In this episode we’re discussing the alarming breach of the Tea app, a platform intended for women to share dating experiences. The hack resulted in the exposure of over 13,000 government ID photos, 72,000 user images, and over a million private messages due to poor security practices. We’ll discuss the role of sloppy coding, an […]

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In this episode, we discuss a rising scam involving random smishing text messages. Learn how these messages work, why they’re effective, and what you can do to protect yourself. Discover the dangers of replying to vague text messages from unknown numbers and get practical tips on how to block and report spam texts. Stay safe […]

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This week we explore the recent Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability that has led to widespread exploitation by ransomware gangs and Chinese State-sponsored hackers. We also cover the confirmed compromise of multiple US agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, in a large-scale cyber espionage campaign. Kevin Johnson joins to discuss the implications of these events, the […]

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In this episode, we examine Amazon’s Ring doorbell camera amid rising privacy concerns and policy changes. The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s recent report criticizes Ring’s AI-first approach and the rollback of prior privacy reforms, describing it as ‘techno authoritarianism.’ We also discuss a recent scare among Ring users on May 28, related to an unexplained series […]

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In this episode, join hosts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson as they discuss the controversial topic of seniors writing down passwords. They discuss how threat modeling differs for the elderly, the practicality of using password managers, two-factor authentication, and future solutions like passkeys. The conversation includes humorous anecdotes and touches on broader cybersecurity […]

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In this episode, we discuss the often overlooked security issues within Google Workspace. Rajan Kapoor, Field CISO at Material Security, joins us to talk about how Material Security is redefining the protection of documents, email accounts, and data in Google Workspace. We explore the unique challenges Workspace presents compared to traditional tools, and how Material […]

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In this episode, we explore the revolutionary concept of autonomous penetration testing with a discussion into Cybersecurity startup XBOW’s recent breakthrough. XBOW claims to have topped HackerOne’s leaderboard using a fully autonomous AI agent, raising significant questions about the future of offensive security. Hosts discuss the potential of AI in pen testing, the implications for […]

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Is there really a cybersecurity talent shortage, or are we just looking in all the wrong places? This week on the Shared Security Podcast, we tackle the buzz around the so-called cybersecurity skills gap. Host Tom Eston welcomes Katie Soper, Senior Consultant at Avetix Cyber and co-founder of the CyberVault Podcast, to discuss the challenges […]

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