How Private Are X's Encrypted DMs REALLY?

https://youtu.be/_0EiqiPuR4Q
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Little-Snitch:7

Our computers constantly talk to servers across the internet without us realizing, sharing information about our activities. Most of us don't even realize how many programs are silently connecting to the internet and sharing data. It usually happens without our explicit consent.

But we can block these connections. On Mac, you can use a program called Little Snitch.

In this video we look at the data is silently transmitted from our computer through things like telemetry, and show you how to use Little Snitch to regain control over the data leaving your computer.

00:00 Your Computer’s SECRET WHISPERS
01:39 Data Leaving Your Computer
04:02 Little Snitch Walkthrough
10:13 Bazzell’s Settings
10:35 A Note About Alerts and Rules
11:48 Conclusion

Using a reverse firewall like Little Snitch can be very revealing about how much data is silently being transmitted from our computer. Simply becoming aware of this can help us make better decisions with the tech we use.

Our suggestions come from privacy expert Michael Bazzell, and we highly recommend you check out his site: https://inteltechniques.com/blog/2021/08/18/macos-telemetry-update

Little Snitch can be found here: obdev.at
There is a similar product that apparently doesn't have the same granular functionality but is free called Lulu. I haven't tested it though, so you're on your own there!

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https://youtu.be/n_kTzu8NEyg
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Back-up-Photos-privately:7

Photos these days usually stay in digital form. Sometimes we back them up to the cloud for safekeeping: but who is getting access to your sensitive images when you do so?

In this video we look at the built-in photo backup options on iPhone and Android, and how private they really are. We also explore more private backup solutions, and how to set them up to happen automatically so that you never have to worry about losing your precious memories ever again.

There are some really simple solutions that don’t require any technical skill.

00:00 Who ELSE has access to your private photos
00:55 iPhone Default Backups
02:31 Android Default Backups
03:13 Graphene Default Backups
04:35 Proton Photos
05:42 Self Hosting Photo Backups
07:49 Synology
11:11 Nextcloud
13:09 Summary

Digital memories have become a central part of our lives. I’m really excited that you are treating them with the privacy they deserve.

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https://youtu.be/rOtMGJVp2MU
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/decentralized-storage:6

We put a lot of trust in cloud storage providers, presuming that they’ll keep our data safe. But what if they're hacked? Or their servers go down? Or what if they decide to just kick us out of our accounts, and we lose all our emails, files, contacts, photos...
There's another big problem with centralizing all our storage on a single platform: it turns out the whole world is doing it. Most of the world's data is stored by just 3 companies: Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

In this video we’re going to talk about how a handful of companies came to control most of the world’s data, how this could put our data in danger and make censorship easier, and we’ll explore the new world of decentralized storage, allowing control of the internet to be distributed back to individuals.

00:00  The BIG problem with Cloud Storage
02:11 The Move Towards Centralized Storage
04:13 Risks of Data Centralization
07:40 Decentralized Storage Options
10:27 The DJ and the War Crimes
11:44 Conclusion
13:19 WTF

We need to make sure that we are protecting our from loss and censorship. Decentralized storage allows us to return to the ideals of the early internet, that promised a connected world where information flows freely.

Special Thanks to Adam Rose and Matt Hamilton for lending their time and expertise!

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https://youtu.be/RyirQOCUUK8
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Calyx:7

Your phone is more than just a communication tool; it’s a powerful tracking device, and the SIM card inside is a key reason why.

I don’t actually have a SIM card in any of my phones, and in this video I’ll explain the reasons why.

I’ll also talk about alternative ways that you can still have connectivity on the go without a SIM in your phone, and I’ll dive into the downsides of not having a SIM in your phone.

00:00 Your Phone is a Tracking Tool
01:12 What is a SIM
01:44 Location Tracking
02:36 Covert Data Transmission
06:35 Split Tunneling
08:40 Internet-Only Phones
10:52 Mobile Hotpots
11:28 Benefits of Siloing SIM on a Separate Device
14:28 Calyx Hotspots
16:33 Downsides
18:36 Support the Calyx Institute
20:30 Summary

Having a SIM card in your phone has a lot of privacy downsides. But not having a SIM in your phone definitely has tradeoffs. You’ll have to assess whether this is something that’s right for your life.

Special Thanks to Nick Merrill and David Allan Burgess for lending their time and expertise!

You can learn more about Calyx here:
https://calyxinstitute.org/

Previous video in this phone privacy series, explaining how phones without a SIM also talk to cell towers, but why it's not as extensive: https://youtu.be/A9DPDE0FZeQ?si=3h5nYyKvV_p-Jngr

Thanks to the Mysk team for their important research
https://twitter.com/mysk_co

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https://youtu.be/eR7D6Fx0fTQ
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Privacy-in-the-Digital-Age:1

Many of us don't fully grasp the importance of privacy for a free society.

We allow total invasion of our privacy, making a bet that we and those in power will stay on good terms, so this data will never be used against us.

But as Snowden said, regimes come and go, social norms change, but that data is forever.

Privacy is not a tool for criminals, as many would have you believe. It's essential for regular people, to allow them to dissent, have independent thoughts, hold people accountable without fearing retribution.

In this video, we explore the crucial link between privacy and a free society, and why we must immediately fight to reclaim the narrative around privacy and surveillance.

