Shared Security Podcast

In episode 131 for July 27th 2020: The FBI charges two Chinese hackers for one of the largest Chinese directed hacking campaigns ever discovered, how the BadPower fast charger attack could melt or set your devices on fire, and details on a massive leak of Instacart customer information. ** Links mentioned on the show ** […] The post Chinese Hacking Campaign Exposed, BadPower Fast Charger Attack, Instacart Data Leak appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 102 of our July monthly show Scott and Tom walk-through the recommended privacy settings for Amazon Echo and Google Home smart speakers. ** Links mentioned on the show ** 8 ways to protect your Amazon Echo privacy while working from home https://www.cnet.com/how-to/8-ways-to-protect-your-amazon-echo-privacy-while-working-from-home/ How To Make Your Amazon Echo and Google Home as Private […] The post Privacy Settings for Amazon Echo and Google Home appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 130 for July 20th 2020: Details on the big Twitter hack which took over high-profile accounts, a major wormable critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows DNS Server, and how email impersonation attacks take advantage of everyone working from home. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Twitter blames ‘coordinated’ attack on its systems for […] The post The Big Twitter Hack, Critical Windows DNS Server Update, Email Impersonation Attacks appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 129 for July 13th 2020: Impact of the F5-BIG-IP critical vulnerability, security updates and your WiFi router, and details about new research that shows how billions of compromised credentials are available in the cyber underground. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Mitigating critical F5 BIG-IP RCE flaw not enough, bypass found https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mitigating-critical-f5-big-ip-rce-flaw-not-enough-bypass-found/ […] The post F5 BIG-IP Exploit, WiFi Router Security Updates, Password Reuse appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 128 for July 6th 2020: New TikTok privacy concerns, the rise of macOS ransomware, and details on new research about bad password choices. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Family Safety and Security with Andy Murphy from The Secure Dad Podcast https://sharedsecurity.net/2020/06/29/family-safety-and-security-with-andy-murphy-from-the-secure-dad-podcast EARN IT Act, Facial Recognition Fail, Can I Be Phished? […] The post TikTok Privacy Concerns, macOS Ransomware, Bad Passwords appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 101 of our June monthly show: Scott and Tom discuss the privacy concerns with the EARN IT Act, more stories of facial recognition fail, and Scott talks about his new podcast, Can I Be Phished? ** Links mentioned on the show ** PETITION: Nearly 500,000 say Congress shouldn’t ‘kill encryption’ with the EARN […] The post EARN IT Act, Facial Recognition Fail, Can I Be Phished? appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 127 for June 29th 2020: Family safety and security with special guest Andy Murphy host of The Secure Dad podcast. I really enjoyed this interview with Andy! If you’re looking for a podcast about home and family security, self-defense, and more you should definitely subscribe to his show! ** Links mentioned on the […] The post Family Safety and Security with Andy Murphy from The Secure Dad Podcast appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 126 for June 22nd 2020: Details on the largest Distributed Denial of Service attack ever recorded, new security features in Dropbox, and the latest on new North Korean targeted cyber-attacks. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Zoom will provide end-to-end encryption to all users https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/zoom-will-provide-end-to-end-encryption-to-all-users/ AWS said it mitigated […] The post Largest DDoS Attack Ever, New Dropbox Features, North Korean Cyber-Attacks appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 125 for June 15th 2020: Our top 5 tips for staying private and secure during a protest. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Privacy And Security While Protesting https://silent-pocket.com/blogs/news/privacy-and-security-while-protesting You Have a First Amendment Right to Record the Police https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/06/you-have-first-amendment-right-record-police Protecting Your Privacy if Your Phone is Taken Away […] The post 5 Tips to Stay Private and Secure During a Protest appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.

In episode 124 for June 8th 2020: Details on how the Minneapolis Police website may have been hacked, Zoom’s plan to implement end-to-end encryption, and why eBay and other sites may be port scanning your computer. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** After Anonymous Promises Retribution for George Floyd’s Death, Minneapolis […] The post Minneapolis Police Website Hacked, Zoom Encryption, eBay Port Scanning appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.