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The UK Govt Just Killed Your iCloud Privacy – Here's What to Do Mar 07, 2025

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https://youtu.be/AuqOzn9GWTU
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/UK-Vs-Apple:a

In an unprecedented attack on global privacy, the UK government secretly ordered Apple to create a backdoor into its Advanced Data Protection (ADP)—the encryption tool designed to protect your most sensitive iCloud data. Instead of quietly complying, Apple publicly disabled ADP entirely for UK users. By doing this, Apple alerted the world to the secret order—but it also left UK users vulnerable. Their backups, photos, notes, and more are now accessible to the government.
In this video, you'll learn exactly what Apple data is no longer private, and discover privacy-focused alternatives for your files, photos, emails, notes, and more. The UK government is fishing for your personal information—now’s the time to ramp up your protections and take control of your digital life.
00:00 An Unprecedented Attack
03:24 What Kind of Data is Affected
03:57 Safari Bookmarks Alternatives
04:34 iCloud Drive Alternatives
05:38 Notes Alternatives
06:06 Reminder Alternatives
06:35 Voice Memo Alternatives
07:08 Email Alternatives
07:37 Contacts Alternatives
08:10 Calendar Alternatives
08:38 Important Note About ADP
09:55 The Privacy Battle Ahead
Apple’s removal of Advanced Data Protection in response to the UK's demands is unprecedented among major democracies. If privacy matters to you, it’s time to move your sensitive data away from iCloud—and potentially other major providers targeted by similar government demands—to privacy-first alternatives. Protect your information before it's too late.
Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell
NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.
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Enable THIS Setting If You Use Signal! Feb 21, 2025

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https://youtu.be/NXuRlvJI2N8

https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/signal-usernames:7

Did you know you can use Signal without sharing your phone number with other users? Signal introduced usernames last year, but many people still don’t realize how they work—some mistake them for their profile name, and figuring out how to share or search for usernames can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know: how usernames work, how to set yours up, how to find others, and the privacy benefits (and limitations) of this new feature.
00:00 Signal’s Game-Changing Privacy Upgrade
00:51 What Are Signal Usernames? (and Why You Should Use One)
01:34 Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your Signal Username
02:14 How to Find People on Signal Without a Phone Number
03:13 The Pros & Cons of Signal’s Username System
05:14 Should You Let Signal Access Your Contacts?
05:44 How Signal Protects Your Contact List (Explained)
06:35 How to Change Your Signal Username Anytime
07:42 Hide Your Phone Number on Signal – Here’s How
08:27 Final Thoughts – Why This Feature Matters
Signal’s username feature is a big step forward for privacy, helping us move away from phone numbers and take control over the information we share. If you haven’t set up your username yet, now’s the perfect time. And the best part? You can change it anytime, as often as you like.
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Yes, your car can be hacked Feb 07, 2025

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https://youtu.be/rKnoP30Q6Ig
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Car-hacking:d
Security researcher Sam Curry reveals shocking flaws in internet-connected vehicles, exposing how they can be hacked and why your car may not be as private as you think.
00:00 Car Hacking Doesn’t Seem Real
01:13 How Sam Got Into Car Hacking
04:55 Why Connected Cars Are Not Secure
12:11 Types of Attacks Researched
14:36 The Subaru Experiment
16:53 Kia Connect Research
18:11 Tesla Bug Bounty Program
23:01 VPN Security
23:37 Little Regard for Security of Consumers
26:23 Jasper
32:52 Tether Hacking
34:10 The Problem with ISP Backdoors
38:35 Self-Driving Cars
39:43 Hacking Driver Accounts
43:20 What People Can Do
44:34 We Take Our Privacy For Granted Until It Is Summoned
47:45 Where We Are Now and Where We Are Going
Cars aren’t just vehicles anymore—they’re data goldmines, storing your messages, photos, and location history. We need to rethink how much personal info we’re handing over and who has access to it.
Special Thanks to Sam Curry! Check out his blog for his complete research report: https://samcurry.net/hacking-subaru
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Privacy 101 Jan 24, 2025

