012: Back to the Basics, Back to the iPhone, Authy API Abuse

The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security

This week we go back to the basics of privacy and security for the average Joe or Jane, and discuss the latest iPhone settings for privacy. I also discuss the Twilio Authy API abuse that resulted in 33 million phone numbers for Authy accounts being exposed. Huge thank you to the Patreon supporters!
In this week's episode:

1. Back to the basics
2. Advice for the 'average Joe'
3. The Twilio Authy API breach
4. iPhone privacy settings
5. Listener question on doorbell cameras

Show Links:

• 1Password Security Audits: https://support.1password.com/security-assessments/
• Bitwarden Security Audits: https://bitwarden.com/help/is-bitwarden-audited/
• Twilio Breach: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-abused-api-to-verify-millions-of-authy-mfa-phone-numbers/
• MySudo: https://mysudo.com/
• ProtonMail: https://protonmail.com/
• StrongBox: https://strongboxsafe.com/
• KeepassDX: https://www.keepassdx.com/
• Amcrest Cameras: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZJS3L5Y

"I don't want to live in a world where there's no privacy, and therefore no room for intellectual exploration and creativity."

- Edward Snowden

Podcast music: Recluse by Ray Heffer