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The Angus Table
The Angus TableThe Science Behind Angus EBVs with Geneticist Dr. Malshani SamaraweeraIn this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Dr. Malshani Samaraweera, Angus Australia's in-house geneticist, for an inside look at the science behind breeding values and genetic evaluation. Malshani shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a tea estate in Sri Lanka to earning her PhD at the University of New England and ultimately joining Angus Australia to work with one of the country's largest phenotype and genotype datasets. They discuss the nature of her role handling big data and maintaining accuracy, the exciting launch of Angus Genetic bringing...
2025-12-2237 minThe Angus Table
The Angus TableFodder Markets, Drought Preparedness and Building the Local Ag Marketplace, with Tim FordIn this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright reconnects with college mate Tim Ford, founder of Feed Central and the new Local Ag marketplace. Tim shares his remarkable 22-year journey from launching Feed Central in 2002 during the millennial drought with just a notebook and phone, to building a team of 40+ people moving fodder across Australia's east coast. Tim and Scott discuss the launch of the Local Ag digital marketplace bringing transparency and security to fodder trading, why drought preparedness starts with mindset not just fodder reserves, how hay prices can triple during drought and freight c...
2025-12-2251 minThe Angus Table
The Angus TableChampioning Primary Industries and Regional Queensland, with Minister Tony PerrettIn this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with the Honorable Tony Perrett, Queensland's Minister for Primary Industries and Member for Gympie. Tony shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Kingaroy as the son of a parliamentarian, through 13 years in local government, to running a 2000-head commercial cattle operation and ultimately his “dream job” serving as Minister for Primary Industries. Scott and Tony discuss Queensland's ambitious vision to grow primary industry value to $30 billion by 2030, critical biosecurity investments and managing disease risks through partnerships with Indonesia, the exciting opportunities in Indonesian markets for...
2025-12-1548 minThe Angus Table
The Angus TableGlobal Market Trends and the New Normal for Beef Pricing with Simon QuiltyIn this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with market forecaster Simon Quilty from Global AgriTrends to explore the forces shaping the beef industry over the next three to five years. Simon shares his journey from Victorian Farmers Federation to 35 years of trading beef globally, his Churchill Fellowship findings on methane and carbon markets, why southern processing capacity now exceeds the north for the first time in 20 years, the surprising benefits of Trump tariffs for Australian beef, and his bullish forecast for Angus producers through the coming herd rebuild. They discuss the importance of understanding...
2025-12-081h 11The Angus Table
The Angus TableThe Art and Science of Stockmanship, with Lucy MorrisseyIn this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Lucy Morrissey, co-founder of Morrissey Livestock Services, to explore the art and science of stockmanship. Lucy shares her journey from growing up barefoot in the Simpson Desert to becoming one of Australia's leading stockmanship trainers, her mentorship under Dr. Tom in the United States, the critical importance of mindset in cattle handling, why working off the globe of the eye changes everything, and her philosophy that "if it's really hard, you're probably doing something wrong." Scott and Lucy discuss bridging the urban-rural...
2025-12-011h 00The Angus Table
The Angus TableBehind the Science of Breeding Resilient Herds, with Dr. Brad HineIn this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright welcomes Dr. Brad Hine to the podcast on just his third day at Angus Australia. Brad shares his remarkable journey from youth trainee at CSIRO through to PhD and research scientist, his pivotal work developing the Immune Index for disease resistance, why he made the leap from research to extension, and what excites him about working directly with Angus producers. Brad and Scott discuss the importance of breeding resilient animals alongside productive ones, navigating sustainability conversations while keeping profitability front and centre, the value of good mentors...
2025-12-0144 minThe Angus Table
The Angus TableIndustry Evolution and the Future of Beef, with Jon Condon, Part 2In this second part of The Angus Table conversation with Jon Condon from Beef Central, host Scott Wright explores the future of the beef industry including carbon and sustainability trends, Jon's observations on the Angus breed's remarkable transformation across Australia, advice for stud breeders on marketing innovation, and the core values that drive Jon's team culture and staff retention. Jon also shares his thoughts on industry leadership, conference culture, and ends with a sobering warning about herd size, feedlot capacity, and processing constraints that could expose producers to significant risk when the next major drought arrives. So pull up...
2025-11-2443 minThe Angus Table
The Angus TableThe Evolution of Beef Journalism with Jon Condon, Part 1In this episode of The Angus Table, host Scott Wright sits down with Jon Condon, co-founder of Beef Central, Australia's leading digital beef industry news platform. They discuss Jon's journey from growing up in a Northern Territory meat processing family to becoming one of Australia's most trusted beef journalists, the bold decision to launch Beef Central in 2011 when print media dominated agriculture, the principles of quality journalism that underpin his success, and the critical industry challenges ahead including value-based marketing and the producer-processor relationship. So pull up a chair at the Angus Table and enjoy this conversation with a...
