Oddbean new post about login | logout Great video from Naomi Brockwell on why you might want to ditch your SIM for better privacy; how to do it, the benefits, and downsides. https://v.nostr.build/KGnvq.mp4 See comments for the additional steps I recommend (hint it involves 2 phones :) "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. " #cybersecgirl #nbtv #privacy https://youtu.be/RyirQOCUUK8?si=97kzdJXNOtjfshUH
Ava, do you know a good way to get transcripts of youtube videos without logging in? Video, even at 1.5x, is a very HD channel, and my life has limits on bandwidth...
2 phones: One you keep inside your home network, a Pixel with #GrapheneOS, (WiFi only) guarded by home network hardware Protectli firewall with always-on VPN, no mobile connection EVER. The other, a travel phone (Pixel + GrapheneOS), always-on VPN, connecting to #Calyx hotspot, turning it on and off ~5 miles from your home at the same random location EVERY TIME. No exceptions.
Great video, informative! Side note: I’ve always been curious as to why GrapheneOS chose a google device to be most compatible with when some are trying to de google and/or are anti-google. I look forward to checking it out when I get rid of my iPhone soon.
Pixel devices are currently the only devices that meet GrapheneOS strict security requirements. https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/12359-why-pixels
Ah, so it’s like a manufacturing thing. Thanks.
I would never support CalyxOS because they're linked to the cultural Marxist movement (RiseUp /BeautifulTrouble dot org). The raised communist/socialist fist in their logo raised suspicions . . and sure enough . Instead I use a GL-iNet LTE portable router with a hack to give myself unlimited hotspot for $20/month.
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This looks like a good start, but curious more specifics when using the lte router, and how to anonymize yourself with the lte contract. https://www.reddit.com/r/GlInet/comments/18l29jt/glinet_gla1300_for_security_and_privacy_when/
This is really overkill unless you're in a sensitive situation or career
And disable ble
mobile devices cannot be trusted.
I have a similar setup. Thanks for sharing. I've never hear of Naomi Brockwell before. What a great channel. Thanks for sharing
Naomi is a privacy rock star!
Ii watched it on YouTube when it was released. It is awesome. It's bookmarked for my si tents. nostr:nevent1qqsqu7z77d7yc2ycug8sz7f6qhne7pddapze0tayje2xmjz6h04muzcpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfdupzqn4csvgddd8djhrdv63etv7nea2ehp06aj8hdyw6l4q94yhq2htdqvzqqqqqqy8kd8sy
This has a TON of great information!!! I knew a lot of this already about cell phones and privacy but I am now seriously thinking of becoming a Calyx Institute member and getting an anonymous hotshot and dropping my cell down to wifi only! It just makes sense. Convenience is a LIE!!! nostr:note1peu9aumufs5f3cs0q9un5p08nuz6m6z9j7h6f9j5dhy94wlthc9sv8elfq
No phone from last four years .. I started using one last couple of months just for testing #nostr clients . .. of course without sim 😁 If you have a GPS device for navigation in your car , the usecase for phone is really limited .. everything you can do on a laptop .. and you should anyway not take calls while driving For calls at home , I use Google voice .. directly from my tablet or desktop .. though these days , everything is on zoom or teams .. Best part - you save 30 dollars a month that you may use to #stackSats :-) nostr:nevent1qqsqu7z77d7yc2ycug8sz7f6qhne7pddapze0tayje2xmjz6h04muzcpzdmhxue69uhk7enxvd5xz6tw9ec82c30qgsyawyrzrttfmv4cmtx5w2m85702kdct7hv3amfrkhagpdf9cz46mgrqsqqqqqp5v50va
To get the unlimited hot spot data, you must put this line of code in the "Custom Commands" area of the router's firewall setup: ``` iptables -t mangle -I POSTROUTING -j TTL --ttl-set 65 ```
Cellular networks should definitely be considered compromised networks. I ditched SIMS some time ago. https://jmp.chat/ and MySudo are both good options. If a SIM is absolutely necessary for 2FA, silent.link provides international inbound call/text sims that roam on networks, providing more privacy. If the service is one of the few that does not accept VOIP/XMPP (Jabber) numbers at first, you can often update to one after the initial text verification. nostr:nevent1qqsqu7z77d7yc2ycug8sz7f6qhne7pddapze0tayje2xmjz6h04muzcprfmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68yurvv438xtnrdaksygzwhzp3p445ak2ud4n289dn6084txu9ltkg7a53mt75qk5jup2ad5psgqqqqqqsjx225m As far as the VPN attack, I'm familiar with it. It's just one more reason to use Android/GrapheneOS and Linux/QubesOS. Apple still hasn't fixed multiple VPN bipass vulnerabilities on iOS...since 2020. nostr:nevent1qqs04f3tg24vy7pe3sayklsaked0yn8qk3dyy36thp0dtl5fjnwgxjgpr3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezucnfw33k76twv4ezuum0vd5kzmqzyp8t3qcs666wm9wx6e4rjkea8n64nwzl4my0w6ga4l2qt2fwq4wk6qcyqqqqqqg028t4c