Surveillance Report

Techlore & The New Oil

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!

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Is F-Droid Finally Safe?

Is F-Droid Finally Safe?

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-102620011Welcome 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: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDSources: https://sr.url.lol/sources00:00 Introduction01:07 Is F-Droid Trustworthy?04:52 Additional News Recommendations07:43 Favorite Bloons TD6 Monkey08:48 Email Client Considerations14:34 ISP Proxies16:31 Picking a Data Removal Service20:41 SSO SecurityNate's News RSS Feed: https://drive.proton.me/urls/EZ1729FQP4#Tm3ZpAVjYv59EFF Austin OAuth Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze30U9VIxjgMain SitesSurveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videosTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is F-Droid Finally Safe?

Is F-Droid Finally Safe?

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-102620011Welcome 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: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDSources: https://sr.url.lol/sources00:00 Introduction01:07 Is F-Droid Trustworthy?04:52 Additional News Recommendations07:43 Favorite Bloons TD6 Monkey08:48 Email Client Considerations14:34 ISP Proxies16:31 Picking a Data Removal Service20:41 SSO SecurityNate's News RSS Feed: https://drive.proton.me/urls/EZ1729FQP4#Tm3ZpAVjYv59EFF Austin OAuth Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze30U9VIxjgMain SitesSurveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videosTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Facebook Used a VPN to Spy on Everyone

How Facebook Used a VPN to Spy on Everyone

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!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:18 Support Us!00:50 PSA!02:12 Highlight Story08:56 Data Breaches13:28 Companies23:40 Research26:14 Politics40:48 FOSS48:44 Misfits1:03:28 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where Did Glassdoor Get Your REAL NAME?!

Where Did Glassdoor Get Your REAL NAME?!

Glassdoor wants your real name, Meta takes one step closer to the Fediverse, several updates to stories from last week, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:20 Support us!01:00 PSA01:29 Highlight Story (Glassdoor)04:42 Data Breaches07:04 Companies09:45 Research17:31 Politics20:26 FOSS22:23 Misfits24:22 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Your Phone Number Leaked Online?

Is Your Phone Number Leaked Online?

Q&A171: How to see if your phone number is leaked online, live adaptations, cryptocurrency crackdowns, and favorite gaming console! Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/is-your-phone-100899518Welcome 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: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDSources: https://sr.url.lol/sources00:00 Introduction00:46 Tracking phone number breaches05:06 Live adaptations07:42 US cracking down on cryptocurrencies10:00 Our Favorite Gaming ConsolesMain SitesSurveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videosTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Car May Be Sending Data To Your Insurance...

Your Car May Be Sending Data To Your Insurance...

Your insurance rates could go up with car data collection, Apple allowing more mixed things in the EU, lots of great open source news, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:19 Support us!00:54 Highlight Story08:26 Data Breaches12:22 Companies19:22 Research21:44 Politics25:42 FOSS31:26 Misfits35:54 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iOS 17.4 is Getting an EU Overhaul!

iOS 17.4 is Getting an EU Overhaul!

iOS 17.4 has arrived, Linux at 4% market share, a mixed bag of political news, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:25 Support us!01:16 PSA02:37 Highlight Story (iOS 17.4)07:13 Data Breaches09:31 Companies11:13 Politics16:48 FOSS21:31 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USB Drives: Is There A Way To Use Them Safely?

USB Drives: Is There A Way To Use Them Safely?

Q&A169: Flash drive safety, most physical pain we've been in, RSS feed sources being difficult, email aliasing, and more! Join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sr170-patron-q-99908355Welcome 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: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDSources: https://sr.url.lol/sources00:00 Flash drive safety06:24 most physical pain we've been in10:10 RSS feed sources being difficult15:10 email aliasingMain SitesSurveillance Report: https://www.surveillancereport.tech/Odysee: https://odysee.com/@surveillancereport:2PeerTube: https://apertatube.net/c/surveillancereport/videosTechlore Website: https://techlore.techThe New Oil Website: https://thenewoil.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hackers Target Popular Doorbells: What You Need to Know

