Changing Threats to Privacy - From TIA to Google

Explore the evolution of privacy threats in the digital age through this Black Hat EU 2010 conference talk. Delve into the history of cryptography battles, the emergence of anonymous darknets, and decentralized communication networks. Examine how these technologies, originally conceived to combat dystopian futures, have fallen short in addressing modern privacy concerns. Analyze the shift from centralized state-based surveillance to more subtle, yet potentially more dangerous threats. Investigate the role of major tech companies like Google in shaping privacy landscapes. Discover emerging solutions and technologies aimed at preserving privacy in the face of evolving challenges. Gain insights into topics such as adblocking, data freedom, social democracy, key disclosure, and off-the-record messaging systems.

Introduction
The Lock War
The Clipper Chip
Cyberpunk
PGP Source Code
Choice
Adblock
Google Analytics
The totalitarian future
Why people freaked out
Googles intent
Googles choice
Trends have changed
The present is subtle
Google
Google Sharing
Facebook
Twitter
Data Freedom
Social Democracy
Key Disclosure
Off the Record Messaging
Whisper Systems
OTR Drive
Flatfoot