007 - Defensive OSINT, Privacy on the Road, More Aliases, and Face Morphing
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.
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown
This episode was recorded on January 27, 2024
In This Week's Show:
- Privacy on the road with hotels, VRBO rentals, and Uber
- Why we do this, and the reasons behind our privacy lifestyle
- A look at Defensive OSINT strategies
- Face morphing our real photos for privacy
- Location tracking on your phone
- MySudo and pre-paid burner numbers
- A surprise guest?
Show Links:
- Black Portable Hotel Door Lock: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Security-Additional-Traveling-Apartment/dp/B0CFVS6NRN
- Python Script for ThisPersonDoesNotExist: https://github.com/locksec/tpdne_py
- Facemorph.me: https://facemorph.me
- Upscayl: https://www.upscayl.org
- File Optimizer: https://nikkhokkho.sourceforge.io/static.php?page=FileOptimizer
Intro voice-over: IRLRosie - Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)
Music: The Lockdown
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:
- Privacy on the road with hotels, VRBO rentals, and Uber
- Why we do this, and the reasons behind our privacy lifestyle
- A look at Defensive OSINT strategies
- Face morphing our real photos for privacy
- Location tracking on your phone
- MySudo and pre-paid burner numbers
- A surprise guest?
Show Links:
- Black Portable Hotel Door Lock: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Security-Additional-Traveling-Apartment/dp/B0CFVS6NRN
- Python Script for ThisPersonDoesNotExist: https://github.com/locksec/tpdne_py
- Facemorph.me: https://facemorph.me
- Upscayl: https://www.upscayl.org
- File Optimizer: https://nikkhokkho.sourceforge.io/static.php?page=FileOptimizer
Intro voice-over: IRLRosie - Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)
Music: The Lockdown
Previous Episode
006 - When you Lose your Phone, Nextcloud, and Backups with Restic and Backblaze B2
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 into consideration. For those interested in storage synchronization solutions, I discuss using Nextcloud for a variety of purposes, including photo backups, syncing Keepass, and markdown notes, highlighting its versatility for privacy.
Join me for an episode packed with valuable insights and tips for enhancing your digital privacy and security as we welcome in 2024!
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown
This episode was recorded on January 03, 2024
In this week's episode:
1. Closing 2023 with Privacy.com
2. How the CIA Triad Relates to privacy
3. Tracking Lost Phones with FindMyDevice on GrapheneOS and a Garmin watch
4. Biometric authentication vs Passcodes
5. Using Nextcloud for photo backups, Keepass Sync, and taking notes in Markdown
6. Backups with Backblaze B2 and Restic
Show Links:
https://www.privacy.com
https://strongboxsafe.com
https://www.keepassdx.com
https://grapheneos.org
https://gitlab.com/Nulide/findmydevice
https://obsidian.md
https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-storage
https://restic.net
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/775697
Ray Ban Meta News: https://san.com/cc/investigation-into-new-meta-smart-glasses-brings-privacy-concerns
Music: The Lockdown
"We suffer more often in imagination than in reality." - Seneca
Next Episode
IMPOSTER SYNDROME | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
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.
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Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/TheLockdown
This episode was recorded on January 31, 2024
In this week's episode:
- Using alias names with food apps
- More on practical privacy vs the extreme
- My motivations for privacy after my move to the USA
- Simplewall for Windows 10
- Using Virtual Machines
- Dual boot Windows for gaming vs productivity
- Micro-segmentation strategies
- Windows 10 LTSC for privacy?
- I'm the Imposter!
Show Links:
- qView Image Viewer: https://interversehq.com/qview
- GPG4Win: https://www.gpg4win.org/download.html
- Windows 10 LTSC: https://www.cdw.com/search/?key=Windows%20LTSC
- Simplewall: https://github.com/henrypp/simplewall
-Oscar Wilde
Music: The Lockdown
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