Hackers Target Popular Doorbells: What You Need to Know

Many popular video doorbells can be easily hacked, Tumblr & Wordpress join the data sale train, Nevada is assaulting encryption, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction01:04 Support us!01:30 Highlight Story05:18 Data Breaches09:18 Companies19:30 Research21:58 Politics33:04 FOSS36:52 Misfits39:24 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe New Oil Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hardware Security Tips: Effective Strategies Against Malware

Hardware Security Tips: Effective Strategies Against Malware

How we defend against hardware vulnerabilities, are you paying too much for a PO Box?, a question that accidentally got omitted last week, and more from SR168Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:25 Defending Against Hardware Vulnerabilities03:08 Our Favorite Movies07:39 Henry's Tempeh Adventures08:33 Nate's Musical Proficiency10:13 PO Box Pricing13:08 Favorite Pokemon This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reddit Sold You Out.

Reddit Sold You Out.

Reddit goes public, Signal finally has usernames, iMessage gets post-quantum encryption, Lockbit ransomware gets taken down, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 PSA00:36 Introduction00:59 Support us!01:34 Highlight Story (Reddit)05:22 Data Breaches06:11 Companies12:34 Research14:11 Politics18:26 FOSS24:10 Misfits29:27 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe 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 surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should You Use Your Bank's Mobile App?

Should You Use Your Bank's Mobile App?

Are banking mobile apps private/secure, custom ROMs for the Pixel Fold, longterm privacy expectations, DMV privacy, and more from SR167Q&A, join our next Q&A on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/surveillancepodSupport us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestamps00:00 Introduction00:22 Banking App security02:24 Custom ROMs on Pixel Fold03:12 Privacy & Security going forward07:48 Buying Movies Properly11:34 DMV Privacy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

India Moves to Ban This Email Provider—Here's Why.

India Moves to Ban This Email Provider—Here's Why.

India is trying to ban ProtonMail, Express VPN has been leaking DNS requests, Apple confirms they're breaking PWAs on purpose but are also adding virtual cards to Apple Pay, an EU court has ruled backdoors illegal, and more!Support us on PatreonSupport us on LiberapayMonero: 46iGe5D49rpgH4dde32rmyWifMjw5sHy7V2mD9sXGDJgSWmAwQvuAuoD9KcLFKYFsLGLpzXQs1eABRShm1RZRnSy6HgbhQDTimestampsSources00:00 Introduction00:28 Support us!01:30 Highlight Story (India Proton Mail)05:02 Data Breaches09:36 Companies22:00 Politics32:56 FOSS35:21 Misfits39:52 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe 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 surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can You Purchase Gift Cards Privately?

Can You Purchase Gift Cards Privately?

Buying gift cards privately from a third party vendor, private online payments, 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 Introduction00:31 Buying Third-Party Gift Cards03:57 Favorite Classical Composers08:03 Browser Appearance Preferences13:48 Private Online Payments16:44 Data Removal As A Benefit18:10 Apps & WiFi Networks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google, Don't Block Sideloading!

Google, Don't Block Sideloading!

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 us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe 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 surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How To Avoid Data Loss With Security Services

How To Avoid Data Loss With Security Services

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 to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surprise: Google's AI Will Read Your Messages!

Surprise: Google's AI Will Read Your Messages!

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 ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe 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 surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Dark Web Monitoring Services Worth It?

Are Dark Web Monitoring Services Worth It?

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 with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncovered: The Ad Network Spying on Billions of People

Uncovered: The Ad Network Spying on Billions of People

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 ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe 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 surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RCS vs SMS for Messaging Safely!

RCS vs SMS for Messaging Safely!

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 SquareX16:54 Bluetooth Keyboard Security This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Creepy Truth About Brightness: Are You Being Monitored? - SR163

The Creepy Truth About Brightness: Are You Being Monitored? - SR163

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 Sensor)06:33 Data Breaches08:50 Companies13:25 Research18:48 Politics20:52 FOSS24:34 Misfits27:28 Support us!Main SitesSurveillance ReportOdyseePeerTubeTechlore WebsiteThe 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 surveillancepod.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.