Apple Quietly Downgrades Hide My Email, Plus Chrome Kills uBlock Origin & Google's IP Tracking
Summary
This episode analyzes Apple’s privacy downgrade and Google’s shift toward IP tracking, alongside Chrome’s removal of Manifest V2 support for ad blockers. It critiques new surveillance laws in Canada and the UK, including social media bans for minors. The host also covers the Arch Linux AUR malware saga, recent data breaches, and FOSS updates like Firefox 152. The Defense Bulletin highlights security threats, WordPress vulnerabilities, and critical system updates.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview
Apple downgrading Hide My Email privacy feature
Unpatchable flaw in older Apple chips
Google using IP addresses for ad tracking
Chrome killing Manifest V2 and ad blockers
Sponsor segment: Easy Opt Outs
Canada's new surveillance bill C-22
UK banning social media for under-16s
Arch Linux AUR malware saga
Data breaches: Texas, LastPass, FIFA
Threats: WordPress, Secure Boot, Copilot
FOSS updates and conclusion
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