August 2026

Modern Spy Tech?

*Sponsored by ProtonMail​

It seems like we have tons of options when it comes to internet browsers, but what if I told you that almost all browsers are run by 3 engines, and that all "free" browsers have one of only two ways to make money?

​The TRUTH about Internet Browsers​

Go Deeper: Your browser impacts the way you experience the internet, which is something most people don't realize. Here are some other videos to watch:

Brave Settings If you use the Brave browser, here are the security settings I use and recommend: ​Watch the video →​

No More Chrome If you're still using Google Chrome as your browser, watch this: ​Watch the video →​

Proton Mail Did you know that you can create a new Proton Mail account, import your Gmail archive and then forward any new Gmail messages to Proton? In just a few minutes, you can add better privacy and security to your communications and stop relying so much on Google. Trust me...it's worth a try. Try Proton Mail

new browsers are hard

Hi [CORRECTED_NAME GOES HERE], as I was doing my research for the latest video on internet browsers, the one question that kept coming up in my head might be the one you've asked as well:

With AI vibe-coding, why don't we have more options other than Chromium and WebKit?

The more I dug, I found out just how hard it is to build a new browser from scratch. It's incredibly time consuming and there's not a lot of money to be made from it.

That's why something like the new Ladybird browser is so interesting. It's going to take years to develop, but maybe, just maybe, we can get a truly independent web browser like we haven't had before.

And thankfully, since switching browsers is so simple, more people will be willing to do it.

What about you? Did you choose your browser or do you just use the default one on your devices?

This Week in Privacy News

​multiple phones on 1 Signal account!​

You can link more devices with one phone number on Signal now, including an Android phone or iPhone. Signal already supported linking PCs and iPads, but not additional phones.

--> Theverge.com/tech/975407/signal-linked-devices-sync

​cyber attack shuts down an entire California city​

Suisun City has shut down its computer network and declared a state of emergency after a cybersecurity attack impacted services like police and fire dispatch in the community. The attack “hit critical public safety operations, including 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, records and City services,” the city's website said.

--> Nbcbayarea.com/news/local/suisun-city-state-of-emergency-cyberattack/4125654/

​hacking a Boeing 737 navigation system​

Well this is scary. Researchers from the University of California at San Diego and Oberlin College have presented a hacking technique capable of commandeering the autopilot of a Boeing 737 to redirect its navigation or silently altering key values in the plane's takeoff and fuel calculations while spoofing the results on the pilot's screen

--> Wired.com/story/this-coin-sized-device-can-hack-a-boeing-737/

Congrats to the Winners!

Last week we ran a giveaway for the Identity Theft book and I'm happy to share the names of the 10 winners. If you see your name here, please check your email for a message from me.

Fino L.
Steve M.
John W.
Meshari A.
Lucas S.
Nancy Y.
Greg
JT
William H.
Jean G.

Thanks to everybody who participated in the giveaway!

✌️

Josh

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