Governments Attack Free Speech, Apple Releases MTE, Chat Control is Still Around
This Week in Privacy #19
Jordan Warne
What is Browser Fingerprinting? (Interview with Rui Hildt)
Every day when you browse the internet, you share identifiable information about your device and browser that companies use to target you with advertising and track your activity across the web.
Privacy is Power. And You're Giving Yours Away.
Privacy isn't about hiding secrets - it's about power. In this video, we explain why thinking you "have nothing to hide" is a dangerous misconception, especially in our ever-connected digital age. Taking back your privacy is easier than you might think!
Age Verification is a Privacy Nightmare...
Age verification laws and propositions forcing platforms to restrict content accessed by children and teens have been multiplying in recent years. The problem is, implementing such measures necessarily requires identifying each user accessing this content, one way or another.
Secureblue: Is This the Most Secure Linux Distro?
Today, we’re exploring Secureblue, a project aimed at addressing security concerns in traditional Linux distributions by significantly hardening existing components and systems.
How the NSA Tried to Backdoor Every Phone
Imagine a world where every conversation you had, every message you sent, every piece of data on your phone, was an open book to the government. In 1993, the NSA tried to do just that by inserting a tiny chip into everyone's phone.
Compartmentalize Your Life (and Your Privacy)
In a world where everything is highly interconnected, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Compartmentalization can be a good strategy and important privacy technique: Intentionally separating different parts of your life can help you manage stress, keep your data secure, and stay private online.
Recall Is Back, But You Still Shouldn’t Use It
Microsoft is rolling out its controversial Recall feature to Windows users with Copilot+ PCs. However, there are still many privacy and security concerns that remain, even after its reworking.
When Code Became a Weapon
During the Cold War, the US government tried to stop the export of strong cryptography.
Think Privacy Is Dead? You're Wrong.
Privacy isn’t dead, in fact it’s growing. In this video, we explore common arguments against protecting your privacy and why they're not only wrong but dangerous.
Is Your Data Really Safe? Understanding Encryption
Encryption is a cornerstone of security on the modern internet, in this video we dive deep into how it works and explain why it's so important. This is especially crucial as many governments around the world are pushing to ban encryption and breach our fundamental right to privacy.