In this episode, I discuss the challenges facing privacy-focused payment solutions like Privacy.com, exploring alternatives and the troubling rise of KYC requirements across the industry. I dive deep into the Switzerland privacy crisis that’s forcing Proton to consider relocating their infrastructure, and what this means for encrypted email providers globally. I also cover the catastrophic security failure at Tea, a women’s safety app that exposed 72,000 images including government IDs through basic incompetence, leading to harassment campaigns on 4chan.
I wrap up with thoughts on vehicle tracking through DCM/Telematics modules, why buying older vehicles might be the better privacy-conscious choice, and how embracing the stoic lifestyle aligns with both privacy and my own philosophical principles.
In this week’s episode:
- Privacy.com troubles: Account freezes, limited alternatives, and the KYC nightmare
- Switzerland’s surveillance crisis: Why Proton is threatening to leave and relocating to Germany/Norway
- Email provider comparison: Proton vs Tutanota vs Atomic Mail, and understanding intelligence alliances
- Tea app breach: How 72,000 IDs and 1.1 million private messages ended up on 4chan
- Vehicle tracking: DCM modules, telematics, and why your car is spying on you
- Philosophy of privacy: Stoicism, minimalism, and why less is more
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- Marcus Aurelius
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What is The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security?
Welcome to The Lockdown. Privacy doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. The inability to attain extreme levels of privacy shouldn’t deter one from taking any protective measures at all. The show is hosted by Ray Heffer, an expert in the field of privacy and cybersecurity, with each episode touching on a range of topics such as data privacy, password management, and secure browsing habits. Tin-foil hats are optional!