Shared Security Podcast
Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Johnson
Shared Security is the the longest-running cybersecurity and privacy podcast where industry veterans Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson break down the week’s security WTF moments, privacy fails, human mistakes, and “why is this still a problem?” stories — with humor, honesty, and hard-earned real-world experience. Whether you’re a security pro, a privacy advocate, or just here to hear Kevin yell about vendor nonsense, this podcast delivers insights you’ll actually use — and laughs you probably need. Real security talk from people who’ve lived it.
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2022 • 28min
Rehumanizing Cybersecurity with Lianne Potter
Award-winning security transformation manager and digital anthropologist Lianne Potter joins us to discuss the fascinating topic of digital anthropology and how we can rehumanize cybersecurity. In this episode Lianne discusses how she became a digital anthropologist, how this field applies to cybersecurity, and the one thing organizations need to do to bring the human back […]
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Apr 18, 2022 • 29min
Dumbphone Sales are Soaring, John Oliver Blackmails Congress, Cicada Chinese APT Group
More young people seem to be choosing dumbphones over smartphones, but is it because of privacy concerns or because its trendy? John Oliver, host of the ‘Last Week Tonight’ show, used data brokers to obtain lawmakers’ digital footprints and promised to not release the data as long as Congress passes privacy legislation. Plus details about […]
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Apr 11, 2022 • 25min
Truths and Myths of Privacy, Fake Shopping Apps, Borat RAT Malware
Scott and Tom explain why privacy isn’t dead, why everyone should care about their privacy, and how you should respond to someone that says “I don’t care about privacy, I have nothing to hide!”. Plus, details on a new attack using fake shopping apps and how a new malware toolkit called “Borat RAT” is no […]
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Apr 4, 2022 • 40min
Google Android vs Apple iOS: Which is Better for Privacy and Cybersecurity?
This week we battle it out between the two mobile tech giants, Google Android vs Apple iOS, and discuss which one is better for your privacy and cybersecurity. Topics include: app stores and OS updates, ad tracking, and native text messaging. All this plus how Apple and Facebook fell for a massive email scam. ** […]
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Mar 28, 2022 • 28min
LAPSUS$ Hacks Okta, Browser-in-the Browser Phishing Attack, Popular Software Package Updated to Wipe Russian Systems
The LAPSUS$ hacking group has claimed to have hacked both Microsoft and Okta, details about a novel phishing technique called a browser-in-the-browser (BitB) attack, and how a popular software package that has 1.1 million weekly downloads released a new tampered version to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by wiping arbitrary file contents. ** Links mentioned […]
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Mar 21, 2022 • 30min
Top 3 Location Tracking Apps: Do They Sell Your Data?
This week we discuss the top 3 location tracking apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play and which ones sell your data. Plus, details about recent fake Chick-fil-A and Olive Garden vouchers on Facebook. ** Links mentioned on the show ** #1 Phone Tracker by Number https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mg.locations.track5 https://onelocator.com/ – Android https://www.locatorprivacy.com/ – iOS […]
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Mar 14, 2022 • 28min
Amazon Echos Hack Themselves, Fraud Is Flourishing on Zelle, Samsung Galaxy Source Code Stolen
A new attack uses Alexa’s functionality to force Amazon Echo devices to make self-issued commands, payment app Zelle has become popular with fraudsters and banks don’t seem to care, and details about hackers who have stolen source code for Samsung Galaxy devices. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Preorder Your Professionally Evil Aloha Shirt […]
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Mar 7, 2022 • 21min
Russia Gets Hacked, Microsoft 365 Credential Stuffing, McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine Hackers
This week we discuss some of the more interesting hacks of Russian assets, technology, and more. Scott discusses recent credential stuffing attacks on Microsoft 365 accounts, and a fascinating story about ice cream machine “hackers” that are suing McDonald’s for $900 million dollars in damages. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Round up of […]
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Feb 28, 2022 • 26min
TikTok Circumvents Privacy Protections, Russian Sanction Attacks, Apple AirTag Anti-Stalking Measures
How TikTok can circumvent privacy protections and performs device tracking that gives TikTok full access to user data, the US government warns about ransomware attacks after Biden’s new sanctions against Russia, and details about the latest beta for iOS 15.4 which includes new features designed to prevent Apple AirTags from being used to stalk people. […]
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Feb 21, 2022 • 27min
MoviePass Tracking Your Eyeballs, Shipment Delivery Scams, SIM Swappers Arrested
MoviePass will use facial recognition and eye tracking to make sure you’re watching ads, new types of shipment-delivery scams are being used to spread malware, and details on the arrests of a SIM swapping gang and how you can protect yourself against a SIM swapping attack. ** Links mentioned on the show ** 4-week SLNT […]
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