Techlore Surveillance Report Windscribe VPN Servers Seized?! - Surveillance Report 49
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Aug 1, 2021 The podcast dives into the seizure of Windscribe's VPN servers in Ukraine and the implications of outdated settings. Recent data breaches are recapped, including concerning incidents from the Tokyo Olympics. New research highlights vulnerabilities in cryptographic libraries and the dangers of insecure tutorials. The conversation touches on the Pegasus spyware leaks, Apple's urgent security patch, and the growing concerns over Amazon's surveillance. Additionally, a mischievous segment reveals a password slip and an airdrop prank, highlighting the tech world's quirks.
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VPN Trust Depends On Upkeep
- Windscribe's seized Ukrainian servers used outdated OpenVPN settings from 2018 that allowed authorities to decrypt data.
- Windscribe patched quickly and admitted the mistake, but the incident shows VPN trust requires scrutiny.
Vet VPNs And Their Maintenance
- Do treat VPNs as tools that require careful vetting and ongoing maintenance by providers.
- Avoid assuming a VPN guarantees privacy without knowing their security practices and patching history.
Vulnerabilities May Span Multiple VPNs
- The Windscribe CEO exposed that multiple VPNs used similar vulnerable certificates, potentially affecting other providers.
- iVPN was singled out as an example of doing things correctly amid the mess.