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 names. Finally, I touch on the Starbucks app and the benefits of using Tello for pre-paid SIM...

In today's show, I have a conversation with Lawrence Gentellio, 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 and secure your private data. Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod Support the show:...

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 search sites. This episode was recorded on February 16, 2024 Follow Ray on Twitter...

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. This episode was recorded on January 31st, 2024 Become a Patreon member to support the show: https://patreon.com/TheLockdown/ Follow TheLockdown on Twitter @privacypod In this week's episode:Using alias names with food appsMore on practical privacy vs the extremeMy motivations for privacy after my move...

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, including the challenges of identity verification during check-in, while I discuss smart, alternative...

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 also tackle the debate between biometric authentication and passcodes, taking our threat model...

In this week’s show, Ray Heffer says goodbye to Michael Bazzell's Privacy, Security, and OSINT show. Also, speculation continues about living in a faraday cage, 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. This episode was recorded on November 22nd, 2023 Follow me on Twitter @privacypod This week's episode: IntroductionNotable mention for Michael BazzellNew website and...

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. Zero Trust operates on the principle of "never trust, always verify," but what does this mean in...

Welcome to episode four of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast. This episode was recorded on November 6th, 2023 Follow me on Twitter @privacypod 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: The Lockdown by Ray Heffer "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph...

Welcome to episode three of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast. This episode was recorded on April 9th, 2023 Follow Ray on Twitter @rayheffer Intro music: The Lockdown by Ray Heffer Get GrapheneOS: https://grapheneos.org/ The case of Zachary McCoy: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/16/geofence-warrants-reverse-search-warrants-police-google Tracking Phones, Google Is a Dragnet for the...

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. This episode was recorded on March 19th, 2023 Follow Ray on Twitter @rayheffer Intro music: The Lockdown by Ray Heffer Recommended Password Managers: 1. https://keepassxc.org (Desktop) 2. https://www.keepassdx.com (Android only) 3. https://strongboxsafe.com (iOS only) 4. https://bitwarden.com...

This episode was recorded on March 10th 2023. Follow Ray on Twitter @rayheffer Intro music: The Lockdown by Ray Heffer Show Links: Stalkerware: https://www.theregister.com/2023/02/07/stalkerware_developer_fined/ IntelTechniques (List of People Search Sites): https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.html Not Sponsors: https://www.privacy.com/ https://mysudo.com/ https://www.namecheap.com/ This week's privacy tips: 1. Privacy check-up / opt-out from people search sites 2. Establish a Revocable...