Shared Security Podcast

May 4, 202615m

Attackers are now impersonating invitation services to trick people into clicking malicious links and sharing sensitive information. These phishing attempts look like legitimate event invites, making them especially effe

Apr 27, 202615m

New York’s latest budget proposal could fundamentally change how 3D printers work—requiring built-in software that scans and blocks certain designs. Supporters say it’s about stopping ghost guns. Critics say it opens the

Apr 20, 202628m

Anthropic has introduced Project Glasswing, a cybersecurity initiative powered by an unreleased AI model called Claude Mythos. This system can identify zero-day vulnerabilities, generate exploits, and even help fix them—

Apr 13, 202622m

The dark web is often misunderstood, but it plays an important role in both privacy technology and cybercrime activity. In this episode, Tom Eston speaks with cybersecurity researcher and educator John Hammond about what

Apr 6, 202613m

A landmark jury verdict has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a social media addiction case, raising major questions about platform accountability and legal protections under Section 230. This episode covers the detail

Mar 30, 202614m

In this episode, Tom Eston and co-host Scott Wright discuss research showing that Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) can create privacy risks because the sensors broadcast unencrypted, uniquely identifying wireless

Mar 23, 202644m

Tom Eston interviews offensive AI researcher and PhD candidate Andrew Wilson, a former Bishop Fox partner who helped grow the firm from under 20 people to nearly 500, built award-winning AI solutions for SOC modernizatio

Mar 16, 202618m

This episode discusses Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, which blend a camera, microphone, AI features, and social media integration into sunglasses that look like normal fashion eyewear, raising major privacy concerns. It hig

Mar 9, 202615m

In a move that bucks the entire industry trend, TikTok has confirmed it will not implement end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for direct messages on its platform — arguing that E2EE would make users less safe. We break down wh

Mar 2, 202613m

Anthropic’s Claude Code Security research preview promises AI-powered code analysis and vulnerability detection at scale. The announcement triggered strong reactions across the cybersecurity community and sent several ve

Feb 23, 202616m

TikTok has shifted to a majority-American entity, TikTok USDS Joint Venture, LLC, to comply with U.S. national security requirements and avoid a ban. This week we discuss why a recent privacy policy update went viral—esp

Feb 16, 202624m

In this episode, we discuss two major tech stories impacting privacy and security. First, we analyze Ring’s new AI-powered ‘Search Party’ feature and its controversial Super Bowl ad that sparked privacy concerns. We then

Feb 9, 202621m

Autonomous AI assistants are hitting the mainstream — but at what cost? This week, we discuss the recent OpenClaw phenomenon (formerly Clawdbot/Moltbot), the security fiasco surrounding Moltbook’s exposed database, and t

Feb 2, 202619m

Younger generations are increasingly ditching smartphones in favor of “dumbphones”—simpler devices with fewer apps, fewer distractions, and less tracking. But what happens when you step away from a device that now functi

Jan 26, 20267m

In this episode, we explore the latest changes to AirDrop in iOS 26.2 and how they enhance privacy and security. Learn about the new 10-minute limitation on the ‘Everyone’ setting and the introduction of AirDrop codes fo

Jan 19, 202615m

In this episode, we explore Amazon Ring’s newly introduced Familiar Faces feature that utilizes AI for facial recognition. We discuss the convenience of identifying familiar people at your doorstep, the privacy concerns

Jan 12, 202616m

In this episode of Shared Security, we discuss a significant Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that permits police to access unprotected Google search histories without a traditional warrant. The discussion centers aroun

Jan 5, 202614m

Welcome to the first episode of the Shared Security Podcast in 2026! As AI becomes increasingly integrated into technical fields such as software development and cybersecurity, traditional entry-level roles are evolving

Dec 29, 202536m

Join us this week as we rewind the tape on our 2025 predictions. In this episode, we revisit last year’s forecasts in cybersecurity, geopolitics, and AI, discussing which ones came true, which ones fizzled out, and which

Dec 22, 202512m

In this episode, Tom Eston discusses the unique challenges in the current cybersecurity job market, emphasizing the importance of networking. Tom provides practical tips on how to enhance networking skills, such as atten

Dec 15, 202518m

Join us in the midst of the holiday shopping season as we discuss a growing privacy problem: tracking pixels embedded in marketing emails. According to Proton’s latest Spam Watch 2025 report, nearly 80% of promotional em

Dec 8, 202517m

In this episode we discuss the rising challenge of AI-generated videos, including deepfakes and synthetic clips that can deceive even a skeptical viewer. Once the gold standard of proof, video content is now increasingly

Dec 1, 202531m

In this special episode of the Shared Security Podcast, host Tom Eston reunites with former co-host and experienced fractional CISO, Chris Clymer. They reminisce about their early podcasting days and discuss the evolving

Nov 24, 202518m

In this episode, we discuss the first reported AI-driven cyber espionage campaign, as disclosed by Anthropic. In September 2025, a state-sponsored Chinese actor manipulated the Claude Code tool to target 30 global organi

Nov 17, 202518m

In this episode, we discuss the newly released OWASP Top 10 for 2025. Join hosts Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Johnson as they explore the changes, the continuity, and the significance of the update for application