Techlore Surveillance Report Australia continues its dark journey into dystopia - Surveillance Report 53
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Sep 7, 2021 The hosts dive into alarming recent data breaches, including ransomware attacks on airlines and school districts. They explore the implications of new privacy laws in Australia, as well as significant updates from tech giants like Apple and Google. Controversial practices, such as Facebook's biometric misuse and police sharing intelligence with corporations, raise eyebrows. The episode also highlights rising malware threats and privacy tools like EFF's new APK downloader, making it a compelling watch for anyone concerned about security and surveillance.
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Ransomware Groups Break Their Own Rules
- LockBit released Bangkok Airways data early, showing criminals may not follow negotiation norms.
- Henry and Nathan note leaked data release behavior increases immediate exposure risk.
Avoid Modded WhatsApp Apps
- Avoid unofficial WhatsApp mods like FM WhatsApp because embedded ad libraries can deliver malware.
- Use privacy-friendly alternatives and ditch WhatsApp where possible.
Danger Of Permissive Defaults
- Default settings often expose users; Palantir granted overly permissive access by default.
- Henry Fisher emphasizes auditing defaults as a critical security habit.
