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The most dangerous algorithm isnt digital—it is social. Chris from Hide & Speak explains why privacy is the only way to "hack" the way people categorize and dismiss you in the real world.

Full context here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnn8...

#Privacy #Tech #Sovereignty
January 31, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Is Your WhatsApp Chat Actually Private?

New legal challenges claim Meta has been misleading billions of users about end-to-end encryption. Whistleblowers suggest your data is being harvested for internal analytics.

👉 Article & Sources: s.vp.net/yENMX

#WhatsApp #Privacy #Encryption
January 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Honoring the founder of NBTV and the Ludlow Institute as our Hide & Speak Hero of the Week. Naomi Brockwell has spent a decade proving that privacy is about protecting human dignity, not hiding secrets. @naomibrockwell.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpOB...

#NBTV #NaomiBrockwell #privacy
The Surveillance State vs. Naomi Brockwell: Hide & Speak Hero of the Week
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January 30, 2026 at 6:24 PM
This Sat @ 4pm EST: Dr. Jon Padfield (PhD / Former State Rep) joins Hide & Speak to expose the State of Surveillance.

We’re covering Larry Ellison, Flock Safety & the end of the "private" neighborhood.

🔔 Set your reminder: www.youtube.com/watch?v=omDb...

#Surveillance #FlockSafety #RingDoorbells
January 30, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The "Identity Layer" is being force-installed on the internet. 🌐 Malaysia is the latest to mandate government ID for social media access starting in 2026. eKYC is becoming the new standard. 🧵

Read the article and see our sources at s.vp.net/m3KIt

#privacy #Malaysia #SocialMediaBan #Under-16s
January 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
WhisperPair turns your earbuds into spy gear. 🛑

Researchers found that 17 Fast Pair certified devices can be hijacked in seconds. Attackers can trigger mics and track you via Google's Find Hub.

👉 Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/FWFwu

#Security #Privacy #Tech
January 29, 2026 at 10:32 PM
We talk a lot about "digital privacy," but are we ready for the social cost of actually achieving it? Chris explains why escaping the digital grid in 2026 feels like a one-way ticket to the woods. 🌲📱

Don't get caught in the next geofence warrant dragnet.

Link to full stream in the comments.
January 29, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The Retail Surveillance Trap

Major stores like Wegmans and Rite Aid are using facial recognition to link shoppers to police databases without consent.

Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/xuQ7j

#Privacy #Surveillance #Tech
January 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The AI Prompt That Steals Your Schedule

A new "semantic attack" on Google Gemini allowed attackers to steal private meeting data through calendar invites.

Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/bhe6q

#AI #Cybersecurity #Gemini
January 28, 2026 at 11:18 PM
The AI surveillance grid is fragile. 📸🚫

In Bend, Oregon, a single person exposed the "Flock Safety" agenda, and the local government folded once the truth was out.

Don't let them silence your community. 🦋

Full clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULCA...
January 28, 2026 at 8:25 PM
The FTC’s January 2025 COPPA amendments ban selling children’s data for targeted ads without parental consent. Enforcement is ramping up, highlighted by a $20M settlement with Genshin Impact’s operators.

Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/Itr2K

#FTC #Privacy #CyberSecurity
January 28, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The "Reprompt" exploit proves that AI assistants are the new frontline for hackers. By hiding malicious prompts in a URL, attackers can force Microsoft Copilot to leak your data. No downloads required, just one click.

Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/xYkjR

#Security #AI #Privacy
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
The 2026 threat landscape is dominated by AI-driven offensive blitzes. Phishing is getting eery, and voice-mimicking cons are becoming the new norm.

Read the article and see our source: s.vp.net/r1vuI

#Cybersecurity #AI #privacy
January 27, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Geofence Warrants: The digital dragnet you didn't see coming. 🛡️

Why rolling around in a hamster ball might be the only way to keep the government out of your business. 🐹

Full context on car-tracking and signal leakage:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9T6...

#Privacy #Faraday #Geofence #Surveillance
January 27, 2026 at 4:14 PM
UK privacy alert: The House of Lords has voted to ban VPN use for Under-16s. The goal is to enforce the Online Safety Act by stopping minors from bypassing filters. 🚨

Article & Sources: s.vp.net/nsEIu

#VPN #UK #privacy #DigitalRights
January 26, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The "Age-Gate" era has arrived. 🚪 TikTok’s new EU system uses AI to analyze your behavior & predict if you’re under 13. If the AI flags you, it’s ID or ban.

Full article & sources here: s.vp.net/h5Ybc

#EU #TikTok #AgeVerification
January 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Scottsdale's Hidden A.I. Dragnet 🚔

Residents are protesting 85 Flock cameras installed quietly over 3 years. These A.I. readers track your movements and share them with a national database.

Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/DB8bW

#Privacy #AZ #Surveillance
January 25, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The Precedent-Setting SK Telecom Privacy Lawsuit
SK Telecom is fighting a record $91M fine for a 2025 USIM breach.

The Seoul Administrative Court will decide if aggressive remediation can offset regulatory penalties.

Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/LDu7p

#SKT #Privacy #SouthKorea
January 25, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Hide & Speak: Geofence Warrants - Livestream Today at 4pm EST

Join the discussion in the live chat or join our livestream panel to speak with us directly - we want to hear what YOU think!

Set a reminder so you don't miss it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkno...
Hide & Speak: Geofence Warrants
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January 24, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Hot take: If your VPN provider asks you to "trust" them, they’ve already failed the 2026 security standard. 🚩

We are entering the era of the Next Generation VPN. No more promises, just proof.

Get the only VPN that can't spy on you and lets you verify it yourself: vp.net
January 24, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Big Tech’s Hidden Surveillance Exposed

The FTC's latest report "A Look Behind the Screens" uncovers how major social platforms harvest data without opt-outs and ignore deletion requests.

Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/zqBrM

#Privacy #Surveillance #SocialMedia #BigTech
January 24, 2026 at 2:22 PM
ChatGPT is now guessing your age based on your behavior. 🕵️

• OpenAI scans login times & usage quirks
• Suspected teens get restricted content
• Adults must send a selfie to prove age if flagged

👉 Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/UyRvN

#OpenAI #ChatGPT #AgePrediction #AgeVerification
January 23, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The Smart TV business model is actually a data harvesting operation. 📺

That $200 price tag? It is a trap. Nathan explains how manufacturers are selling your data to advertisers to make up the cost.

Don't be the product.

Full clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0NF...

#SmartTV #Privacy #Surveillance
January 23, 2026 at 4:55 PM
New research drops a nuke on IoT privacy. 93 common devices (TVs, assistants, cameras) are leaking MAC addresses and UUIDs over local Wi-Fi protocols like UPnP.

Read the article and see our sources: s.vp.net/4BQ4B

#SmartHome #IoT #privacy
January 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
📢🏆 Nominate Someone for "Hide & Speak Hero of the Week" 🦸‍♂️🗓️

We are going to name a "Hero of the Week" every Saturday on the Hide & Speak livestream on YouTube, 4pm EST. We want to recognize people fighting for privacy, free speech or internet freedom.
January 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM