It's a bit of an annoyance when products talk a lot about "privacy" and "security", but never once mention what sort of threat model they are private/secure against. Then add in something like a bespoke (unvetted?) communication protocol on top and my eyes really start to roll. The people who really want privacy & security enough to be willing to buy something like this will want a lot more detail than what is offere…
As someone who has worked in cybersecurity for decades, it's remarkable to see how security concerns are finally permeating everyday life. We could always predict that the explosion of connected devices would dramatically expand the threat model, but witnessing it unfold in society is something else entirely. This extends beyond just technology: it's now embedded in politics, conflicts, and nearly every aspect of lif…
I remember the boom of “privacy first” products that launched after the Snowden leaks, but they were all money grabs by folks who probably moved on to blockchain later and now AI.
I agree it’s wild how much of a common topic it is. I do miss the days when it was smart curious folks tinkering around.. but so goes every young field.