Why you SHOULDN'T worry about RFID Tracking

02/25/23 • 14 min

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Did you know there might be trackers in your clothing? RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags can be found everywhere. Their main use is to track inventory and prevent shoplifting, but there are lots of conspiracy theories about RFID and its ability to track people.
In this video we’ll explain how RFID works, why people are concerned about it, and the limitations of the tech that make it far less scary than you might think.
00:00 Intro
01:24 History of RFID
02:28 How RFID Works
05:59 Should you be scared?
07:04 Passive vs Active RFID
09:08 Tin Foil Hat Time
12:36 Conclusion
We do live in the big data world, so it's important to be aware of tracking threats and data collection around us. It's also important to know your own threat model and where each technology sits on the threat spectrum for your life, so that you can know how to best direct your energy.
Special thanks to Jonathan Tomek for his expertise!
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Most PRIVATE Cloud Storage

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We probably all use cloud storage -- it’s a convenient, cost-effective way to store files and share them with others. But when you use the most popular cloud storage providers, you’re handing off your photos, videos, documents, and all kinds of other files to someone else, so that they can look after them for you. What are the privacy implications of this?
We compare some popular cloud storage providers, to see which ones are the most private.
00:00 Intro
01:00 Privacy Concerns
09:22 Dropbox
13:00 Microsoft One Drive
14:32 Skiff
16:25 iCloud
19:14 MEGA
22:11 pCloud
24:48 Proton Drive
26:21 Sync.com
28:00 Tresorit
29:14 Cryptomator and Boxcryptor
29:38 Conclusion
The convenience of being able to access our files from anywhere is important, but we don’t have to sacrifice our privacy when we do this.
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The DARK SIDE of 2FA Apps!

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It’s super important to have a 2nd method of verification on your accounts. One popular option is an Authenticator app, otherwise known as a TOTP app.
But it turns out an overwhelming number of authenticator apps in the app store are actually scams.
In this video we’re going to show you how some of these fake apps actually steal your information; and explore the dark patterns they use to trick you into doing certain things. We’ll also show you how to stay safe when downloading 2FA apps so you can protect your data and your accounts.
00:00 Intro
01:52 2FA apps STEALING your seeds!
03:44 Dark Patterns Exposed
05:50 Analytic Events
06:46 Paywalls
07:17 Dark Patterns
09:54 Copycat apps
10:51 More Shady Tactics
12:32 Advice for Staying Safe
15:07 Conclusion
There are some well-regarded, open-source options out there. But it's SUPER important you make sure you're downloading the real version! Stay safe 🙏
Special thanks to the Mysk Team for their awesome research! Follow them here:
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