The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security
by Ray Heffer
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Hiding in Plain Sight, The Art of OSINT with Tony Daly
Hiding in Plain Sight, The Art of OSINT with Tony Daly
About this podcast
Welcome to The Lockdown. Privacy doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. The inability to attain extreme levels of privacy shouldn’t deter one from taking any protective measures at all. The show is hosted by Ray Heffer, an expert in the field of privacy and cybersecurity, with each episode touching on a range of topics such as data privacy, password management, and secure browsing habits. Tin-foil hats are optional!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 39 episodes
- Hiding in Plain Sight, The Art of OSINT with Tony Daly · 1 h 13 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode we're joined by Tony Daly, Managing Director of Seiber, for a deep dive into open-source intelligence (OSINT). Tony discussess what separates professional…
- You Are The Proxy - Hackers, Experts, and Bad Advice · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode, we continue with a closer look at what cybersecurity competence actually means, and why qualifications, compliance frameworks, and public reputation are poor…
- It's Time to Think Like A CISO · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 1Season 2 of The Lockdown is here, with a renewed focus on the overlap between privacy, security, and open-source intelligence. In this episode, Ray explains why reconnaissance…
- 034 - Final Episode · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 34In this final episode of The Lockdown, I reflect on the journey of the podcast, and explaining why I’m redirecting my energy to other projects. I discuss the importance of…
- 033 - Black Mirror - Is the UK's Surveillance State Coming to America? · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 33In this episode, I share news from my recent trip to the UK, noticing how it seems to have reached the epic proportions of a Black Mirror episode; from the absurd TV licensing…
- 032 - No Salt Required: Listener Questions Before the Break · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 32In this episode I address listener feedback and questions, from clarifying my stance on the “Tea” controversy to sharing practical tips from the community about Privacy.com…
- 031 - When Privacy Tools Betray You, Safety Apps That Dox and Revoked Anonymous Payments · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 31In this episode, I discuss the challenges facing privacy-focused payment solutions like Privacy.com, exploring alternatives and the troubling rise of KYC requirements across the…
- 030 - Info Stealers, GrapheneOS Drama, and Why Video Games and Anti-Virus Are Spyware · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 30In 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…
- 029 - Minimize not Militarize and Avoiding Surveillance with GrapheneOS · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 29In this episode, I explore the difference between the military mindset and the more stealth approach of minimization in cybersecurity. I share the results from the Ghost in the…
- 028 - Silence & Stealth - Mailbox, Email & Anti-KYC Phone Strategies · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 28In this episode, I discuss three key strategies for maintaining privacy and security across your physical mailbox, email, and phone. I discuss the growing Matrix community…
- 027 - Stop Playing the Game, Join The New Matrix Privacy Community · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 27In this episode, I discuss breaking free from the Apple ecosystem, the dangers of social media oversharing, and introduce our new Matrix community. I also cover the upcoming…
- 026 - Ghost in the Source (Announcement) · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 26In this brief episode between travels, I announce the “Ghost in the Source” capture the flag challenge, a cryptographic hunt on my website starting June 21st, 2025. At the end of…
- 025 - AI Privacy Concerns with ChatGPT and Claude · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 25In this episode, I explore the privacy implications of using AI apps like ChatGPT and Claude on mobile devices. I discuss why ChatGPT’s requirement for Google Play Store login…
- 024 - Minimize What Can Be Known with the OSINT Defense & Security Framework (OSDF) · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 24In this episode, I discuss what has been keeping me away from the mic, the Open Source Intelligence Defense and Security Framework (ODSF), and share updates on privacy topics…
- 023 - Apple Removes ADP in the UK, the Privacy Implications and Listener Q&A · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 23In this episode, we dive into Apple’s latest privacy retreat with the removal of Advanced Data Protection (ADP) for iCloud in the UK. We break down why Apple made this move, how…
- 022 - Deep Dive into Session Private Messenger with Co-Founder Kee Jefferys · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 22In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into Session, a private messaging app, with its co-founder Kee Jefferys. We discuss the philosophy behind Session, its technical…
- 021 - Digital Minimalism and Why Your Messages Aren't Really Private · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this week's episode we dive deep into both the psychological and privacy implications of social media apps. I reflect on my observations during recent travels, and explore how…
- 020 - The State of Privacy in 2025 · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 20This week on The Lockdown, The Practical Privacy & Security Podcast, we’re kicking off the new year with reflections, updates, and a deep dive into key privacy issues that are…
- 019 - A Conversation with Luke Mulks from Brave Software · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode I speak with Luke Mulks, who is the VP of Business Operations at Brave Software. We discuss the privacy concerns over traditional web-based ads, and why Brave is…
- 018 - Back to the Basics and not Overthinking Privacy · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode, we go back to the basics as I discuss what I would do today if I were starting from scratch. It begins with deleting social media accounts, especially Facebook…
