In 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 Source Capture the Flag (CTF) challenge, revealing how the winners cracked the AES encryption using dictionary attacks, keyword harvesting and the cipher tool hidden in robots.txt. I discuss why the “assume breach” mentality just leaves the doors wide open, using examples from Kevin Mitnick’s 1981 Pacific Bell infiltration to modern ransomware groups like Scattered Spider who breached MGM and Marks & Spencer through social engineering.

I also cover practical tactics for using public Wi-Fi, data curation techniques, the invisible surveillance net including Stingray devices, and provide a deep dive into GrapheneOS covering user profiles, app sandboxing, network controls, sensor permissions, and the proper use of sandboxed Google Play services.

In this week’s episode:

1. Ghost in the Source Capture the Flag challenge results
2. The military mindset problem in cybersecurity
3. Strategic use of public Wi-Fi for account creation and privacy techniques
4. Data curation tactics, and “Minimizing What Can Be Known”
5. Invisible surveillance net and Stingray devices
6. GrapheneOS discussion on user profiles, app sandboxing, network controls, sensors permissions, sandboxed Google Play services, and security architecture

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:

• Noam Chomsky on Internet Privacyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIWsTMcBrjQ
• Noam Chomsky on Advertising - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfIwUlY44CM
• TryHackMe Platform - https://tryhackme.com
• Hack the Box - https://hackthebox.com
• Wired Article on DNC Stingray Surveillance - https://www.wired.com/story/2024-dnc-cell-site-simulator-phone-surveillance/
• IntelTechniques Data Removal Guide - https://inteltechniques.com/workbook.html
• Optery Data Broker Removal - https://optery.com
• Graphene OS - https://grapheneos.org

- Hajime Ryudo

In 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, explore alternative mailing solutions using co-working spaces, detail a four-tier email strategy, and examine the concerning spread of Flock ALPR cameras. I also share insights on anonymous eSIM options and answer listener questions about dealing with Know-Your-Customer requirements.

In this week’s episode:

1. Joining the Matrix community with Element
2. Physical mailbox strategies: UPS stores, virtual CMRA addresses, and co-working spaces
3. Four-tiered email approach using ProtonMail, Fastmail, SimpleLogin, and Gmail sock puppet
4. Mobile phone privacy with Mint Mobile and anonymous eSIM options
5. The Flock ALPR camera threat and how to protect yourself
6. Listener questions: Australian SIM card strategies with KYC requirements
7. Capture the Flag challenge details for June 21st

Matrix Community Rooms

It seems on Element X, it doesn’t list the rooms associated with the Matrix space, so you can click on each of these links to join the rooms:

• https://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-general:matrix.org
• https://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-podcast:matrix.org
• https://matrix.to/#/#lockdown-intro:matrix.org

Show Links:

• Matrix Clients - https://matrix.org/clients
• Matrix Community - https://matrix.to/#/#psysecure:matrix.org
• Smarty Address Lookup - https://www.smarty.com/products/single-address
• Expired Domains - https://www.expireddomains.net/
• Stealths.net (Anonymous eSIMs) - https://stealths.net/
• DeFlock.me (ALPR Camera Map) - https://deflock.me/
• Flock Safety Privacy Policy - https://www.flocksafety.com/privacy-policy
• EFF Article on DeFlock - https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/02/anti-surveillance-mapmaker-refuses-flock-safetys-cease-and-desist-demand
• CTF Challenge Rules - https://psysecure.com/ctf

- “Future of Communications” Alan Watts

Official Website: https://psysecure.com

Podcast music: The R3cluse

In 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 capture the flag challenge, share thoughts on the OSINT Defense & Security Framework progress, and rant about security theater at airports and online services that block VPNs.

In this week’s episode:

1. Apple’s $95 million lawsuit and the ecosystem lock-in problem
2. Why people overshare on social media and how OSINT can exploit it
3. Introduction to the Matrix community
4. Capture the Flag challenge launching June 21st!
5. Progress update on the OSINT Defense & Security Framework (ODSF)
6. Security theater: VPN blocking and other pointless security measures
7. Alternative YouTube clients for privacy (GrayJay and NewPipe)

Show Links:

• Matrix Community - https://matrix.to/#/#psysecure:matrix.org
• CTF Challenge - https://psysecure.com/ctf
• GrayJay (by Futo) - https://grayjay.app
• NewPipe - https://newpipe.net
• WiFi Pineapple - https://shop.hak5.org/products/wifi-pineapple
• System76 Laptops - https://system76.com/laptops
• Little Snitch (macOS Firewall) - https://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/

- Nikos Kazantzakis

Official Website: https://psysecure.com

Podcast music: The R3cluse