Shared Security Podcast

The FTC charged Ring, the Amazon-owned home security camera company, for compromising customer privacy and having inadequate security measures. Employees accessed private videos, while hackers exploited vulnerabilities and now Ring needs to reimburse customers $5.8 million dollars. The FTC complaint emphasizes that Ring’s actions disregarded privacy and security, putting consumers at risk. Google has removed [...]

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In this episode, we discuss the Mozilla Foundation’s alarming report that reveals why cars are the top privacy concern. Modern vehicles, equipped with data-collecting tech, pose significant risks to consumers’ privacy, with data sharing even extending to law enforcement. Listen in to our discussion as we explore the urgent need for transparency and *gasp* regulations [...]

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In this episode, we explore the rise of Threads, a new social media app developed by Meta, which has already attracted 10 million users in just seven hours. However, there’s a catch – the app collects extensive personal data, sparking concerns about privacy. Next, we dive into the world of airline reservation scams, exposing how [...]

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In this episode, we discuss the recent Microsoft security breach where China-backed hackers gained access to numerous email inboxes, including those of several federal government agencies, using a stolen Microsoft signing key to forge authentication tokens. A TikTok influencer used a voice cloning app to expose a cheating boyfriend. But wait, there’s more to this [...]

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In this episode we discuss how Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing a groundbreaking bill to ban the buying and selling of location data from mobile devices. This legislation raises vital questions about consumer privacy, digital stalking, and national security threats. Next, we discuss the pros and cons of prohibiting external password managers within organizations. Join the [...]

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