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Shared Security Podcast

Shared Security Podcast

By: Tom Eston Scott Wright Kevin Tackett
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Shared Security is the the longest-running cybersecurity and privacy podcast where industry veterans Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Tackett break down the week’s security WTF moments, privacy fails, human mistakes, and “why is this still a problem?” stories — with humor, honesty, and hard-earned real-world experience. Whether you’re a security pro, a privacy advocate, or just here to hear Kevin yell about vendor nonsense, this podcast delivers insights you’ll actually use — and laughs you probably need. Real security talk from people who’ve lived it.2026 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Microsoft Threatens Legal Action Over Exploit Disclosure

    Microsoft Threatens Legal Action Over Exploit Disclosure
    Jun 8 2026
    Microsoft’s response to a researcher publicly disclosing proof-of-concept exploit code has reignited an old debate in security: where does responsible disclosure end and reckless disclosure begin? Tom and Scott discuss the Nightmare Eclipse controversy, the history of full disclosure, bug bounty incentives, and why legal threats against researchers may ultimately hurt customers. They also explain why researchers still need to follow responsible processes — and why vendors need to avoid punishing the people who help make their products safer. Special thanks to Guardsquare for sponsoring this episode! Guardsquare is the leader in mobile application security, with multi-layered protection for your Android and iOS apps. Learn more at Guardsquare.com. ** Links mentioned on the show ** The Verge: Microsoft is threatening legal action for disclosing exploits https://www.theverge.com/tech/940416/microsoft-nightmare-eclipse-zero-day-vulnerability Microsoft MSRC Blog: A shared responsibility: Protecting customers through coordinated vulnerability disclosure https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/msrc/blog/2026/05/a-shared-responsibility-protecting-customers-through-coordinated-vulnerability-disclosure Kevin Beaumont / DoublePulsar: Microsoft’s stance on zero day exploits is a dumpster fire of their own making https://doublepulsar.com/microsofts-stance-on-zero-day-exploits-is-a-dumpster-fire-of-their-own-making-0946117940a4 ** Watch this episode on YouTube ** ** Become a Shared Security Supporter ** Get exclusive access to bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, receive a monthly shout-out on the show, and get a discount code for 15% off merch at the Shared Security store. Become a supporter today by going to our YouTube channel’s membership section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9CCDIYkDDqwEZ3UYaxjnA/join ** Thank you to our sponsors! ** SLNT Visit slnt.com to check out SLNT’s amazing line of Faraday bags and other products built to protect your privacy. As a listener of this podcast you receive 10% off your order at checkout using discount code “sharedsecurity”. ** Subscribe and follow the podcast ** Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharedSecurityPodcast Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sharedsecurity.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@sharedsecurity Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharedSecurityShow/ Visit our website: https://sharedsecurity.net Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://sharedsecurity.net/subscribe Sign-up for our email newsletter to receive updates about the podcast, contest announcements, and special offers from our sponsors: https://shared-security.beehiiv.com/subscribe Leave us a rating and review: https://ratethispodcast.com/sharedsecurity Contact us: https://sharedsecurity.net/contact The post Microsoft Threatens Legal Action Over Exploit Disclosure appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.
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    17 mins
  • Apple Finally Fixes One of Texting’s Biggest Security Problems

    Apple Finally Fixes One of Texting’s Biggest Security Problems
    Jun 1 2026

    Apple and Google are finally bringing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone and Android chats. In this episode, Tom Eston and Kevin Tackett explain why that matters, why insecure SMS is not going away anytime soon, and why Signal is still the better choice for truly sensitive conversations. They also revisit the green bubble versus blue bubble debate, platform trust issues, and what everyday users should understand before assuming every text message is private.

