53 min

The Privacy Paradox: Navigating Privacy and Safety in the Age of Bluetooth Trackers (feat. Alexis Hancock from the EFF‪)‬ HerHax Podcast

    • Technology

Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of the HerHax Podcast! In this highly anticipated episode, we're joined by two distinguished experts in the field of Bluetooth technology and privacy: our very own Christine and the remarkable Alexis Hancock from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)! Together, they untangle the complex web of privacy concerns associated with Bluetooth tracking devices like Tiles and AirTags.
As the Director of Engineering and Encryption Projects at EFF, Alexis Hancock brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. EFF stands as a vanguard in safeguarding civil liberties within the digital realm, making Alexis the perfect guest to dissect the multifaceted landscape of Bluetooth and privacy.
In this enlightening conversation, Christine engages Alexis in a comprehensive exploration of the controversies surrounding devices such as Tiles and AirTags. Through their discussion, you'll gain invaluable insights into the potential risks posed by these trackers and the implications they carry in terms of personal privacy and safety.
Additionally, Alexis sheds light on the proactive steps that organizations like EFF are taking to address the challenges presented by these technologies. 
Tune in to this captivating season finale as Christine and Alexis unravel the intricate tapestry of Bluetooth trackers, privacy concerns, and the concerted efforts being made to navigate this evolving landscape. Get ready to expand your knowledge and gain a deeper perspective on the delicate balance between innovation and personal security.
 
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Thank you to Objective-See.org for being our Season 2 Sponsor!!
Supporting Documentation:
Check out Alexis’ EFF Blog post!
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/08/industry-discussion-about-standards-bluetooth-enabled-physical-trackers-finally
-AirTag stalking in the news
https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3vj3y/apple-airtags-police-reports-stalking-harassment
-Christine’s paper on AirTags!
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3463676.3485616
-IETF Meeting Notes
https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/minutes-117-dult-202307271630/
 
Music and Sound Effects:https://freesound.org/people/Medartimus/sounds/217542/
Artlist.io
 
More Resources:
Follow Alexis  on Twitter! @nappy_techie
Support the EFF! https://www.eff.org/
 
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Welcome to the Season 2 Finale of the HerHax Podcast! In this highly anticipated episode, we're joined by two distinguished experts in the field of Bluetooth technology and privacy: our very own Christine and the remarkable Alexis Hancock from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)! Together, they untangle the complex web of privacy concerns associated with Bluetooth tracking devices like Tiles and AirTags.
As the Director of Engineering and Encryption Projects at EFF, Alexis Hancock brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. EFF stands as a vanguard in safeguarding civil liberties within the digital realm, making Alexis the perfect guest to dissect the multifaceted landscape of Bluetooth and privacy.
In this enlightening conversation, Christine engages Alexis in a comprehensive exploration of the controversies surrounding devices such as Tiles and AirTags. Through their discussion, you'll gain invaluable insights into the potential risks posed by these trackers and the implications they carry in terms of personal privacy and safety.
Additionally, Alexis sheds light on the proactive steps that organizations like EFF are taking to address the challenges presented by these technologies. 
Tune in to this captivating season finale as Christine and Alexis unravel the intricate tapestry of Bluetooth trackers, privacy concerns, and the concerted efforts being made to navigate this evolving landscape. Get ready to expand your knowledge and gain a deeper perspective on the delicate balance between innovation and personal security.
 
Show Notes Powered by Chat GPT
Thank you to Objective-See.org for being our Season 2 Sponsor!!
Supporting Documentation:
Check out Alexis’ EFF Blog post!
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/08/industry-discussion-about-standards-bluetooth-enabled-physical-trackers-finally
-AirTag stalking in the news
https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3vj3y/apple-airtags-police-reports-stalking-harassment
-Christine’s paper on AirTags!
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3463676.3485616
-IETF Meeting Notes
https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/minutes-117-dult-202307271630/
 
Music and Sound Effects:https://freesound.org/people/Medartimus/sounds/217542/
Artlist.io
 
More Resources:
Follow Alexis  on Twitter! @nappy_techie
Support the EFF! https://www.eff.org/
 
About HerHaxPodcast:
For more cyber related content, join us on discord and follow us on our socials!:
Join our community on Discord!: https://discord.gg/tsP3CmBsGX
Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/herhaxpodcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@herhaxpodcast
Mastodon:https://infosec.exchange/@herhaxpodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/herhaxpodcast
Instagram: https://instagram.com/herhaxpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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53 min

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