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Shared Security

Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Johnson

Shared Security is your premier cybersecurity and privacy podcast where we explore the bonds shared between people and technology. Join industry experts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson as they deliver the latest news, actionable tips, expert guidance, and insightful interviews with top cybersecurity and privacy specialists. Stay informed and take control of your online security and privacy in today"s interconnected world. Tune in every week to discover invaluable insights, strategies,

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28:01

Rehumanizing Cybersecurity with Lianne Potter

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2022/04/25

Award-winning security transformation manager and digital anthropologist Lianne Potter joins us to discuss the fascinating topic of digital anthropology and how we can rehumanize cybersecurity. In this episode Lianne discusses how she became a digital anthropologist, how this field applies to cybersecurity, and the one thing organizations need to do to bring the human back into their cybersecurity programs. Show notes:

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29:24

Dumbphone Sales are Soaring, John Oliver Blackmails...

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2022/04/18

More young people seem to be choosing dumbphones over smartphones, but is it because of privacy concerns or because its trendy? John Oliver, host of the ‘Last Week Tonight’ show, used data brokers to obtain lawmakers’ digital footprints and promised to not release the data as long as Congress passes privacy legislation. Plus details about the Cicada state sponsored Chinese hacking group which hid inside their victims' networks for nine months. Show notes:

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25:17

Truths and Myths of Privacy, Fake Shopping Apps,...

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2022/04/11

Scott and Tom explain why privacy is not dead, why should everyone should care about their privacy, and how you should respond to someone that says "I don't care about privacy, I have nothing to hide!". Plus, details on a new attack using fake shopping apps and how a new malware toolkit called "Borat RAT" is no laughing matter. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/04/11/truths-and-myths-of-privacy-fake-shopping-apps-borat-rat-malware/

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40:25

Google Android vs Apple iOS: Which is Better for...

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2022/04/04

This week we battle it out between the two mobile tech giants, Google Android vs Apple iOS, and discuss which one is better for your privacy and cybersecurity. Topics include: app stores and OS updates, ad tracking, and native text messaging. All this plus how Apple and Facebook fell for a massive email scam. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/04/04/google-android-vs-apple-ios-which-is-better-for-privacy-and-cybersecurity/

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28:24

LAPSUS$ Hacks Okta, Browser-in-the Browser Phishing...

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2022/03/28

The LAPSUS$ hacking group has claimed to have hacked both Microsoft and Okta, details about a novel phishing technique called a browser-in-the-browser (BitB) attack, and how a popular software package that has 1.1 million weekly downloads released a new tampered version to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine by wiping arbitrary file contents. Show notes:

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30:23

Top 3 Location Tracking Apps: Do They Sell Your Data?

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2022/03/21

This week we discuss the top 3 location tracking apps in the Apple App Store and Google Play and which ones sell your data. Plus, details about recent fake Chick-fil-A and Olive Garden vouchers on Facebook. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/03/21/top-3-location-tracking-apps-do-they-sell-your-data/

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27:57

Amazon Echos Hack Themselves, Fraud Is Flourishing on...

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2022/03/14

A new attack uses Alexa's functionality to force Amazon Echo devices to make self-issued commands, payment app Zelle has become popular with fraudsters and banks don't seem to care, and details about hackers who have stolen source code for Samsung Galaxy devices. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/03/14/amazon-echos-hack-themselves-fraud-is-flourishing-on-zelle-samsung-galaxy-source-code-stolen/

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21:07

Russia Gets Hacked, Microsoft 365 Credential...

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2022/03/07

This week we discuss some of the more interesting hacks of Russian assets, technology, and more. Scott discusses recent credential stuffing attacks on Microsoft 365 accounts, and a fascinating story about ice cream machine "hackers" that are suing McDonald's for $900 million dollars in damages. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/03/07/russia-gets-hacked-microsoft-365-credential-stuffing-mcdonalds-ice-cream-machine-hackers/

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26:00

TikTok Circumvents Privacy Protections, Russian...

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2022/02/28

How TikTok can circumvent privacy protections and performs device tracking that gives TikTok full access to user data, the US government warns about ransomware attacks after Biden's new sanctions against Russia, and details about the latest beta for iOS 15.4 which includes new features designed to prevent Apple AirTags from being used to stalk people. Show notes:

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27:14

MoviePass Tracking Your Eyeballs, Shipment Delivery...

