Techlore Surveillance Report
Techlore
Techlore Surveillance Report is your weekly deep-dive into the privacy and security news that matters for your digital freedom. Hosted by Henry Fisher, founder of Techlore and long-time digital rights educator, each episode cuts through the noise with carefully selected stories, context, analysis, and historical perspective.
Topics include: privacy tool updates and vulnerabilities, data breaches, surveillance technology and government overreach, Big Tech privacy policies, encryption standards, digital rights legislation, and corporate data accountability.
Whether you're just starting to take privacy seriously or you're a seasoned expert tracking the ecosystem, Surveillance Report delivers the weekly news you need. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and join the community at techlore.tech
Topics include: privacy tool updates and vulnerabilities, data breaches, surveillance technology and government overreach, Big Tech privacy policies, encryption standards, digital rights legislation, and corporate data accountability.
Whether you're just starting to take privacy seriously or you're a seasoned expert tracking the ecosystem, Surveillance Report delivers the weekly news you need. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe and join the community at techlore.tech
Episodes
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May 27, 2024 • 37min
This New Windows Feature is SPYWARE!
Discussing Microsoft's controversial new AI in Windows 11, Apple & Google wifi tracking, iOS photo update, and more. Controversies, data breaches, Tesla keyless entry hack, political battles, metadata privacy, and how to support the podcast.
7 snips
May 22, 2024 • 17min
Q&A: Where Do We Buy Monero Now?
This podcast covers where to buy Monero after LocalMonero closure, thoughts on Nebula as a YouTube alternative, and recommendations for Linux & Windows backup software.
May 19, 2024 • 29min
Is This PROOF Apple Isn't Deleting Photos?!
iOS 17.5 iPhones show reappearance of deleted photos, Bluetooth and RFID tracking by police in vehicles, Google IO privacy news. Apple's questionable photo deletion process, Visa's secure data sharing with retailers, and accusations of money laundering in cryptocurrency.
4 snips
May 15, 2024 • 13min
Q&A: Can You Truly Control Your Phone Number?
Exploring how to maximize ownership of phone numbers and the importance of diversifying communication methods. Discussing the use of Qubes for production tools and compartmentalizing operating systems. Also, exploring privacy strategies for watching short-form content, including using VPNs and alternative front ends for a more private viewing experience.
May 13, 2024 • 33min
Introducing: The Future of VPN Privacy
The podcast discusses how MullvadVPN defends against AI threats, Stack Overflow's user content sale to OpenAI, a court order to Proton for user data, and more. Topics also include data breaches, tech updates, privacy concerns, and identity protection advancements.
10 snips
May 8, 2024 • 17min
Q&A: Does Your Browser Matter On Windows?
Explore the privacy implications of using Edge on Windows, compare Android dialers for voicemail options, learn about legal options for data requests, and discover privacy-respecting security camera solutions in this engaging podcast discussion.
May 6, 2024 • 27min
Android VPNs Are Leaky (Again)!
Topics discussed include DNS leaks on Android VPN apps, UK banning bad default IoT passwords, a new FOSS authenticator, recent data breaches, a database leak in Utah, an extortion case in Finland, tech news roundup on healthcare breaches and AI in schools, new authenticator apps, and System D's Run Zero announcement.
5 snips
May 1, 2024 • 16min
Q&A: Should You Use Portmaster or NextDNS?
Debates on using Portmaster or NextDNS, Pizza preferences, Windows package managers, Third-party Android keyboards, Favorite Studio Ghibli movies, and measuring progress in privacy journeys
8 snips
Apr 28, 2024 • 39min
Proton Just Got Even Better!
Topics include Proton's security updates, dating app privacy concerns, weaponized deepfakes in schools, issues with stock Android keyboards, data breaches, tech companies, political updates, FOSS, and more!
Apr 25, 2024 • 15min
Q&A: Can You Use Company Devices Privately?
Topics include achieving privacy on company devices, handling high-privilege risks like Intel ME and AMD PSP, thoughts on the new Fairbuds, and privacy-friendly speech synthesis software for Windows.
