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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security

The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security

Ray Heffer

Official Website: https://lockdown.media
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.
Follow the show on Twitter @privacypod

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In this episode, recorded on October 10, 2024, I dive into privacy and security during natural disasters, highlighting essential tools like iOS 18’s satellite messaging and Starlink for maintaining communication when traditional systems fail. Next I dive into self-hosting in depth, particularly focusing on Nextcloud for privacy-conscious file sync. The episode concludes with a detailed analysis of a critical vulnerability in Firefox and the merits of switching to LibreWolf for enhanced privacy and security.

In this week’s episode:

  1. Privacy During Natural Disasters. Using of iOS 18’s satellite communication features for emergency contact, Starlink for off-grid internet access, and the importance of internet and Sudo phone numbers for safety without compromising privacy.
  2. Bug out bags for emergency preparedness, the utility of Starlink and satellite phones for privacy in disaster zones.
  3. Overview of the blog post on hosting Nextcloud, importance of cloud backups using Backblaze B2 and Restic, encrypting backups and maintaining data privacy within home networks.
  4. Other Privacy Tools and Practices, including Blue Iris for managing surveillance cameras without internet access, use of Proxmox for virtual machines and running DNS servers with PiHole.
  5. Analysis of the Firefox vulnerability (CVE 2024-9680), discussion on the benefits of LibreWolf as a more private alternative to Firefox.

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All warfare is based on deception.

- Sun Tzu
Podcast music:
Recluse by Ray Heffer

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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 007 - Defensive OSINT, Privacy on the Road, More Aliases, and Face Morphing
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01/29/24 • 52 min

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 solutions for these scenarios. Join me as we navigate the complexities of preserving privacy in an era rife with survlleiance and data breaches, providing practical tips and advice for privacy-conscious travelers and digital citizens.
Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown
This episode was recorded on January 27, 2024

In This Week's Show:

  1. Privacy on the road with hotels, VRBO rentals, and Uber
  2. Why we do this, and the reasons behind our privacy lifestyle
  3. A look at Defensive OSINT strategies
  4. Face morphing our real photos for privacy
  5. Location tracking on your phone
  6. MySudo and pre-paid burner numbers
  7. A surprise guest?

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Intro voice-over: IRLRosie - Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)
Music: The Lockdown

“Give me six lines written by the most honest man, and I will find something in them to hang him.” - Cardinal Richelieu
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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 002 - The Lastpass Breach and Recommended Password Managers

002 - The Lastpass Breach and Recommended Password Managers

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03/20/23 • 43 min

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.
Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown
This episode was recorded on March 19, 2023
This week's episode:
1. The LastPass Breach
2. Password Managers: Dashlane, 1Password, BitWarden, and KeePassXC
3. Authenticator Apps: Google Authenticator, Aegis, and Authy.
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 (Top recommendation for cloud hosted)
5. https://1password.com (Ease of use, and great option for cloud hosted)
6. https://www.dashlane.com (Expensive, no desktop app)
Recommended Authenticator Apps:
1. https://authy.com
2. https://getaegis.app (Android only)
Get Yubikey:
https://www.yubico.com
Intro music: The Lockdown
"In the long run, we will have to rebuild the universe of the online world to have security first and ease of use second." - Moxie Marlinspike

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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 014 - Social Media, OPSEC for OSINT, and AI Security

014 - Social Media, OPSEC for OSINT, and AI Security

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08/09/24 • 21 min

This week I respond to a few listener questions, primarily around the use of social media as a privacy enthusiast. Love it or hate it, you can guess which camp I'm in, social media like LinkedIn has almost become a requirement for job searches, employers, and connecting with other professionals. I also touch on OPSEC for OSINT, a new talk track I am planning to present in the future. It's important for all of us to maintain better Operational Security (OPSEC). Finally, I share my latest blog post: Venturing into AI Security with Locally Hosted LLMs, and why locally hosted AI is essential for privacy.

In this week's episode:

  1. Redacting ███ in your social media profiles
  2. Minimizing the use of profile photos
  3. Always assume private profiles are NEVER private
  4. Addiction to social media and down regulation of the dopamine receptors
  5. More on custom domains
  6. Operational Security for OSINT professionals
  7. Locally hosted LLMs for private AI
  8. Data (PII) leakage with ChatGPT

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Because you made a phone call.

