Episode 400! In this special milestone edition of the Shared Security Podcast, we look back at 16 years of conversations on security, privacy, and technology. From our very first episodes in 2009 to today’s AI-driven threats, we cover the topics...
Join the Shared Security Podcast for a critical discussion about situational awareness with special guest, Andy Murphy, host of the Secure Family Podcast. In a world where mass shootings and violence in public places are alarming realities, staying...
In this “best of” episode of the Shared Security Podcast, we revisit a discussion from September 2020 that’s just as relevant today as it was then. First, we cover how ransomware attacks forced several school districts—including Hartford, CT and...
In this episode, we discuss a recent significant cyber attack where Palo Alto Networks experienced a data breach through their Salesforce environment due to a compromised SalesLoft drift integration. Throughout the discussion, we highlight why...
In this episode, we discuss if the convenience of modern technology compromises our privacy. Inspired by a thought-provoking Reddit post, we explore how everyday actions like saving passwords, enabling location tracking, and using cloud backups put...
Public Wi-Fi has a bad reputation — but in 2025, the “you’ll get hacked instantly” fear is largely outdated. In this episode, Tom and Kevin dig into real research and modern protections that make most public Wi-Fi connections reasonably safe. We’ll...
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...
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...
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...
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...