S5, E213 - Unmasking the Privacy Threats of Wi-Fi Positioning Systems

S5, E213 - Unmasking the Privacy Threats of Wi-Fi Positioning Systems

Author: A Problem Lounge Show June 4, 2024 Duration: 16:14
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered about the hidden privacy risks lurking in your everyday Wi-Fi connections? In this episode, Cameron and Gabe discuss the hidden risks of Wi-Fi based positioning systems. They highlight a paper by Eric Rye and David Levine that explores the privacy risks associated with these systems. The paper discusses case studies where sensitive information about troop movements and refugee migrations was revealed through these systems. The conversation emphasizes the need fo...

Privacy Please is a production of A Problem Lounge Show that sits at the curious intersection of news, comedy, and technology. Hosts Cam and Gabe operate on the belief that discussions about data privacy don't have to be dry, intimidating, or fatalistic. Instead, they approach the sprawling, often opaque world of digital rights with a mix of genuine curiosity and relatable humor. Each episode features conversations with a diverse range of voices-from legal experts and academic researchers to authors and grassroots activists-who help untangle the complex systems governing our personal information. The podcast digs into the mechanisms behind data collection, the real-world implications of surveillance capitalism, and the practical steps individuals can consider. Listeners will hear breakdowns of current events, deep dives into historical privacy battles, and explorations of emerging technologies, all framed through accessible, engaging dialogue. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered about the lifecycle of their own data, felt a pang of unease with a terms-of-service agreement, or simply wanted to listen to a thoughtful, occasionally funny, conversation about autonomy in a connected age. The tone is conversational and grounded, aiming to demystify without oversimplifying, and to inform without inducing panic. Tune in for a human-centered look at the protocols, policies, and power dynamics shaping our digital selves.
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S2, E70 - Ransomware, The Security & Privacy Implications Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:11
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we open a two-part series on Ransomware. This week the U.S. announced that it will give ransomware hacks similar priority as terrorism. There is a seismic shift currently und…
S2, E69 - Aaron Weller - Co-founder and President at Sentinel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:07
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, Gabe and Cam chat with Aaron Weller, the co-founder, and President at Sentinel. Aaron's path has been nothing short of circuitous, to say the least. This is his current and t…
S2, E63 - Jeff Jockisch, Data Privacy Researcher at Privacy Plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:55
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please, we are honored with having the father and creator of Privacy Plan, ladies and gentlemen the guru in Data Privacy research, Mr. Jeff Jockisch. We talk about IoT devices, Data…
S2, E61 - Luca Cosentino, Product Lead at Oasis Labs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:04
Send us Fan Mail This week on Privacy Please we are joined by the very intelligent, product lead at Oasis Labs, Mr. Luca Cosentino. We learn about Luca's beginnings, the various stops along the way before ending up at Oa…