In Episode 347, we discuss the recent alarming incidents involving exploding pagers targeting Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon, which resulted in multiple casualties. We clarify why this is not a cyber attack and should not cause widespread panic about personal device safety. Additionally, we cover Instagram's new policies to default teen accounts to private and the implications for parental control and teen safety on social media. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:08 Exploding Pagers: A New Supply Chain Threat? 02:10 Debunking the Cyber Attack Myth 03:14 Supply Chain Attack Analysis 06:05 Targeted Attacks and Their Implications 13:57 Instagram's New Privacy Measures for Teens 16:04 Concerns and Criticisms of Instagram's Changes 21:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Show notes and links mentioned during the episode: https://sharedsecurity.net/2024/09/23/supply-chain-sabotage-the-exploding-pager-incident-instagrams-new-teen-privacy-measures/ ____________________________________________ 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 #technology #privacy #cyberthreats #pagers #hezbollah #lebanon #socialmedia #instagram #meta #teens #socialmediasafety #socialmediasecurity #parents #partentalcontrols #education #socialnetwork ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAP9tdy6mGA

Recorded October 29, 2018. In this episode of our monthly show, Tom and Scott cover the recent rise in Fortnite scams, new privacy controls in Google search and the controversy over the Bloomberg article and SuperMicro. Full show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2018/10/31/fortnite-scams-google-search-privacy-bloomberg-supermicro-controversy-81/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-QM3-VzLu0

In episode 308, we discuss the often overlooked topic of password management for the elderly. Addressing the commonly held belief that writing down passwords is a bad idea, we discuss the nuances and context of this practice. Elderly individuals who may struggle with technology can benefit from recording passwords, but we discuss the importance of putting suitable controls around this. We also touch on usability issues associated with technology changes and the consequences of not planning for what happens to a person's digital presence after they pass away. Do you have your own tips or stories of your experiences with passwords and the elderly? We would love to hear your comments on our YouTube video, on X, or on the episode post on sharedsecurity.net! Shared Security is your premier cybersecurity 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. Tune in every week to discover invaluable insights, strategies, and tools to live confidently and safeguard your digital life. Subscribe for more great content each week! 00:00 Introduction 00:21 Debate on Writing Down Passwords 01:40 Understanding the Elderly's Interaction with Technology 05:22 The Impact of User Experience Changes 09:22 The Importance of Digital Legacy Planning 12:01 Contextualizing Security Measures 14:31 Closing Remarks Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2023/12/18/password-security-for-the-elderly-tips-and-best-practices/ #podcast #cybersecurity #passwords #sharedsecuritypodcast #cybersecuritypodcast #elderly #passwordsecurity #tips #bestpractices ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bW9gTCgz68

Twitter suffers a data breach of phone numbers and email addresses belonging to 5.4 million accounts, new research shows that attackers are finding and exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in 15 minutes, and details on how a resilient trait in videos and images could aid in deepfake detection. Intro 0:00 Twitter Data Breach 03:22 15 Minutes to Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities 08:48 Resilient Deepfake Traits 14:58 Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2022/08/01/twitter-data-breach-15-minutes-to-exploit-zero-day-vulnerabilities-resilient-deepfake-traits/ #podcast #cybersecurity #privacy #sharedsecurityshow ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBuz_jKP1xE