    Special thanks to Guardsquare for sponsoring this episode! Guardsquare is the leader in mobile application security, with multi-layered protection for your Android and iOS apps. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    ** Links mentioned on the show **

    Victory! End-to-End Encrypted RCS Comes to Apple and Android Chats
    https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/05/victory-end-end-encrypted-rcs-comes-apple-and-android-chats

    ‘Blue Bubbles’—Apple Says iPhone Messaging Is Still ‘Best’
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2026/05/26/blue-bubbles-apple-says-iphone-messaging-is-still-best/

    End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging begins rolling out today in beta
    https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/end-to-end-encrypted-rcs-messaging-begins-rolling-out-today-in-beta/

    ** Watch this episode on YouTube **

    ** Become a Shared Security Supporter **

    Get exclusive access to bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, receive a monthly shout-out on the show, and get a discount code for 15% off merch at the Shared Security store. Become a supporter today by going to our YouTube channel’s membership section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9CCDIYkDDqwEZ3UYaxjnA/join

    ** Thank you to our sponsors! **

    SLNT

    Visit slnt.com to check out SLNT’s amazing line of Faraday bags and other products built to protect your privacy. As a listener of this podcast you receive 10% off your order at checkout using discount code “sharedsecurity”.

    ** Subscribe and follow the podcast **

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharedSecurityPodcast

    Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sharedsecurity.bsky.social

    Follow us on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@sharedsecurity

    Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharedSecurityShow/

    Visit our website: https://sharedsecurity.net

    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://sharedsecurity.net/subscribe

    Sign-up for our email newsletter to receive updates about the podcast, contest announcements, and special offers from our sponsors: https://shared-security.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    Leave us a rating and review: https://ratethispodcast.com/sharedsecurity

    Contact us: https://sharedsecurity.net/contact

    The post Apple Finally Fixes One of Texting’s Biggest Security Problems appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.
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    15 mins
  • Should AI Have Access to Your Financial Life?

    Should AI Have Access to Your Financial Life?
    May 25 2026

    OpenAI is now allowing some ChatGPT users to connect their bank accounts and financial data directly to the platform. In this episode, we discuss the technology behind the feature, the convenience it promises, and the serious privacy and security questions it raises.

    From AI-generated budgeting advice to the risks of centralized financial profiling, we examine what happens when conversational AI gains visibility into your spending habits, debts, subscriptions, and financial goals.

    Special thanks to Guardsquare for sponsoring this episode! Guardsquare is the leader in mobile application security, with multi-layered protection for your Android and iOS apps. Learn more at Guardsquare.com.

    ** Links mentioned on the show **

    ChatGPT Can Now Connect to Your Bank Account and See All Your Transactions
    https://gizmodo.com/chatgpt-can-now-connect-to-your-bank-account-and-see-all-your-transactions-2000759306

    ** Watch this episode on YouTube **

    ** Become a Shared Security Supporter **

    Get exclusive access to bonus episodes, listen to new episodes before they are released, receive a monthly shout-out on the show, and get a discount code for 15% off merch at the Shared Security store. Become a supporter today by going to our YouTube channel’s membership section: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9CCDIYkDDqwEZ3UYaxjnA/join

    ** Thank you to our sponsors! **

    SLNT

    Visit slnt.com to check out SLNT’s amazing line of Faraday bags and other products built to protect your privacy. As a listener of this podcast you receive 10% off your order at checkout using discount code “sharedsecurity”.

    ** Subscribe and follow the podcast **

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SharedSecurityPodcast

    Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sharedsecurity.bsky.social

    Follow us on Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@sharedsecurity

    Join us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/SharedSecurityShow/

    Visit our website: https://sharedsecurity.net

    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://sharedsecurity.net/subscribe

    Sign-up for our email newsletter to receive updates about the podcast, contest announcements, and special offers from our sponsors: https://shared-security.beehiiv.com/subscribe

    Leave us a rating and review: https://ratethispodcast.com/sharedsecurity

    Contact us: https://sharedsecurity.net/contact

    The post Should AI Have Access to Your Financial Life? appeared first on Shared Security Podcast.
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    25 mins
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