In our August monthly show we discuss what happens to your social media accounts...after you die! This is a topic we don't hear a lot of discussion about but is very important to understand for your legacy as well as how your friends and family members want to be remembered. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2021/08/31/what-happens-to-your-social-media-accounts-after-you-die/ #podcast #cybersecurity #privacy #sharedsecurityshow ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkoTbDKFM58

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. Intro 0:00 Dumbphone Sales are Soaring 01:42 John Oliver Blackmails Congress 08:54 Cicada Chinese APT Group 20:28 Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/04/18/dumbphone-sales-are-soaring-john-oliver-blackmails-congress-cicada-chinese-apt-group/ #podcast #cybersecurity #privacy #sharedsecurityshow ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QO6DH_2Oac

In this episode released April 2 2018: Facebook's privacy firestorm, the MyFitnessPal data breach, and ramifications of the CLOUD and FOSTA bills. The Weekly Blaze podcast is where we update you on the top 3 security and privacy news stories from the past week. These weekly podcasts are published every Monday and are 15 minutes or less quickly giving you "news that you can use". For full show notes, transcript, and to subscribe: https://sharedsecurity.net/2018/04/02/the-shared-security-weekly-blaze-facebooks-privacy-firestorm-myfitnesspal-data-breach-ramifications-of-cloud-and-fosta/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4voLwMd543w

In episode 325, Tom and Kevin discuss a significant backdoor threat that nearly compromised Linux systems globally, stemming from an infiltration into an open-source project called XZ Utils by attackers who gained commit access and inserted a backdoor. The episode further delves into a cybersecurity incident where hackers stole 340,000 social security numbers from a government consulting firm, emphasizing the implications and broader concerns related to data security in government contractors and the inefficacy of response mechanisms. Additionally, the hosts explore the negative influences of marketing in the cybersecurity industry, particularly following significant security breaches. 00:00 Introduction 00:57 The Linux Backdoor Scare 04:16 The Problem with Sales and Marketing in InfoSec 07:55 The Government Consulting Firm Breach: 340,000 Social Security Numbers Stolen 12:42 The Alarm Registration Dilemma: A Personal Anecdote 15:07 Closing Thoughts: The Need for Accountability 15:22 Episode Wrap-Up Show notes and links mentioned during the episode: https://sharedsecurity.net/2024/04/15/linux-backdoor-infection-scare-massive-social-security-number-heist/ ____________________________________________ Shared Security is your premier cybersecurity and privacy podcast where we explore the bonds shared between people and technology. Stay informed and take control of your online security and privacy in today's interconnected world. Hit that subscribe button for more great content each week! https://www.youtube.com/c/SharedSecurityPodcast ? Support and follow the podcast ? Patreon: https://patreon.com/sharedsecurity Web: [https://sharedsecurity.net](https://sharedsecurity.net/) X: https://twitter.com/sharedsec LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shared-security-podcast/ Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@sharedsecurity Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://sharedsecurity.net/subscribe Newsletter: https://shared-security.beehiiv.com/subscribe Podcast Merch: [https://store.sharedsecurity.net](https://store.sharedsecurity.net/) ? Get 10% off your order of high quality faraday products built to protect your privacy from SLNT! Visit: [https://slnt.com](https://slnt.com/) and use discount code "sharedsecurity" at checkout. #podcast #cybersecurity #sharedsecuritypodcast #sharedsecurity #linux #xzutils #opensource #government #databreach #socialsecurity #socialsecuritynumbers #pii #government #cyberthreats #cyberrisks ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgXyBYVaqaQ