The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security

In this week's show, I discuss CLEAR's intrusive privacy policy and highlight alternatives to Authy using KeePass, with a privacy friendly solution for scanning QR codes. I also address the common mistakes people make when backing up their MFA codes. Additionally, I share some of the highlights from attending the SANS OSINT Summit in Washington, D.C., and explore various uses for custom domain nam...

In today's show, I have a conversation with Lawrence  Gentilello, the CEO and Founder of Optery, a personal data removal service. Lawrence shares his own experiences with identity theft and what motivated him to start Optery. We also discuss the future of privacy in the United States, Utah's new privacy law, the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), and the bare minimum you should be doing to protect...

In this weeks show I discuss some of the concerns of using TOR over a VPN, and take another look at data removal from people search sites, including a look at Mozilla Monitor, a new service for data removal from the makers of Firefox. I'll also discuss the importance of freezing your credit and putting the title of your home into a revocable living trust, prior to removing your records from people...

In this Friday Field Notes episode of The Lockdown, I share my experience with imposter syndrome, and compare practical privacy approaches with extreme measures, inspired by my move to the USA. Follow on Twitter (X) : @privacypod Support the show : https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown This episode was recorded on January 31, 2024 In this week's episode: Using alias names with food apps More on prac...

This week, I introduce Defensive OSINT, address privacy concerns while on the road, and examine the intricacies of alias usage and AI-based face morphing for photo alteration. Sharing insights from my recent travels, I highlight the need for vigilance and innovative strategies for maintaining privacy on the go. The episode explores the pros and cons of using alias names for hotel bookings, includi...

In this week's episode, it's time to wrap up 2023 with another look at Privacy.com, and my strategies for avoiding bank account lockout. I delve into the CIA Triad, breaking down its relevance to everyday privacy concerns. The episode also takes a practical turn with a guide on using FindMyDevice on GrapheneOS, and the FindMyDevice feature on the Garmin Instinct 2 watch for tracking lost phones. I...

In this week’s show, Ray Heffer gives a farewell to Michael Bazzell's Privacy, Security, and OSINT show. Also, speculation about living in a faraday cage continues, and the reasons Firefox is still better than Brave for privacy and security. Ray also talks about when privacy techniques go wrong, with his lockout from Privacy.com. Follow on Twitter (X) : @privacypod Support the show : https://www.p...

In this week’s FRIDAY FIELD NOTES, Ray Heffer discusses the Zero Trust security model, a framework that's revolutionizing how organizations protect their critical systems and data. Diving into the depths of cybersecurity, we clear up common myths and misinterpretations surrounding Zero Trust, illuminating its role as not just a defensive strategy but a comprehensive approach to modern threats. Zer...

Welcome to episode four of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast. Follow on Twitter (X) : @privacypod Support the show : https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown This episode was recorded on November 06, 2023 This week's episode: 1. I'm back! 2. Traveling to London and Los Angeles 3. A major privacy invasion for Jennifer Lawrence 4. The Psychology of social engineering Intro music:...

Welcome to episode three of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast. Follow on Twitter (X) : @privacypod Support the show : https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown This episode was recorded on April 09, 2023 This week's episode: 1. The case of Zachary McCoy 2. Why do all this? 3. The Apple Ecosystem 4. My experience with GrapheneOS Get GrapheneOS: https://grapheneos.org/ The case of...

Welcome to episode two of The Lockdown - Practical Privacy and Security podcast. In this episode I share the saga of the LastPass breach, and my thoughts on password managers and authenticator apps. Follow on Twitter (X) : @privacypod Support the show : https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown This episode was recorded on March 19, 2023 This week's episode: 1. The LastPass Breach 2. Password Managers:...

Follow on Twitter (X) : @privacypod Support the show : https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown This episode was recorded on March 10, 2023 Show Links: Stalkerware: https://www.theregister.com/2023/02/07/stalkerware_developer_fined/ IntelTechniques (List of People Search Sites): https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.html This week's privacy tips: 1. Privacy check-up / opt-out from people search sites 2....