Hong Kong Protests, Instagram’s Anti-Phishing Tool, Smart Device Fail

Posted on October 14, 2019October 12, 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 90 for October 14th 2019: How protesters in Hong Kong are avoiding facial recognition, Instagram’s new anti-phishing tool, and my recent epic smart device failure incident. Being a frequent traveler myself, I’m Read more about Hong Kong Protests, Instagram’s Anti-Phishing Tool, Smart Device Fail[…]

Microsoft OneDrive Personal Vault, Google’s New Privacy and Security Controls, REAL ID Deadline

Posted on October 7, 2019October 4, 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 89 for October 7th 2019: Microsoft’s new OneDrive personal vault, updated privacy and security controls announced by Google, and the TSA’s announcement about the REAL ID deadline next year. I have a Read more about Microsoft OneDrive Personal Vault, Google’s New Privacy and Security Controls, REAL ID Deadline[…]

DoorDash Data Breach, Voice Assistant Privacy Changes, Limiting Ad Tracking

Posted on September 30, 2019September 28, 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 88 for September 30th 2019: DoorDash announces a data breach affecting 4.9 million people, recent voice assistant privacy changes, and ways that you can limit ad tracking on your mobile device. Are Read more about DoorDash Data Breach, Voice Assistant Privacy Changes, Limiting Ad Tracking[…]

Aaron Zar, Co-Founder and CEO of Silent Pocket

Posted on September 27, 2019September 25, 2019 by Tom Eston

On this special edition of the podcast we speak with Aaron Zar, co-founder and CEO of Silent Pocket. Silent Pocket has been a long time sponsor of the show and it was great to catch up with Aaron to get his thoughts on the current state of digital privacy. On the show we also discuss: Read more about Aaron Zar, Co-Founder and CEO of Silent Pocket[…]

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[…]

End-to-End Encryption with Max Krohn from Keybase.io

Posted on September 16, 2019September 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 86 for September 16th 2019: All about end-to-end encryption with Max Krohn from Keybase.io. Are you looking for the very best products to protect your digital privacy? Well, Silent Pocket has everything Read more about End-to-End Encryption with Max Krohn from Keybase.io[…]

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[…]