Techlore Surveillance Report China Removes Bloggers' Anonymity - SR155
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Nov 6, 2023 China removes anonymity for bloggers with over 500,000 followers, raising concerns about privacy and whistleblowers. Other topics include Google discontinuing web DRM, Apple warning about state-sponsored iPhone attacks, FTC's breach reporting order, bans on WeChat and Kaspersky, Phylin's new features, Linux Mint 21.3 update, a murder case involving a fitness app, and YouTube cracking down on ad blockers. The episode concludes with reflections on ads, alternative ways to support content creators, and a call to support the podcast.
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Student Surveillance Produces False Flags
- School surveillance tools like GoGuardian flag benign educational content, generating false positives across millions of students.
- EFF says these products collect location and live screen views, enabling comprehensive student profiles and privacy invasions.
Ransom Pledge Needs International Follow-Through
- A US-led coalition pledge aims to reduce ransomware by discouraging ransom payments across many nations.
- The pledge's effectiveness depends on which members adopt it and how compliance will be enforced.
Prepare For Mandatory Breach Reporting
- Non-bank financial firms must report breaches to the FTC within 30 days through its online portal starting April 2024.
- Prepare incident details in advance: contacts, affected customers, data types, exposure dates, and law enforcement disclosure guidance.