Topic: Countermeasures

2 chapters across the catalog

Chip In!
Episode 1050 16:52 - 21:11

1050: Chip In!

Drone Security and DroneShield Countermeasures

A personal anecdote regarding a drone hovering near a 29th-floor balcony in Austin leads to a review of anti-drone technology. DroneShield.com offers a "DroneGun Tactical" device designed to jam signals and manage drone payloads from up to one kilometer away. The discussion covers the legal and safety implications of using nets or signal scramblers to combat invasive aerial surveillance in urban environments.

Rats on a Plane
Episode 996 36:37 - 38:08

996: Rats on a Plane

Privacy Countermeasures, Radio Noise for Smart Speakers

To counter the ambient listening of smart speakers, a suggestion is made to place a small portable radio next to the device. By leaving the radio on constantly, the device's microphone is flooded with irrelevant audio, preventing it from capturing private household conversations while the user potentially collects data-sharing incentives.