In this episode, I address listener feedback and corrections regarding use of public Wi-Fi, MAC addresses, and aliases. I dive deep into the nuances of MAC address randomization on GrapheneOS versus Apple’s private Wi-Fi addresses, explaining why GrapheneOS offers superior privacy protection. I discuss the real threats of public Wi-Fi in 2025 (hint: it’s not hackers with Wireshark), and share my approach with aliases.
I also cover the rising threat of infostealers like Atomic Info Stealer for macOS, the dangerous intersection of gaming cheats and malware, and why I avoid third-party antivirus software. Most importantly, I address the GrapheneOS controversy: the loss of a senior developer to military conscription, Google’s strategic pivot that threatens custom ROMs, and why claims of GrapheneOS “dying” are misinformation spread by those with competing agendas.
In this week’s episode:
- Clarifications and Corrections: Public Wi-Fi, MAC addresses, and alias management
- MAC address randomization: GrapheneOS vs Apple’s implementation
- The real threats of public Wi-Fi in 2025
- Info stealers and video games can be a privacy nightmare
- GrapheneOS controversy: Developer conscription, Google’s lockdown, and the future of custom ROMs
- Why antivirus software might be the malware you’re trying to avoid
Matrix Community Rooms
- Matrix Community Space - https://matrix.to/#/#psysecure:matrix.org
Individual Room Links:
- https://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-general:matrix.org
- https://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-podcast:matrix.org
- https://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-intro:matrix.org
Show Links:
- MAC Address Lookup - https://maclookup.app/
- OUI Lookup - https://oui.is/
- 33mail - https://www.33mail.com/
- OpenSnitch - https://github.com/evilsocket/opensnitch
- Privacy.com - https://privacy.com
- Lithic - https://lithic.com
- Kaspersky and Russian Government - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaspersky_and_the_Russian_government
- Google Not Killing AOSP - https://www.androidauthority.com/google-not-killing-aosp-3566882/
- GrapheneOS on Developer Conscription - https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/114359660453627718
- GrapheneOS on OEM Partnerships (June 19) - https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/114671100848024807
- GrapheneOS Response to Misinformation - https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/114825492698412916
- GrapheneOS on iPhone Security - https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/114824816120139544
- Kevin Mitnick
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