Techlore Surveillance Report Amazon Now Has Its Dystopia! - Surveillance Report 26
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Dec 8, 2020 Discover the unsettling implications of Amazon Sidewalk, which opts users into a neighborhood IoT network. Explore Microsoft's controversial productivity tracking features that sparked a privacy backlash. Delve into Google's new RCS encryption, aiming for better communication security. Learn about major data breaches affecting health data in Brazil and driver's records in Texas. Plus, get the latest on Trezor's Tor integration and the push for better IoT security regulations in the US.
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IoT Side Channels Are Unexpectedly Powerful
- Many IoT devices present novel side channels, like LiDAR sensors repurposed as microphones, revealing unexpected privacy risks.
- Research shows IoT security is still a wild west; theoretical attacks often have high practical barriers but expose design flaws.
Use A Password Manager Now
- Use a password manager and avoid weak passwords; Henry recommends Bitwarden or KeePass.
- Consider the Bitwarden vs KeePass comparison Henry links to when choosing a manager.
Location Data Markets Circumvent Warrants
- Commercial location-data markets let agencies obtain movement data without warrants, sidestepping traditional legal oversight.
- The use of location from mainstream apps reveals how privacy law lags behind new data‑broker practices.