First Apples “Hide my Email” was proven to be broken, now “Private Relay” - this tech has been the backbone of Apples privacy commitments for years and now we know they’ve been broken for god knows how long. Reminder: Apple and Google’s MAID products are the backbone of global data brokers. ⛈️⚖️🖖🏻

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New from 404 Media: Apple's 'Private Relay' is exposing users' real IP addresses. Private Relay is supposed to protect all your browsing in Safari. But researchers found a bunch of issues that are exposing real IPs. I verified they do. Not fixed, a live issue www.404media.co/apples-priva...

#HackerSummerCamp is in full swing! BSides LV first. Already met some amazing people, saw some killer talks, and learned really cool stuff... such an amazing week... (sporting my new #FDSD500 swag, no less) @bsideslv.org @veilid.com #UnDisruptable27

Had a great time chatting with the very excellent @firewalldragons.bsky.social about the things I'm thinking about the most in cybersecurity and privacy 👀 Have a listen!

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Today we talk with @zackwhittaker.com from @techcrunch.com about some of top cyber threats, which may not be obvious. We discuss age gating, mercenary spyware, surveillance capitalism and critical infrastructure attacks, and more! podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2026/08/03/t...

Come check out Veilid and join the revolution at BsidesLV! Veilid bringing the PLUR this year! Privacy Liberty United Revolution Come get Veilid rave candy and hang out!

Today we talk with @zackwhittaker.com from @techcrunch.com about some of top cyber threats, which may not be obvious. We discuss age gating, mercenary spyware, surveillance capitalism and critical infrastructure attacks, and more! podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2026/08/03/t...

Top Cyber Threats 2026 - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

With so many cyber threats to report on, it’s easy to get lost in the weeds. It’s good to take a step back and...

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Making stickers and pins has always been a way for me to comment on the world. Anyways, here’s some new ones I’ve made. I’ll have these on my Etsy and with me at DEFCON! thegarbagefile.etsy.com

THIS! I'm sickened by Apple's crass #enshittification. It's brand suicide. And for what? Minimal revenue Apple does not need. It completely undercuts your #privacy story and customer-first focus. It's not too late to fix this... yet. @snell.zone sixcolors.com/post/2026/07...

Tune in Monday where I'll be chatting with @zackwhittaker.com from @techcrunch.com about some of the top cyber threats of 2026! It was a really fun discussion... subscribe here: firewallsdontstopdragons.com/podcast/

Podcast - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons

I have a weekly podcast called Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons. The show is a mix of cybersecurity news and interviews of prominent people in the industry. But like the book, the shows are targeted squar...

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As my 500th episode approaches and I begin working on the 6th edition of my book, I would LOVE to hear some success stories! If my book, blog or podcast has helped you or someone else, post it here and tag me... or just shoot me an email. #FDSD500 fdsd500.com

We need a new global contact ID. Phone numbers and email addresses enable spam/tracking and get shared/stolen/sold. This new ID would allow unique contact tokens to be granted, per person/org. Supports text, voice, video, email (limited per token). Somehow decentralized.

so fucking tired of how socially acceptable it is, even encouraged, to film random people for no good reason at all other than clout and post it online. I cover surveillance all day every day and this shift sometimes scares me the most watch more/subscribe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0Sb...

Update your Apple devices, folks. www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/i...

Update Now: iOS 26.6 and macOS Tahoe 26.6 Patch Hundreds of Security Flaws

Apple today released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6, all of which have a long list of security fixes. iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6 address almost 90 security vulnerabilities affecting everyth...

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AI helping SW makers patch many bugs - you need to install them. Also: vulnerable hidden car devices; US military tracked via phones; critical infra under attack; judge denies stingray warrant; LG to ban proxy apps; wearables lack E2EE; more! podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2026/07/27/u...

Update All the Things - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

Over the last 2-3 months, large software makers such as Microsoft have been releasing tons of fixes for vulnerabilities in their apps and operating...

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I love your show. And I plan to pick up some merch. I read your book through O’Reilly’s. Thanks for what you do.

Going to @defcon.bsky.social or @bsideslv.org ? Time is running out to snag this limited-edition #FDSD500 merch to impress your peeps at the cons... fdsd.me/merch

Yes, please. GPC FTW. killthecookiebanner.eu

What motivates people to take simple steps that improve security & privacy, and just be a good digital citizen? I'm trying to figure out what works, what doesn’t, and how to make future efforts more effective. If this resonates, please repost. #FDSD500 firewallsdontstopdragons.com/celebrating-...

