010 - Alternatives to Authy, SANS OSINT Summit, and Selling your Soul to CLEAR
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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 cards. Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown This episode was recorded on March 14, 2024 In this week's episode:CLEAR Privacy and Selling SoulsAuthy discontinues the desktop app from March 19th, 2024Alternative MFA solutions using KeepassXC and KeepassDXStoring backup MFA codes in a Veracrypt containerMake sure you keep scanned copies of your credit cards and ID!Update on the SANS OSINT SummitAlternative to Mint Mobile with TelloUsing the Starbucks app privatelyCustom domain namesShow Links:CLEAR Security Breach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0I0BTtnMC4OSINT Combine Free Tools:  osintcombine.com/freetoolsWhatsmyname: https://whatsmyname.app/Tello:  https://tello.com/QR Scanner (PFA) by Secuso Research Group: https://secuso.aifb.kit.edu/english/QR_Scanner.phpSkull Games: https://skullgames.io/Trace Labs: https://www.tracelabs.org/Expired Domains: https://www.expireddomains.net/deleted-domains/"The right to be left alone is indeed the beginning of all freedom."- Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas
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