Equifax Hacked by China, Israeli Voter Registry Exposed, How the CIA Owned Encryption

Posted on February 17, 2020February 14, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 108 for February 17th 2020: The US charges four Chinese military hackers in the Equifax data breach, how Israel’s entire voter registry was exposed, and details on the encryption provider that was secretly owned by the CIA for the last fifty years. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** U.S. Read more about Equifax Hacked by China, Israeli Voter Registry Exposed, How the CIA Owned Encryption[…]

Voting by Smartphone, Jeff Bezos Hacked, Microsoft Security Breach

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 by Tom Eston

In episode 96 of our monthly we discuss the controversy of voting by smartphone in our elections, the Jeff Bezos hacking incident, and the recent Microsoft support security breach. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Seattle-Area Voters To Vote By Smartphone In 1st For U.S. Elections https://www.npr.org/2020/01/22/798126153/exclusive-seattle-area-voters-to-vote-by-smartphone-in-1st-for-u-s-elections Saudi Prince Allegedly Hacked Read more about Voting by Smartphone, Jeff Bezos Hacked, Microsoft Security Breach[…]

Disney+ Hacked Accounts, Black Friday Scams, Android Camera Exploits

Posted on November 25, 2019December 1, 2019 by Tom Eston

In episode 96: Thousands of Disney+ accounts have been hacked, Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams to watch out for, and the latest on new Android camera exploits affecting Google and Samsung smartphones. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Disney+ accounts hacked shortly after the service launched https://www.zdnet.com/article/thousands-of-hacked-disney-accounts-are-already-for-sale-on-hacking-forums/ Find out which Read more about Disney+ Hacked Accounts, Black Friday Scams, Android Camera Exploits[…]

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[…]

BSides Las Vegas, iMessage Exploit, 5G and Stingray Surveillance

Posted on August 12, 2019August 10, 2019 by Tom Eston

This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for August 12th 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: My summary of last week’s BSides Las Vegas security conference, how a single text message to your iPhone could get you hacked, and how Stingray surveillance devices can still be used on new 5G networks. Read more about BSides Las Vegas, iMessage Exploit, 5G and Stingray Surveillance[…]

Medical Device Security with Special Guest John Nye

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

In episode 90 of our monthly show we discuss medical device security with John Nye, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Research and Communication at CynergisTek. Do you use an insulin pump, have a pacemaker or other medical device implant? Are you concerned about medical device security and what the future holds for technology like this? If Read more about Medical Device Security with Special Guest John Nye[…]

Equifax Settlement, Android Video File Exploit, Encryption Backdoors

Posted on July 29, 2019July 27, 2019 by Tom Eston

This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for July 29th 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: Details on the Equifax breach settlement, why your Android phone could be exploited by simply watching a video file, and encryption backdoors being requested by world-wide governments. Can you believe that its almost August and Read more about Equifax Settlement, Android Video File Exploit, Encryption Backdoors[…]

Equifax and Marriott Data Breach Updates, Facial Recognition at the Airport, Citrix Password Spraying Attack

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Tom Eston

** Correction about CLEAR as noted in this episode of the podcast. CLEAR does not use Facial Recognition technology, only iris or fingerprint biometric scans ** This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for March 18th 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: Equifax and Marriott data breach updates, facial recognition coming Read more about Equifax and Marriott Data Breach Updates, Facial Recognition at the Airport, Citrix Password Spraying Attack[…]

Google+ Shutdown, Weapons Systems Vulnerabilities, Voice Phishing Scams – WB38

Posted on October 15, 2018October 12, 2018 by Tom Eston

This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for October 15th 2018 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: Google+ shutdown, weapons systems vulnerabilities, and new data on voice phishing scams. Silent Pocket is a proud sponsor of the Shared Security Podcast! Silent Pocket offers a patented Faraday cage product line of phone cases, Read more about Google+ Shutdown, Weapons Systems Vulnerabilities, Voice Phishing Scams – WB38[…]

Chinese Spying, Facebook Shadow Contact Information, iPhone X FaceID Privacy – WB37

Posted on October 8, 2018October 7, 2018 by Tom Eston

This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for October 8th 2018 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: Chinese Spying, Facebook Shadow Contact Information and iPhone X FaceID Privacy. Silent Pocket is a proud sponsor of the Shared Security Podcast! Silent Pocket offers a patented Faraday cage product line of phone cases, wallets Read more about Chinese Spying, Facebook Shadow Contact Information, iPhone X FaceID Privacy – WB37[…]