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.
2025
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.
Sources
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj54eq4vejo
- https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/02/uks-demands-apple-break-encryption-emergency-us-all
- https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/12/fancy-new-terms-same-old-backdoors-encryption-debate-2019
- https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/02/https-www-amnesty-org-en-latest-news-2025-02-uk-encryption-order-threatens-global-privacy-rights/
Stop Confusing Privacy, Anonymity, and Security
Are you mixing up privacy, security, and anonymity? Don't worry, it's more common than you might think! In this week's video we break down each term, so you can make educated decisions on what privacy tools are best for you.
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Anonymity for Everyone: Why You Need Tor
Tor is an invaluable tool for bypassing censorship and browsing privately, in this week's video we dive into the details and explain how it works. Plus we cover some things you should avoid when using Tor to make sure you maintain your anonymity.
Sources
- Tor support documentation: https://support.torproject.org/
5 Easy Steps to Protect Yourself Online
Worried about hackers and data breaches? You're not alone. In this video we outline 5 simple yet crucial steps you can take today to dramatically improve your online security and protect your personal information.
Sources
- The biggest data breaches in 2024: https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/14/2024-in-data-breaches-1-billion-stolen-records-and-rising/
- Bitwarden Password Strength Tester: https://bitwarden.com/password-strength/
- Proton Pass Showcase video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YLxjvxHMYo
- Bitwarden Showcase video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w0sJlgKfWQ
- Google Incognito Lawsuit: https://apnews.com/article/google-incognito-mode-tracking-lawsuit-settlement-8b30c9397f678bc4c546ab84191f7a9d
- Google ad for GIMP was malicious: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-ad-for-gimporg-served-info-stealing-malware-via-lookalike-site/
- Cops were allowed to force a suspect to use thumbprint to unlock phone, says court: https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/19/thumbprint-to-unlock-phone-kaw/
It's time to stop using SMS, here's why!
Text messaging has been a staple of communication for decades, but it's time to move on. In this video, we'll explore why SMS is an outdated and insecure technology and discuss better alternatives.
Sources
- https://www.ivpn.net/blog/collection-of-user-data-by-isps-and-telecom-providers-and-sharing-with-third-parties
- https://www.t-mobile.com/privacy-center/education/analytics-reporting
- https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/03/t-mobile-will-tell-advertisers-how-you-use-the-web-starting-next-month/
- https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-402213A1.pdf
- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-05/united-states-allege-china-behind-salt-typhoon-telecoms-hack/104687712
- https://mashable.com/article/salt-typhoon-telcom-hack-explainer-us-china
- https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-408013A1.pdf
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/reddit-announces-security-breach-after-hackers-bypassed-staffs-2fa/
- https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/connectivity-for-good/mobile-for-development/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ProofofIdentity2019_WebSpreads.pdf (Page 12)
- https://www.gsma.com/solutions-and-impact/technologies/networks/rcs/
- https://www.gsma.com/newsroom/article/rcs-nowin-ios-a-new-chapter-for-mobile-messaging/