The speaker criticizes the Indian government for not providing data on important issues such as migrant worker deaths, farmer suicides, and job losses during the COVID-19 crisis, but having access to and broadcasting private WhatsApp chats of celebrities like Deepika Padukone. The speaker then explains how WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption works and how it keeps messages private, but highlights three loopholes that can compromise this security: physical access to the phone, WhatsApp groups, and backups. To avoid these loopholes, the speaker suggests keeping phones and apps updated, using passcodes and biometric authentication, avoiding WhatsApp groups, and turning off backups. Additionally, the speaker recommends using two-factor authentication, apps like Signal, and VPNs like Nord VPN to further protect online privacy.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Modi government does not have data on the number of migrant workers who died while going back home during the lockdown.
2. The Modi government does not have data on the number of farmers who committed suicide.
3. The Modi government does not have data on the number of MSMEs that shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. The Modi government does not have data on the number of health workers who died while working on the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. The Modi government does not have data on the number of jobs lost during the COVID-19 crisis.
6. The government has data on Deepika Padukone's WhatsApp chats from 2 years ago.
7. WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted, meaning only the sender and receiver can read them.
8. SMS messages are not end-to-end encrypted and can be accessed by telecom operators.
9. Email is also not end-to-end encrypted and can be intercepted by anyone.
10. WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption works by encrypting the message, putting it in a "box" with a "lock," and only the receiver having the "key" to open it.
11. If someone physically accesses your phone, they can read your WhatsApp messages.
12. Putting a passcode on your phone and WhatsApp can add an extra layer of security.
13. WhatsApp groups are not as secure as individual chats, as anyone can be added to the group and read the messages.
14. Invite links to WhatsApp groups can be shared publicly, allowing anyone to join the group and read the chats.
15. Backing up WhatsApp messages to Google Drive or iCloud removes end-to-end encryption, making them vulnerable to hacking.
16. The Indian government banned over 200 Chinese apps, including TikTok and PubG, for allegedly misusing user data.
17. The Indian government does not have a data privacy law.
18. Keeping your phone and apps updated to the latest software can help protect against loopholes.
19. Disabling auto-download of photos and videos on WhatsApp can prevent viruses from being downloaded.
20. Using a VPN can encrypt internet activity and protect privacy.
21. Nord VPN is a VPN service that can bypass Chinese firewall restrictions and has its headquarters in a country where the government is not influential.
22. Using a VPN can allow you to spoof your location and access internet from a different country.