Techlore Surveillance Report Snapchat Is Indefinitely Storing "Disappearing" Snaps - Surveillance Report 51
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Aug 16, 2021 Discover the surprising truth about Snapchat’s disappearing snaps, which may not be so ephemeral after all! Learn about recent data breaches and the impact of ransomware on major companies. The podcast delves into encryption updates from Facebook and Instagram, revealing their ongoing privacy efforts. It also explores concerns surrounding Apple’s CSAM technology and the implications of surveillance in the work-from-home era. Finally, tune in for insights on emerging privacy risks in AI, along with Norton-Avast's merger effects.
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Limit Payment And Profile Exposure
- Use a card-masking service like Privacy.com or pay cash when possible to limit exposure from leaked credit-card dumps.
- Avoid entering optional personal details on retail profiles to reduce data leaked in breaches.
Student Found Sensitive School Files
- A student found a Google Drive file exposing sensitive district drafts, showing poor access management.
- The district added a third authentication factor after the incident to mitigate risk.
On-Device Scanning Could Spread
- Apple may extend its on-device CSAM-style scanning to third-party apps, raising broader surveillance risks.
- Apple claimed it won't comply with government push requests, but the podcast expresses skepticism.