Shared Security Podcast Tom Eston, Scott Wright, Kevin Johnson

In episode 339, hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright discuss the massive AT&T data breach affecting 110 million customers, which is larger than a previous breach from March affecting 73 million customers. They also talk about the importance of reading privacy policies on sites like Facebook and Instagram, as these platforms may use user data to train AI models. Additionally, they explore the implications of third-party cloud platform breaches, specifically mentioning the Snowflake incident. The 'Aware Much?' segment highlights evolving privacy policies, with Meta's revised policy allowing user data for AI development being under scrutiny. The episode concludes with a mention of the importance of GDPR and other data protection regulations and a nod to their Patreon supporters.

In episode 338, we discuss the recent breach of the two-factor authentication provider Authy and its implications for users. We also explore a massive password list leak titled 'Rock You 2024' that has surfaced online. Find out why this file may not be as significant as it seems and the importance of avoiding password reuse. Stay tuned for our 'Aware Much?' segment with Scott Wright, featuring insights on credential stuffing and practical password management tips.

In episode 337, we cover “broken” news about the new SSH vulnerability 'regreSSHion' highlighting the vulnerability discovered in the OpenSSH protocol by Qualys and its implications. We then discuss the Detroit Police Department's new guidelines on facial recognition technology following a lawsuit over a wrongful arrest due to misidentification, shedding light on the broader issues with such technologies, especially their impact on minorities. Lastly, in the 'Aware Much' segment, Scott shares essential tips on securely wiping personal data from old PCs, laptops, smartphones, and other electronic devices before selling or disposing of them. Join us as we welcome back co-hosts Kevin Johnson from Portugal and Scott recording from his car!

In episode 336 of the Shared Security Podcast, we discuss the Biden administration's recent ban on Kaspersky antivirus software in the U.S. due to security concerns linked to its Russian origins. We also highlight the importance of keeping all software updated, using recent examples of supply chain attacks that have compromised several popular WordPress plugins. Join hosts Tom Eston and Scott Wright as they examine these key cybersecurity issues and emphasize proactive security measures. Plus, find out why co-host Kevin Johnson is missing this week and get the latest updates from Aware Much, sponsored by ClickArmor.

In this special episode of the Shared Security Podcast, host Tom Eston interviews Vivek Ramachandran, the founder of SquareX. Vivek shares his journey in WiFi security, recounting his introduction of the Cafe Latte man-in-the-middle attack and founding of Pentest Academy. He discusses his latest venture, SquareX, a company focused on browser security to protect employees from client-side attacks. Vivek explains SquareX's workings, industry challenges, and insights into Secure Web Gateways (SWGs). He also previews his upcoming DEF CON talk on bypassing SWGs and shares thoughts on AI in cyber-attacks. Learn about the future of browser-based security solutions and how enterprises can better protect themselves against sophisticated attacks.



Thank you to SquareX for sponsoring this episode! Find out more about SquareX at https://sqrx.com/

In this episode of the Shared Security Podcast, the team debates the Surgeon General's recent call for social media warning labels and explores the pros and cons. Scott discusses whether passwords should be stored in web browsers, potentially sparking strong opinions. The hosts also provide an update on Microsoft's delayed release of CoPilot Plus PCs due to security concerns and reflect on the underlying privacy issues. Join Tom, Scott, and Kevin for these engaging discussions and more!