

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.
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Jul 5, 2021 • 21min
LinkedIn Data Leak, Western Digital NAS Attacks, STIR/SHAKEN Deadline
Was there another LinkedIn “data leak” or is this just the same data anyone with a LinkedIn account can access? Western Digital Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices under attack, and details on the STIR/SHAKEN deadline which is supposed to help stop robocalls. ** Links mentioned on the show ** New LinkedIn Data Leak Leaves 700 Million […]
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Jul 2, 2021 • 46min
Asset Discovery with Chris Kirsch Co-Founder at Rumble
Chris Kirsch co-founder and chief revenue officer at Rumble joins us in our June monthly show to talk about how Rumble is solving the problem of asset discovery. You also get to see a demo of Rumble in action and learn about the many talents that Chris has like pickpocketing! ** Links mentioned on the […]
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Jun 28, 2021 • 28min
Off Limits Critical Infrastructure, Ransomware on Repeat, Cyber Safe Drinking Water
What does it really mean when Biden tells Putin critical US infrastructure is “off limits”, details on a recent survey which shows ransomware payments create repeat attacks, and how cyber safe is your drinking water? ** Links mentioned on the show ** Biden Tells Putin Critical Infrastructure Sectors ‘Off Limits’ to Russian Hacking https://beta.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/biden-tells-putin-critical-infrastructure-sectors-off-limits-to-russian-hacking Ransomware […]
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Jun 21, 2021 • 22min
TikTok Collecting Biometric Data, Peloton Bike+ Vulnerability, Nextdoor App Concerns
TikTok can now collect biometric data from user content, researchers find a vulnerability in Peloton bikes, and why some people think that Nextdoor might be the next big social network. ** Links mentioned on the show ** TikTok Can Now Collect Biometric Data https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2021/06/tiktok-can-now-collect-biometric-data.html McAfee discovers vulnerability in Peloton Bike+ https://www.zdnet.com/article/mcafee-discovers-vulnerability-in-peloton-bike Nextdoor: The next big […]
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Jun 14, 2021 • 23min
ANOM FBI Global Crime Sting, Colonial Pipeline Updates, Password Leak Research
Details about the “ANOM” global crime sting where the FBI created a fake encrypted mobile phone for criminals that promised secure communications, new details about how the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack started, and some really bad security research about stolen user credentials. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Only the following devices have Amazon […]
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Jun 7, 2021 • 26min
Amazon Sidewalk, NFTs and Cybersecurity, Norton 360 Cryptocurrency Mining
Is Amazon Sidewalk the latest threat to our privacy? Also, what’s the big deal about NFTs, and why mining cryptocurrency through your anti-virus software is a horrible idea. ** Links mentioned on the show ** What Does Amazon Sidewalk Mean for Your Privacy? https://www.makeuseof.com/what-does-amazon-sidewalk-mean-for-your-privacy/ https://thehackernews.com/2021/05/your-amazon-devices-to-automatically.html Note! Only the following devices have Amazon Sidewalk enabled (for […]
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May 31, 2021 • 25min
Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order, Apple’s AirTag, Cyber Insurance
Details about Biden’s cybersecurity executive order, privacy and stalking concerns with Apple’s new AirTag technology, and why some cyber insurance companies may not pay out for ransomware in the future. ** Links mentioned on the show ** New Cybersecurity Executive Order: What You Need to Know https://www.veracode.com/blog/security-news/new-cybersecurity-executive-order-what-you-need-know How Apple’s AirTag turns us into unwitting spies […]
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May 29, 2021 • 23min
How Gamification is Changing Cybersecurity
Gamification is changing cybersecurity and the way we learn! Scott Wright, Co-host and CEO of Click Armor, joins us this month to discuss why gamification is a “game” changer in our industry. ** Links mentioned on the show ** What is Gamified Learning? https://clickarmor.ca/guide-to-gamified-learning/ ** Watch this episode on YouTube ** https://youtu.be/C37MnOUWsv0 ** Thank you […]
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May 24, 2021 • 27min
Colonial Pipeline Updates, DarkSide Goes Dark, Cybersecurity Best Practices
More news and updates about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, the DarkSide ransomware as a service (RaaS) goes dark on the dark web, and why we still need cybersecurity best practices (regardless of an opinion piece that says otherwise). ** Links mentioned on the show ** Colonial Pipeline Paid Nearly $5 Million in Ransom to […]
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May 17, 2021 • 20min
The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack
This week Tom and Kevin discuss the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, RaaS (Ransomware as a Service), and why ransomware attacks are not going away anytime soon. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Colonial Pipeline Hackers, DarkSide, Apologize, Say Goal ‘Is to Make Money’ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/colonial-pipeline-hackers-darkside-apologize-say-goal-is-to-make-money/ar-BB1gBzhB Colonial Pipeline attack: Everything you need to know https://www.zdnet.com/article/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-colonial-pipeline-ransomware-attack/ Ransomware […]
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