Summary of Q&A: Does RCS Make SMS Worthwhile?

The video discusses the security of SMS messages, with the mention of RCS supporting end-to-end encryption but not all of it does by default. The speakers also talk about helpful automations in digital privacy and security, such as data removal services and package managers. They mention using GitHub for website updates as a custom automation example. Split tunneling with a VPN is also discussed, with examples of apps being split-tunneled for security reasons. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding the benefits of using a VPN for each service. The video concludes with a mention of Apple's private relay VPN and the importance of asking each provider how a VPN would benefit their service. The main speakers are not explicitly identified in the subtitles.

Notable Quotes

06:49 — « I split tunnel the grocery store app outside the VPN just to get the grocery store to shut up and work right. »
07:41 — « I guess I would just ask what benefit using a VPN would provide for each service on your phone or your computer. »

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