In an era where digital surveillance has become increasingly sophisticated, the average smartphone user often takes for granted the invisible layers of security protecting their personal data. However, for a select group of high-profile individuals—including journalists, human rights activists, and political dissidents—the threat of state-sponsored "mercenary" spyware is not merely theoretical. It is an everyday […]
From Personal Digital Detox to a $20K MRR SaaS: The Tech Lockdown Story
Main Facts In the latest installment of the Niche Pursuits podcast, host Ben Adler sits down with Ben Bozzay, the solo founder behind Tech Lockdown. What began as a personal quest to curb excessive screen time during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns has evolved into a thriving software-as-a-service (SaaS) enterprise generating $20,000 in monthly recurring revenue […]
From Personal Problem to $20K MRR: The Strategic Evolution of Tech Lockdown
In the landscape of modern entrepreneurship, the most resilient business models often share a common origin: a founder who is their own first customer. Ben Bozzay, the visionary behind Tech Lockdown, embodies this archetype. What began as a personal struggle with digital distraction has transformed into a robust, $20,000-per-month Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) entity. Bozzay’s journey, recently […]
OpenAI rolls out Lockdown Mode to curb prompt-injection data theft risks
OpenAI has begun rolling out a new security feature called ‘Lockdown Mode’ across its products, making the feature available to eligible Free, Go, Plus, Pro, and self-serve ChatGPT Business accounts. The company said the optional setting targets people and organisations that handle sensitive information and seek stronger protection against data exfiltration risks linked to prompt-injection […]