was recorded on January 31, 2024

In this week's episode:

Using alias names with food apps
More on practical privacy vs the extreme
My motivations for privacy after my move to the USA
Simplewall for Windows 10
Using Virtual Machines
Dual boot Windows for gaming vs productivity
Micro-segmentation strategies
Windows 10 LTSC for privacy?
I'm the Imposter!

Show Links:

qView Image Viewer: https://interversehq.com/qview
GPG4Win: https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html
Windows 10 LTSC: https://www.cdw.com/search/?key=Windows%20LTSC
Simplewall: https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall

"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."

-Oscar Wilde

Music: The Lockdown

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007 - Defensive OSINT, Privacy on the Road, More Aliases, and Face Morphing

Episode 7

Monday, January 29, 2024 • Duration 52:12

This week, I introduce Defensive OSINT, address privacy concerns while on the road, and examine the intricacies of alias usage and AI-based face morphing for photo alteration. Sharing insights from my recent travels, I highlight the need for vigilance and innovative strategies for maintaining privacy on the go. The episode explores the pros and cons of using alias names for hotel bookings, including the challenges of identity verification during check-in, while I discuss smart, alternative solutions for these scenarios. Join me as we navigate the complexities of preserving privacy in an era rife with survlleiance and data breaches, providing practical tips and advice for privacy-conscious travelers and digital citizens.

Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown

This episode was recorded on January 27, 2024

In This Week's Show:

Privacy on the road with hotels, VRBO rentals, and Uber
Why we do this, and the reasons behind our privacy lifestyle
A look at Defensive OSINT strategies
Face morphing our real photos for privacy
Location tracking on your phone
MySudo and pre-paid burner numbers
A surprise guest?

Show Links:

Black Portable Hotel Door Lock: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Security-Additional-Traveling-Apartment/dp/B0CFVS6NRN
Python Script for ThisPersonDoesNotExist: https://github.com/locksec/tpdne_py
Facemorph.me: https://facemorph.me
Upscayl: https://www.upscayl.org
File Optimizer: https://nikkhokkho.sourceforge.io/static.php?page=FileOptimizer

“Give me six lines written by the most honest man, and I will find something in them to hang him.” - Cardinal Richelieu

006 - When you Lose your Phone, Nextcloud, and Backups with Restic and Backblaze B2

Episode 6

Friday, January 5, 2024 • Duration 42:26

In this week's episode, it's time to wrap up 2023 with another look at Privacy.com, and my strategies for avoiding bank account lockout. I delve into the CIA Triad, breaking down its relevance to everyday privacy concerns. The episode also takes a practical turn with a guide on using FindMyDevice on GrapheneOS, and the FindMyDevice feature on the Garmin Instinct 2 watch for tracking lost phones.

I also tackle the debate between biometric authentication and passcodes, taking our threat model into consideration. For those interested in storage synchronization solutions, I discuss using Nextcloud for a variety of purposes, including photo backups, syncing Keepass, and markdown notes, highlighting its versatility for privacy.

Join me for an episode packed with valuable insights and tips for enhancing your digital privacy and security as we welcome in 2024!

Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown

This episode was recorded on January 03, 2024

In this week's episode:
1. Closing 2023 with Privacy.com
2. How the CIA Triad Relates to privacy
3. Tracking Lost Phones with FindMyDevice on GrapheneOS and a Garmin watch
4. Biometric authentication vs Passcodes
5. Using Nextcloud for photo backups, Keepass Sync, and taking notes in Markdown
6. Backups with Backblaze B2 and Restic

Show Links:
https://www.privacy.com
https://strongboxsafe.com
https://www.keepassdx.com
https://grapheneos.org
https://gitlab.com/Nulide/findmydevice
https://obsidian.mdRay Ban Meta News: Music: The Lockdown"" - Seneca

005 - Brave vs Firefox, and When Privacy Goes Wrong

Episode 5

Friday, November 24, 2023 • Duration 30:07

In this week’s show, Ray Heffer gives a farewell to Michael Bazzell's Privacy, Security, and OSINT show. Also, speculation about living in a faraday cage continues, and the reasons Firefox is still better than Brave for privacy and security. Ray also talks about when privacy techniques go wrong, with his lockout from Privacy.com.

Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown

This episode was recorded on November 22nd, 2023

This week's episode:

Introduction
Notable mention for Michael Bazzell
New website and Twitter account
Why I don't use Brave and the reasons Firefox is still the best option
When Privacy Techniques Go Wrong

Links mentioned in the show:
MITRE ATT&CK (Credentials from Web Browsers): https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1555/003/
MITRE ATT&CK (Password Managers): https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1555/005/
Tor Project Recommendations: https://support.torproject.org/tbb/tbb-9/
Brave (VPN Services) Issue: https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/issues/33726
Citi Virtual Credit Cards: https://www.cardbenefits.citi.com/Products/Virtual-Account-Numbers
Citi (True Name) Card: https://banking.citi.com/cbol/updatemyname/default.htmIronVest (Formerly Abine Blur): Wise Virtual Card (UK):

ZERO TRUST | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES

Season 1

Friday, November 10, 2023 • Duration 13:39

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ray Heffer discusses the Zero Trust security model, a framework that's revolutionizing how organizations protect their critical systems and data. Diving into the depths of cybersecurity, we clear up common myths and misinterpretations surrounding Zero Trust, illuminating its role as not just a defensive strategy but a comprehensive approach to modern threats.

Zero Trust operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify," but what does this mean in practice? Zero Trust doesn't just look outward; it recognizes that threats also come from the inside. By assuming that a breach is not just possible, but has already happened, Zero Trust strategies are uniquely positioned to mitigate damage by insiders, whether malicious or accidental.

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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown

This episode was recorded on November 09, 2023

This week's episode:

Introduction and Brill is living in a Faraday cage
How we got to Zero Trust by understadning the Cyber Kill Chain
The Principals of Zero Trust
Recommended Zero Trust Frameworks

NIST Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800-207): https://csrc.nist.gov/pubs/sp/800/207/final
CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model: https://www.cisa.gov/zero-trust-maturity-model
Cyber Kill Chain: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/cyber/cyber-kill-chain.html

Intro music: The Lockdown

"Security is always seen as too much until the day it is not enough." — William H. Webster

004 - The Psychology of Social Engineering

Episode 4

Monday, November 6, 2023 • Duration 20:15

Welcome to episode four of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast.

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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown

This episode was recorded on November 06, 2023

This week's episode:
1. I'm back!
2. Traveling to London and Los Angeles
3. A major privacy invasion for Jennifer Lawrence
4. The Psychology of social engineering

Intro music: The Lockdown

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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003 - The Invisible Net, and Why I use GrapheneOS

Episode 3

Monday, April 10, 2023 • Duration 25:49

Welcome to episode three of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast.

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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown

This episode was recorded on April 09, 2023

This week's episode:
1. The case of Zachary McCoy
2. Why do all this?
3. The Apple Ecosystem
4. My experience with GrapheneOS

Get GrapheneOS: https://grapheneos.org/

The case of Zachary McCoy:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/16/geofence-warrants-reverse-search-warrants-police-google

Tracking Phones, Google Is a Dragnet for the Police:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/13/us/google-location-tracking-police.html

Denmark frees 32 inmates over flaws in phone geo-location evidence:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/12/denmark-frees-32-inmates-over-flawed-geolocation-revelations

Intro music: The Lockdown

"The rights of one are as sacred as the rights of a million." - Eugene V. Debs

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002 - The Lastpass Breach and Recommended Password Managers

Episode 2

Monday, March 20, 2023 • Duration 43:18

Welcome to episode two of The Lockdown - Practical Privacy and Security podcast. In this episode I share the saga of the LastPass breach, and my thoughts on password managers and authenticator apps.
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown

This episode was recorded on March 19, 2023

This week's episode:
1. The LastPass Breach
2. Password Managers: Dashlane, 1Password, BitWarden, and KeePassXC
3. Authenticator Apps: Google Authenticator, Aegis, and Authy.

Recommended Password Managers:
1. https://keepassxc.org (Desktop)
2. https://www.keepassdx.com (Android only)
3. https://strongboxsafe.com (iOS only)
4. https://bitwarden.com (Top recommendation for cloud hosted)
5. https://1password.com (Ease of use, and great option for cloud hosted)
6. https://www.dashlane.com (Expensive, no desktop app)

Recommended Authenticator Apps:
1. https://authy.com
2. https://getaegis.app (Android only)

Get Yubikey:
https://www.yubico.com

Intro music: The Lockdown

"In the long run, we will have to rebuild the universe of the online world to have security first and ease of use second." - Moxie Marlinspike

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