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https://youtu.be/UgXjxQsyk4w
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/privacy-101:3
In today’s hyper-connected world, our personal information is being collected, shared, and sold—often without our knowledge or consent. But here’s the good news: you can fight back. More people than ever are waking up to the importance of digital privacy and taking action to protect themselves.
The big challenge? Many people don’t know where to begin. That’s where this video comes in.
This Privacy 101 guide is designed for anyone just starting their privacy journey. I’ll show you six of the easiest, most impactful steps you can take right now to safeguard your digital life—starting with the basics and building your confidence along the way.
We’ll cover:
🖥️ Privacy-focused browsers
🔎 Alternative search engines
📱 Secure messaging apps
📧 Private email options
📅 Better calendar tools
🌐 VPNs for secure browsing
Timestamps:
00:00 Privacy isn’t about hiding
02:01 Browser
05:21 Search Engine
07:43 Messaging Apps
09:57 Email
11:12 Calendar
12:00 VPN
12:55 Your Right to Choose
Reclaiming your privacy isn’t just about protecting yourself—it’s about reclaiming your right to choose who gets to see your information and how it’s used. You don’t have to give away your data to thousands of companies or governments anymore.
This video is packed with actionable advice and powerful tools to help you get started today. Take back control of your digital life—your privacy is worth it.
Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell
NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.
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Have we lost internet freedom forever? Jan 10, 2025

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https://youtu.be/E9iPKu1v7os
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/year-in-censorship:f
On Dec 31st, 2024 I was invited on to Al Jazeera to discuss internet censorship, the new Australian ban on children under 16 from accessing social media, and whether banning TikTok will help prevent the spreading of misinformation.
00:00 Everyone Is Trying to Hijack Our Attention
00:38 Introduction to The Stream
00:54 Censorship is a Government-Led Effort
02:51 The Curious Case of TikTok Bans
05:03 It is Never About The Children
Governments, data brokers, and social media companies have a vested interest in filling their giant databases with our information and we know that they can’t protect it. There are data breaches every single day. Former president of Cisco John Chambers once said, “there are two types of companies in the world, those that have been hacked and those that don’t yet realize they have been hacked”. We need to start taking back the narrative that these entities know what is best for our data, and our lives, or else we risk an Orwellian future we will not be able to reverse.
Special Thanks to Al Jazeera and The Stream for inviting me back on the show!
Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy90CrTr0i0
Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell
NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.
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Why I’m A Techno-Optimist Dec 27, 2024

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https://youtu.be/MtHKGaDA30g
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Techno-optimism:b
It’s easy to feel pessimistic, even hopeless, about the future of privacy in a world so deeply intertwined with technology. This is because we’ve been tricked into thinking that powerful technology can only be wielded by powerful entities who want to spy on us.
But I’m very much a techno-optimist. In this video I’ll explain why I believe that we have all the tools at our disposal to write a better future. I’ll also go over some groundbreaking innovations currently in development coming to our near future.
In this new digital world of mass surveillance, we’re far from powerless – we have every reason to feel energized and excited. For the first time, we have both the technology and the cultural momentum to take back our privacy. But we’ll only win it if we stop demonizing technology, and understand that it’s only by harnessing the powerful privacy tech at our disposal, building more of it, and incorporating it into our daily lives can we actually break free from our surveillance shackles.
00:00 I’m a technophile. You wouldn’t think so, though
01:30 Why I am a Techno-Optimist
03:13 Current Privacy Tools
09:19 The Future of Privacy
15:14 The Rise of Privacy Culture
16:26 A White Pilled Future
17:09 Technology Can be a Tool for Liberation
Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell
NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.
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“I Have Nothing to Hide” – The Dangerous Myth About Privacy Dec 13, 2024

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https://youtu.be/Hcqh0ZSza50
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/nothing-to-Hide-v7-ODYSEE-20241213-001:a
“I have nothing to hide”.
It’s become a default response from many to overreaching surveillance.
When did privacy start being about having something to hide? It used to simply be about having the right to decide for ourselves who gets access to our data. But over the past decade we’ve lost that choice, and so much of our personal and sensitive information is shared without our knowledge or explicit consent.
In this video I want to give you a list of arguments you can use in response to anyone who dismisses the importance of privacy because they “have nothing to hide”.
00:00 “I Have Nothing To Hide”
01:33 Privacy is About Consent
02:35 Nothing to Hide, Everything to Protect
04:34 Privacy is NOT Dead
05:18 Your Data Is Forever
06:03 It’s Not About You
08:14 Uncertain Future
10:10 Surveillance Stifles Creativity and Dissent
11:30 Surveillance Isn’t About Criminals
12:29 Your Data Puts Others at Risk
14:25 You Send A Signal With Your Choices
16:21 A Fight We Can’t Afford to Lose
Surveillance is a weapon that is too often used to silence opposition, suppress individuality, and enforce conformity. Privacy is what allows us to think, act, and connect without fear. Without privacy, we lose the ability to dissent, to innovate, and to live freely. The next time someone says, “I have nothing to hide,” remind them of this: Privacy isn’t about hiding. It’s about protecting your rights, your choices, and your future.
Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell
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Block Phone Tracking Nov 29, 2024