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2022/02/21

MoviePass will use facial recognition and eye tracking to make sure you're watching ads, new types of shipment-delivery scams are being used to spread malware, and details on the arrests of a SIM swapping gang and how you can protect yourself against a SIM swapping attack. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/02/21/moviepass-tracking-your-eyeballs-shipment-delivery-scams-sim-swappers-arrested/

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25:09

EARN IT Act is Back, Romance Scams, Like and...

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2022/02/14

The EARN IT Act is back for a second time which would pave the way for a new massive government surveillance system in the US, romance scams are on the rise so don't fall for love in all the wrong places, and details about a new ransomware attack that wants you to like and subscribe, or else! Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/02/14/earn-it-act-is-back-romance-scams-like-and-subscribe-ransomware/

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28:52

Graphics Card Web Tracking, Fake Job Ad Scams, Hacker...

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2022/02/07

Researchers have discovered a new web tracking technique using your graphics card, scammers are exploiting security weaknesses on job recruitment websites to post fraudulent job postings, and how a hacker single-handedly took down North Korea's Internet. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/02/07/graphics-card-web-tracking-fake-job-ad-scams-hacker-takes-down-north-koreas-internet/

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37:22

Ukraine Invasion Hacktivists, Insta360 ONE X2...

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2022/01/31

Hacktivists have hacked a Belarus rail system in an attempt to stop Russian military buildup, someone disclosed a slew of vulnerabilities in the popular Insta360 ONE X2 camera, and Google gets accused of "deceptive" location tracking in multiple lawsuits. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/01/31/ukraine-invasion-hacktivists-insta360-one-x2-vulnerabilities-google-location-tracking-lawsuits/

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23:08

Pandemic Surveillance in Canada, Malware-Filled USB...

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2022/01/24

Canada’s federal government admitted to surveilling its population’s movements during the COVID-19 lock-down by tracking 33 million phones, the FBI warned that a hacker group has been sending malware-laden USB sticks to companies, and details on a new law in the United States which will install kill switches in new cars. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/01/24/pandemic-surveillance-in-canada-malware-filled-usb-sticks-are-back-kill-switches-in-new-cars/

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30:21

Digital Wellbeing with Kelly Finnerty from Startpage

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2022/01/19

Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand at Startpage, joins co-host Tom Eston to discuss the very important topic of digital wellbeing. In this episode you'll learn about the mental, financial, and societal impacts of constant tracking. Plus, what are some holistic approaches and tactics that we can use to help our own digital wellbeing. Kelly also shares details about Startpage's new web browser extension "Startpage Privacy Protection". Show notes:

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36:37

Norton 360 Cryptominer, Fake QR Codes on Parking...

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2022/01/17

Norton 360, a popular antivirus product, has installed a cryptocurrency mining program on its customers’ computers, some cities in Texas have been hit with a phishing scam designed to get users to pay through fraudulent QR code stickers on public parking meters, and how Facebook is still collecting data about you even if you deactivate your Facebook account. All this plus the launch of the Shared Security Community on Reddit! (https://www.reddit.com/r/SharedSecurityShow/) Show notes:

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33:19

Phone Scam Targets Psychologists, All My Apes Gone,...

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2022/01/10

A phone scam targeting psychologists reveals that even professionals can become victims, stolen multi-million-dollar NFT's results in a "all my apes gone" plea for help, and details on a skimmer supply chain attack on more than 100 real estate websites. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/01/10/phone-scam-targets-psychologists-all-my-apes-gone-supply-chain-skimmer-attack/

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31:08

LastPass Master Passwords, New Cars and Your Privacy,...

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2022/01/03

LastPass users received emails about their master passwords being compromised, details about the privacy policies of new cars, and a story about an Amazon Echo that proposed a lethal challenge to a ten-year-old girl. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/01/03/lastpass-master-passwords-new-cars-and-your-privacy-amazon-alexa-lethal-challenge/

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32:22

Web3 and the Decentralized Internet

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2021/12/31

In our last monthly show of the year we discuss Web3. What is it and what will it mean to have a decentralized Internet. If you've wanted to know what Web3, DeFI, NFTs, and cryptocurrency means for cybersecurity and privacy this is one episode you don't want to miss! Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2021/12/31/web3-and-the-decentralized-internet/

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34:32

The Year in Review and 2022 Predictions

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2021/12/27

In our last weekly episode of the year, we discuss the top cybersecurity and privacy news from 2021, a recap of our previous "predictions", and what we think we'll see next year. Happy New Year! Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2021/12/27/the-year-in-review-and-2022-predictions/

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