New California Data Privacy Law, Wyze Data Leak, ToTok Spy App

Posted on January 6, 2020January 3, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 102: Details on the new California data privacy law, the Wyze data leak, and what is the ToTok app and could it be spying on you? ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Enter our Silent Pocket New Year’s Giveaway – Deadline to enter: January 11th 2020 https://kingsumo.com/g/jsz2pk/silent-pocket-faraday-bag-new-years-giveaway Details on Read more about New California Data Privacy Law, Wyze Data Leak, ToTok Spy App[…]

Rebecca Herold “The Privacy Professor”

Posted on December 27, 2019December 30, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 95 of our monthly show we’re joined by special guest Rebecca Herold, the “Privacy Professor”. Rebecca is a well known expert in the privacy and cybersecurity community and gives us an update on what she’s been working on, what her thoughts are on the current state of privacy regulations (CCPA, GLBA, etc), and Read more about Rebecca Herold “The Privacy Professor”[…]

Amazon Smart Glasses, Webkey Social Engineering, Erase Your Old Hard Drives!

Posted on September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 92 of our monthly show Tom and Scott talk about Amazon’s new smart glasses that work with Alexa, what webkey’s are and how they could be used for social engineering, and why you should always erase old hard drives and other data storage before selling or giving away computers and other electronics. Looking Read more about Amazon Smart Glasses, Webkey Social Engineering, Erase Your Old Hard Drives![…]

Apple iOS 13, Venmo Scams, Simjacking Attacks

Posted on September 23, 2019September 21, 2019 by Tom Eston

You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 87 for September 22nd 2019: Everything you need to know about Apple iOS 13, Venmo scams you need to be aware of, and new details about “Simjacking” attacks This week I had Read more about Apple iOS 13, Venmo Scams, Simjacking Attacks[…]

New Firefox Privacy Protections, Apple iOS Zero-Days, Facebook User Phone Numbers Exposed

Posted on September 9, 2019September 6, 2019 by Tom Eston

You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 85 for September 9th 2019: Firefox will now block all third-party tracking cookies and more by default, serious vulnerabilities found in Apple iOS, and the latest on the huge database of Facebook Read more about New Firefox Privacy Protections, Apple iOS Zero-Days, Facebook User Phone Numbers Exposed[…]

Android “Ghost Click” Apps, New Apple Siri Privacy Protections, Credit Card Spying

Posted on September 2, 2019September 1, 2019 by Tom Eston

You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 84 for September 2nd 2019: “Ghost click” Android apps found on the Google Play Store, new privacy protections for Apple’s Siri voice assistant, and did you know that your credit card may Read more about Android “Ghost Click” Apps, New Apple Siri Privacy Protections, Credit Card Spying[…]

Shared Security Podcast 10yr Anniversary

10 Year Anniversary Episode with Kevin Johnson and Jayson E. Street

Posted on August 29, 2019September 6, 2019 by Tom Eston

In Episode 91 of this very special episode of our monthly show, Tom and Scott are joined by special guests Kevin Johnson and Jayson E. Street back to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of this podcast! We talk about the history of the show, what’s improved (or not improved) in the last 10 years from Read more about 10 Year Anniversary Episode with Kevin Johnson and Jayson E. Street[…]

New Facebook Privacy Controls, Apple iOS Patching Mistake, MoviePass Data Breach

Posted on August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 by Tom Eston

You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 83 for August 26th 2019: Facebook announces new off-Facebook activity privacy controls, how Apple made everyone’s iOS device vulnerable, and details on the massive MoviePass data breach. This week I read yet Read more about New Facebook Privacy Controls, Apple iOS Patching Mistake, MoviePass Data Breach[…]

Biometric Security Data Breach, Critical Windows Vulnerabilities, FBI Data Harvesting

Posted on August 19, 2019August 16, 2019 by Tom Eston

You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 82 for August 19th 2019: The BioStar2 biometric security data breach, wormable vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, and the FBI trying to harvest your social media data. Can you believe that this week Read more about Biometric Security Data Breach, Critical Windows Vulnerabilities, FBI Data Harvesting[…]

FaceApp, Facebook's $5B fine, Amazon Brushing Scams

FaceApp Privacy Panic, Facebook’s 5 Billion Dollar Fine, Amazon Brushing Scams

Posted on July 22, 2019July 21, 2019 by Tom Eston

This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for July 22nd 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: The FaceApp privacy panic, Facebook’s 5 billion dollar fine from the FTC, and what you need to know about two new types of Amazon scams. Traveling internationally this summer? If so, make sure you protect Read more about FaceApp Privacy Panic, Facebook’s 5 Billion Dollar Fine, Amazon Brushing Scams[…]