Techlore Surveillance Report Signal's GENIUS Anti-Fecebook Campaign! - Surveillance Report 40
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May 10, 2021 Signal launches an eye-catching anti-Facebook ad campaign, exposing invasive ad targeting. The podcast dives into alarming data breaches, including Peloton revealing private user profiles and Amazon’s fake-review scandal. Also covered are Google's upcoming privacy measures and Tesla's bizarre zero-click Wi-Fi exploit. Plus, learn about potential privacy risks associated with Apple Watch's health sensors. The conversation heats up with discussions on targeted ads for teens and the troubling implications of IRS subpoenas on cryptocurrency data.
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Users Reject Cross‑App Tracking At Scale
- Apple's App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14.5 led to roughly 96% of US users denying cross‑app tracking.
- That strong opt-out rate signals broad user demand for tracking controls.
Protect Student Data By Limiting App Installs
- School apps routinely send student data to many third parties, increasing privacy risks.
- Students should avoid installing school apps on personal devices and use compartmentalized browsers or separate VMs when possible.
Update Cars And Limit Exposed Wi‑Fi
- A zero-click drone attack could spoof Wi‑Fi to force firmware updates on parked Teslas and control infotainment.
- Keep vehicle firmware updated and avoid leaving Wi‑Fi-enabled services exposed while parked.