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https://youtu.be/PPnFJ8PeSsY
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/faraday-bags:0
Our phones and laptops are like personal tracking devices, constantly emitting signals that map our every move. But what if you could take back control of your privacy without ditching your tech? Enter Faraday bags—a simple yet powerful tool to block unwanted tracking. In this video, I’ll show you how Faraday bags work, the privacy threats they protect against, how to pick the right one, and how to test it. Plus, I’ll share best practices and what Faraday bags can’t do, so you can make the most of this privacy tool.
00:00 We Are Wardriving for Google and Apple
04:06 How Faraday Bags Work
07:07 How Blocking EM Waves Protects Privacy
09:26 Choosing a Faraday Bag
10:53 Where to Buy a Faraday Bag
11:23 Testing a Faraday Bag
12:54 Shortcomings
13:30 Summary
With identity theft, unauthorized tracking, and the constant harvesting of your digital activities on the rise, safeguarding your information is simply smart, not extreme. Take control of your privacy and consider adding a Faraday bag to your toolkit—it’s an easy, practical step for when you need it most.
Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell
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They hide secret code in your apps Nov 15, 2024

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https://youtu.be/vUQLkHK7eNI
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Byron-Tau:1
Your favorite apps might be secretly selling your location and personal data. Governments and shady corporations are buying data from brokers to track your every move—no warrants required. In this interview, I sit down with Byron Tau, author of Means of Control, to uncover the hidden world of secret code in your apps, shady shell companies, and the surveillance economy we've unknowingly accepted. This is a wake-up call for anyone who values their privacy. Watch now to learn how modern tech is being weaponized—and what you can do about it.
00:00 We Must Change Social Norms on Privacy
05:33 Why the US Purchases Data
07:13 Third Party Doctrine
09:44 Evolution of Data Collection
14:12 The Impact of Mass Data Collection
16:10 Insidious Uses for Data
19:43 History of Private vs Government Entities
24:14 How We Can Push Back
27:47 Data Brokers’ Devilish Tactics
30:14 The Data Broker Industry is MASSIVE
32:09 Ways Data Brokers Hide
35:24 Real-Time Bidding
40:41 Data Brokers Make Money Selling YOUR Data
41:51 Codes in Apps
49:27 Distinction Between Law Enforcement and Intelligence
56:50 The Human Component
01:02:03 The Conversation We’re NOT Having
01:05:26 Why We Should Pay for Tech
01:09:18 Chinese vs American Surveillance
01:12:32 Solutions [for now]
01:14:29 Final Thoughts
The only way that we can change things is for us to start illuminating the shadows and have a public discussion, so we can decide what we want as a society of individuals.
Special thanks to Byron Tau!
Links:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706321/means-of-control-by-byron-tau/
https://www.notus.org/byron-tau
Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell
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How To Host AI Locally Nov 01, 2024

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https://youtu.be/CVeZfM0pVyU
https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Local-LLM:d
AI chatbots are taking over the world. But if you want to guarantee your privacy when using them, running an LLM locally is going to be your best bet. In this video I collaborate with The Hated One to show you how, and to explain some AI terminology so that you understand what's going on.
00:00 Your Data is Used to Train Chatbots
01:11 Understanding AI Models
01:28 LLM
02:23 Parameters
03:34 Size
04:51 AI Engine and UX
07:15 Tutorial, courtesy of The Hated One
08:07 Ollama
12:40 Open Web UI installation
13:23 Docker
15:30 Setting up Open Web UI
16:38 Choose to Take Control of Your Data
The biggest advantage of open source models is that you can fine tune them using your own instructions while keeping all data private and confidential. Why trust your data to someone else when you don’t have to?
A huge thank you to The Hated One for his tutorial.
You can find his playlist for staying anonymous here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_QsQp7DyjE&list=PLR_ghQEN2SgDLpuLMLa_0hjJZgrlHoi0a
Brought to you by NBTV team members: The Hated One, Reuben Yap, Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell
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