Techlore Surveillance Report Privacy & Security News (2 MONTHS GALORE) - Surveillance Report 22
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Oct 4, 2020 This week covers a whirlwind of privacy and security news. Instagram faces lawsuits for unauthorized camera use and retained messages. OnePlus gets attention for shipping unremovable Facebook services, while TikTok's ownership drama unfolds amid privacy concerns. Zoom's encryption claims are challenged in court, and Amazon's employee surveillance practices raise eyebrows. Furthermore, the episode discusses alarming data tactics by various agencies and the implications of a facial recognition breach at DHS. Plus, there's a highlight on Mozilla's struggles and Brave's growth!
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Don't Entrust DNA To Companies Lightly
- Think twice before giving DNA or other highly personal data to a company, since ownership can change.
- Henry (Techlore) warns that Ancestry's sale transferred millions of DNA records to a new private owner.
Pervasive Technical Vulnerabilities Persist
- Many common systems and devices expose users to novel attacks, from LTE weaknesses to browser fingerprinting.
- Henry (Techlore) summarizes research showing vulnerabilities across mobile, browser, IoT, and facial recognition systems.
Protect Your Location Data
- Minimize trusting third-party location-collection apps, since governments buy aggregated location data without warrants.
- Henry (Techlore) highlights CBP, IRS, and Secret Service purchases of app-derived location feeds.