Celebrating 500 Episodes! - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons

To celebrate my 500th podcast episode, I want to do some good in the world. I need your help.

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For a very random reason, I had cause to remember OMNI magazine today... hadn't thought about it in decades. Amazing magazine. But my real surprise was finding all the issues available on the @archive.org !! (Please support the site - we need it.) archive.org/details/omni...

OMNI Magazine Archive : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Omni was a science and science fiction magazine published in the US and the UK. It contained articles on science, parapsychology, and short works of science...

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Every surveillance device in a public space should be legally required to emit an RF beacon (eg, BTLE) announcing its presence. Ideally, this would include make, model, and operator contact info. This includes Flock, video doorbells, traffic cams, etc.

For those of you who prefer to consume my podcasts on YouTube, I've jazzed up the format! It now shows the per-episode artwork, it's a proper 16:9 ratio, and the visualizer is (IMO) much prettier. :-) ENJOY! www. youtube.com/watch?v=-m_EylTxZ5g

Ep490 Digital Provenance

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Just added to my #FDSD500 limited edition merch to celebrate my 500th podcast: HOODIES! Just in time for #HackerSummerCamp! Coz... you know... hackers. @defcon.bsky.social @bsideslv.org fdsd.me/merch

Trust in what we see online has been eroded by mis/disinformation and by genAI. But we have tools that can help us know where content came from and if it's been altered. Today I discuss C2PA w/ @jacobocas.bsky.social from @witnessorg.bsky.social. podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2026/07/20/d...

Digital Provenance - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

With modern AI tools, how do we know which images and videos are real and which ones are generated? Wouldn’t it be helpful to...

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Tune in Monday when I'll be talking about digital provenance technology from C2PA with @jacobocas.bsky.social from @witnessorg.bsky.social. Subscribe here: firewallsdontstopdragons.com/podcast/

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I have a weekly podcast called Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons. The show is a mix of cybersecurity news and interviews of prominent people in the industry. But like the book, the shows are targeted squar...

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"Instead of encouraging a complicated system of age checks, more monitoring, and more restrictions on access to information, Congress could finally pass a strong, comprehensive privacy law that benefits all users." Contact your Senators. www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...

The House Passed The KIDS Act—The Senate Should Reject It

Last week, the House voted on the KIDS Act, a disjointed package of legislation that seeks to control Americans’ web browsing and private messaging. The package combines a revised version of the Kids ...

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Help me celebrate 500 shows by doing good! Also: Chat Control won't die; Hide My Email fail; creepy Meta patent; Intercept Signal account takeover; Papa Johns monitors your fridge; Opera ClickFix fix; 4th Amendment and Right to Repair wins; more! podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2026/07/13/c...

Countdown to Episode 500! - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

It’s time to start the official countdown to my 500th podcast episode! I’ve been publishing a podcast every single week for over nine years...

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Don't like being tracked everywhere you drive? You CAN fight back - many other communities have. DeFlock is organizing a national week of action against ALPRs. noalprs.com

National Week of Action Against ALPRs | DeFlock

Mass surveillance doesn't equal safety. Join the movement to dismantle automated license plate readers in our communities.

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If you use Signal to work with sensitive contacts, it’s not a “set it and forget it” app. You do need to maintain the safety of your account. Our digital security team walks through foundational account security settings to help.

What journalists need to know about Signal account safety

There are a few straightforward steps you can take to make your account and identity much more secure

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I've created some limited edition (and limited time) swag to commemorate the upcoming milestone: 500 podcast episodes!! fdsd.me/merch I hope to see some of these at @defcon.bsky.social and @bsideslv.org ... #FDSD500 fdsd500.com

September 28th will mark my 500th podcast!! I'm working on some fun ways to celebrate! Stay tuned for more info as the big day approaches! #FDSD500 fdsd500.com

Your devices contain tons of personal data and allow your location to be tracked in multiple ways. The 4th Amendment should protect this info, but the law hasn't kept up with technology. We discuss this today with Nate Wessler of the @aclu.org. podcast.firewallsdontstopdragons.com/2026/07/06/d...

Defending Device Data - Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons Podcast

Our Constitutional rights were written without any concept of modern technology such as cell phones and the internet. Much of our privacy laws are...

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