Brill (Enemy of the State)
Podcast music: Recluse by Ray Heffer

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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 018 - Back to the Basics and not Overthinking Privacy

018 - Back to the Basics and not Overthinking Privacy

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11/29/24 • 49 min

In this episode, we go back to the basics as I discuss what I would do today if I were starting from scratch. It begins with deleting social media accounts, especially Facebook. Additionally, we have an update from Optery in response to listener feedback.
We discuss tools like LibreWolf, Brave, and GrapheneOS, and compare privacy approaches for mobile devices, including Pixel and iPhone. A segment is dedicated to starting a privacy-first journey, from deleting social media accounts to adopting secure communication and password management practices. The episode also touches on how AI, including large language models (LLMs), is reshaping privacy concerns by building highly accurate profiles of users.
In this week’s episode:

  • Don't overthink privacy, especially web browsers with Brave, Firefox, and LibreWolf
  • Back to the basics starting with deleting social media
  • Pixel vs iPhone (GrapheneOS)

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"The world outside, the world that you know, it’s gone. It doesn’t exist."
– Christof
Podcast music:
Recluse by Ray Heffer

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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 019 - A Conversation with Luke Mulks from Brave Software

019 - A Conversation with Luke Mulks from Brave Software

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12/13/24 • 61 min

In this episode I speak with Luke Mulks, who is the VP of Business Operations at Brave Software. We discuss the privacy concerns over traditional web-based ads, and why Brave is offering a privacy-first alternative. Show Links:

"Well who's gonna monitor the monitors of the monitors?" - Carla Dean (Enemy of the State)
Podcast music: Recluse by Ray Heffer

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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 003 - The Invisible Net, and Why I use GrapheneOS

003 - The Invisible Net, and Why I use GrapheneOS

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04/10/23 • 25 min

Welcome to episode three of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast.
Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown
This episode was recorded on April 09, 2023
This week's episode:
1. The case of Zachary McCoy
2. Why do all this?
3. The Apple Ecosystem
4. My experience with GrapheneOS
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 Police:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/13/us/google-location-tracking-police.html

Denmark frees 32 inmates over flaws in phone geo-location evidence:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/12/denmark-frees-32-inmates-over-flawed-geolocation-revelations
Intro music: The Lockdown
"The rights of one are as sacred as the rights of a million." - Eugene V. Debs

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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 001 - Stalkerware and the Data Collector

001 - Stalkerware and the Data Collector

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03/13/23 • 28 min

Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown
This episode was recorded on March 10, 2023
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Stalkerware: https://www.theregister.com/2023/02/07/stalkerware_developer_fined/
IntelTechniques (List of People Search Sites): https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.html
This week's privacy tips:
1. Privacy check-up / opt-out from people search sites
2. Establish a Revocable Living Trust. Be sure to hire an estate planning attorney.
3. Custom domains with Namecheap and add privacy.
4. Setup a private mailbox with UPS.
5. Use Privacy.com for virtual payment cards.
6. MySudo virtual phone numbers. Stop being tracked, and avoid SIM swap attacks!
7. Use SimpleMobile or Mint for a pre-paid cellphone option.
Not Sponsors:
https://www.privacy.com/
https://mysudo.com/
https://www.namecheap.com/
Intro music: The Lockdown
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.” - 1984 by George Orwell

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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 004 - The Psychology of Social Engineering

004 - The Psychology of Social Engineering

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11/06/23 • 20 min

Welcome to episode four of The Lockdown - The Practical Privacy and Security podcast.
Follow on Twitter (X): @privacypod
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown
This episode was recorded on November 06, 2023
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
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security - 010 - Alternatives to Authy, SANS OSINT Summit, and Selling your Soul to CLEAR
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03/15/24 • 37 min

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:

  1. CLEAR Privacy and Selling Souls
  2. Authy discontinues the desktop app from March 19th, 2024
  3. Alternative MFA solutions using KeepassXC and KeepassDX
  4. Storing backup MFA codes in a Veracrypt container
  5. Make sure you keep scanned copies of your credit cards and ID!
  6. Update on the SANS OSINT Summit
  7. Alternative to Mint Mobile with Tello
  8. Using the Starbucks app privately
  9. Custom domain names

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"The right to be left alone is indeed the beginning of all freedom."

- Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas

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How many episodes does The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security have?

The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security currently has 21 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Lockdown, Security, Osint, Private, How To, Hacking, Podcasts, Anonymous, Technology, Education, Cyber, Privacy, Hacker and Cybersecurity.

What is the most popular episode on The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security?

The episode title '002 - The Lastpass Breach and Recommended Password Managers' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security is 39 minutes.

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Episodes of The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security are typically released every 20 days, 18 hours.

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The first episode of The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security was released on Mar 13, 2023.

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