00:00 Intro
00:33 Historical Losses of Privacy
01:40 Privacy Loss Happening Right Now
03:11 Why Protecting Privacy NOW is Essential
05:46 People Become Targets Everyday
06:51 Nefarious Truth About Data Collection
08:40 The Current False Narrative on Privacy
09:33 What’s at Stake?
10:12 What You Can Do Right Now
10:41 Conclusion

The erosion of privacy is not inevitable. But we must start to care, and stop normalizing surveillance.

This essay originally appeared in Dweb Digest:
https://ffdweb.org/digest/why-we-need-to-fight-for-our-privacy/

Learn more about the Filecoin Foundation's efforts to promote a more free internet here:
https://ffdweb.org/

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https://youtu.be/80gv6opFy3o
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Santa:e9f

The holidays are upon us, and it's time to ask some SERIOUS questions:
Why do we allow Santa to spy on us through the year to see if we're being good or bad?
Why do we allow him to dictate the behavior of our children??

In our final video of the year, we explore the history of Santa’s inter-generational ploy to extend his unnatural life through the collection of our data.
We also give you suggestions for how to protect your privacy this festive season!

00:00 What do we really know about Santa?
01:33 Santa’s Sinister Surveillance
02:56 Elf-Enabled Espionage Experts
03:38 Jolly Judgment Jurisdiction
04:20 Chimney Check Countermeasures
05:17 Final Message for the Year
05:46 A Special Holiday Treat

On behalf of the entire NBTV team, we would like to thank you for all of your support this year! And sorry we ruined Christmas 😂

Here's to an amazing 2024, filled will all the privacy and individual empowerment we could ever want! Happy holidays!

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https://youtu.be/A9DPDE0FZeQ
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/location-tracking:7

Our phones are complex devices that leak our location in countless ways.

We explain 3 essential settings for protecting your location data:
- Airplane Mode
- Location Services
- WiFi

We dive into how they work and try to demystify location tracking, hopefully leaving you with a better understanding of how to use these tools in your privacy toolbox.

00:00 Do you know how to stop location tracking?
02:28 Airplane Mode
07:58 Location Services
09:54 WiFi
12:10 Summary
12:39 BLE and Faraday Bags
13:10 Don't throw out your devices

Our phone can be both an ally and inadvertent foe in the modern digital landscape. There are many other settings you can toggle, depending on your apps and operating system, to help decrease how much location data you reveal, and we'll go through these in another video. This can all go a long way to helping you fortify your digital life.

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https://youtu.be/FDxv04k3Zg8
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/tech-innovation:6

How technology can help us carve out more freedom in our daily lives NOW.

00:00 Crypto as one of the most potent tools for freedom we've ever seen
9:05 Can crypto and traditional finance coexist?
15:35 Importance of Financial Privacy
16:50 CBDCs and the dystopian future
22:15 Importance of Privacy in a free society
24:28 Have the tables of power already turned given all these decentralized technologies?
30:27 How to we build a better future?
37:48 Q&A

Huge thank you to Atlas Network for hosting the panel, and Erik Voorhees, Jerry Brito, and Paul Brigner for their expertise.

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https://youtu.be/wg00QkcpOOM
https://odysee.com/Graphene-Deep-dive:5818aefbaa107d89bc66e1dd196bbb8c8ccbcb73

Your phone is your portal to the digital world, where all kinds of sensitive activity happens. It's important to make sure your phone isn't leaking all this information about you, and the operating system you use makes a huge difference. Android and iOS collect a huge amount of data from you, so in previous videos we've explained how to instal GrapheneOS instead.

In this video we dive into detail about what makes Graphene great for privacy, explain how to get started and what you need to know before you even buy your phone, and walk you through how to optimize your settings to really get the most from your device.

00:00 Intro
01:19 Overview
01:52 Purchasing the Phone
02:10 Pixel Hardware Benefits
04:33 Warning about Carrier Contracts
06:32 Cell service
07:09 Mobile Accessories
07:46 Settings Tutorial
16:26 Out of the Box Benefits
18:03 Other NBTV Resources
18:32 Conclusion

How to instal GrapheneOS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIFBN390clQ

Phone privacy playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt3zZ-N423gXV-0pdxnRn-nw0WzVKh4NY&si=PdcEZLPdOs776AUU

A great GrapheneOS "next steps" guide:
https://github.com/Scrut1ny/GrapheneOS-Guide

Michael Bazzel's phone privacy book:
https://inteltechniques.com/book7a.html

Phone privacy is important, and Graphene does a great job at helping you reclaim more control over your digital life.

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https://youtu.be/zH9LzC-djos
https://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Twiter-e2ee:d

X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, rolled out "encrypted messages" this year!
We explain how to use it, who is eligible, but we also dive into the nitty gritty of how this encryption has been implements, and why we don't think you should trust it for anything sensitive. There are better E2EE messaging apps out there.

00:00 X introduces Encrypted Messaging
02:53 How to Send Encrypted Messages on X
03:30 Who Can Use X’s Encrypted Messages?
03:57 Should You Use X’s Encrypted Messaging?
06:13 Deep Dive: How They've Implemented It
09:54 Problems
12:34 Conclusion

X’s introduction of encrypted messaging is long overdue, and a very welcome feature: It not only brings privacy to a lot more people, but it's also a signal to the entire tech industry that privacy is important. Just be careful not to place too much trust in their encrypted messenger: For anything sensitive, we recommend using a platform with more robust privacy features.

Huge thanks for Matthew Garrett for writing this fantastic summary of the issues:
https://mjg59.dreamwidth.org/66791.html
https://twitter.com/mjg59

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