In this special edition of Privacy Files, we're launching Deep Cover—a new format that goes beneath the headlines and straight into the mechanisms of control.
This episode uncovers a surveillance weapon deployed against journalists, lawyers, activists, politicians, and ordinary people—all without a single click.
Most have heard the name.
Very few understand what it actually did.
Even fewer realize how close they are to being next.
You’ll hear exactly how this zero-click spyware bypassed encrypted apps, burrowed into devices, and turned freedom of expression into a traceable vulnerability—used by governments who had everything to lose.
We name names. We draw the lines. We expose the machine.
This is Deep Cover.
Welcome inside.
🔗 Referenced in this episode:
🛡️ Recommended Apps to Identify & Block Trackers
📲 For Android:
TrackerControl (F-Droid) – Blocks hidden tracking by intercepting network requests.
RethinkDNS + Firewall – A powerful local DNS firewall with tracker detection and blocking.
Blokada 5 (F-Droid) – Blocks ads, trackers, and malicious traffic system-wide without root access.
🍏 For iPhone (iOS):
Lockdown Privacy – App and DNS-level blocking of trackers and analytics tools.
Guardian Firewall + VPN – Commercial-grade firewall that detects and blocks data leaks in real-time.
1Blocker – Advanced content and tracker blocker for Safari and web traffic.
🔐 Also Mentioned in This Episode:
📲 Above Phone – Private, De-Googled Phones (partnered recommendation)
📕 The Firewall Insider Tier on Substack – Get:
Access to The Firewall Report app
Weekly members-only deep dives
Digital copy of The No BS Guide to Securing Your Network
20% off all digital products
🌐 Clarity – Jason’s New Project (Live Now)
🎧 New episodes every week.
Available on Substack, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you still have a little control left.
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