2025-11-2440 minKingdom Cross Roads Podcast
Kingdom Cross Roads PodcastElections Matter - Scott WrightAs we approach one of the most pivotal elections of our lifetime, this episode delves into the significant implications of the upcoming vote and its alignment with Biblical prophecy. Pastor Bob Thibodeau engages in a thought-provoking conversation with TS writer Scott Wright, who shares unique insights into the current political landscape and the moral crossroads America faces today. The discussion highlights pressing issues such as economic instability, immigration challenges, and the global turmoil that parallels prophetic warnings. With an emphasis on the moral character of the nation, the dialogue explores the choices that lie ahead and the consequences they...
2024-11-0429 minKingdom Cross Roads Podcast
Kingdom Cross Roads PodcastWHY BLOOD? – Scott WrightWHY BLOOD? Scott Wright  Anyone who has studied the Bible at all is very familiar with “ten plagues” that Moses called down on Egypt. These plagues are what convinced the Pharaoh to release the Israelites. The very first plague was turning the Nile River into a river of blood.  Why Blood? That is what we will be discussing today with our good friend, Scott Wright. Scott is back today and is bringing his wealth of knowledge and insight into this profound topic. Scott’s ministry  offers interpretations that span history, theology, and prophecy.  Every time h...
2024-09-0426 minThe Angus Table
The Angus TableCalling time on 2023Welcome to end of year episode of Behind the Beef – where we look back in retrospect to the year that was and look forward to years to come for Angus Australia and producers around Australia. In this special end of year episode, we were joined by Angus Australia board chairperson and president Erica Halliday and Chief Executive Officer Scott Wright. Scott and Erica had their share on rounding up a massive year for Angus Australia, covering a range of topics relating to the year that was for the society and the beef industry, as well as l...
2023-12-2038 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastiOS 17 NameDrop Debunking, Real World QR Code Attacks, Impact of Ransomware on HospitalsIn episode 307, Tom and Scott debunk misinformation circulating about the iOS 17 NameDrop feature by law enforcement and others on social media. Next, they discuss the potential risks of QR code scams, detailing a real-life incident where a woman lost a significant amount of money due to a QR code scam. Finally, the episode concludes with a discussion on a ransomware attack on a large US healthcare provider, examining potential repercussions and stressing the need for increased security for critical infrastructure. Co-host Scott Wright also presents an overview of the Click Armor platform, an innovative gamified security awareness training platform.
2023-12-1116 minThe Angus Table
The Angus Table19. Meet the CEOHaving recently started his role as Angus Australia Chief Executive Officer at the beginning of March, in the latest episode of Behind the Beef, we are joined by Scott Wright.Scott has joined the podcast to introduce himself to our listeners, give insight into his background and a look to the future as he proceeds in his tenure at the helm of Angus Australia.Learn more about Angus ESSENTIALS, the GenAngus Future Leaders Program and the Angus Foundation Auctions Plus Cadetship.+Follow Angus Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter + LinkedIn ++Follow Angus Youth Australia on + Facebook + Instagram + Twitter +
2022-03-2929 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastHow to Break Into a Cybersecurity Career – Part 3 with Scott WrightCo-host Scott Wright joins Tom Eston for part three in our series on how to break into a cybersecurity career. Scott shares his career journey and gives us some insight into his career path going from consulting into starting his own company. If you’re a college student or thinking about getting into cybersecurity, this is one episode you don’t want to miss! ** Links mentioned on the show ** Connect with Scott Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwright/ https://twitter.com/streetsec So, you want to work in security? http...
2021-11-2929 minShared Security
Shared SecurityHow to Break Into a Cybersecurity Career - Part 3 Scott WrightCo-host Scott Wright joins Tom Eston for part three in our series on how to break into a cybersecurity career. Scott shares his career journey and gives us some insight into his career path going from consulting into starting his own company. If you're a college student or thinking about getting into cybersecurity, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2021/11/29/how-to-break-into-a-cybersecurity-career-part-3-with-scott-wright/
2021-11-2929 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSecurity Champions Framework, The Great Facebook Outage, Twitch Data BreachCo-host Scott Wright presents a new framework to help people to become “security champions” in their organization, a discussion about the great Facebook outage of 2021, and details on the Twitch data breach exposing source code and creator payouts. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Scott’s Security Champions Webinar https://youtu.be/WH65jch9DKI What Happened to Facebook, Instagram, & WhatsApp? https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/10/what-happened-to-facebook-instagram-whatsapp/ Twitch source code, business data, gamer payouts leaked in massive hack https://www.zdnet.com/article/twitch-source-code-business-data-gamer-payouts-leaked-in-massive-hack/ https://thehackernews.com/2021/10/twitch-suffers-massive-125gb-data-and.html ...
2021-10-1131 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastWhat Happens to Your Social Media Accounts After You Die?In our August monthly show co-hosts Kevin Johnson and Scott Wright join Tom Eston to 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. ** Links mentioned on the show ** Social Media Algorithms Are Controlling How I Grieve https://www.wired.com/story/social-media-algorithms-are-controlling-how-i-grieve/ What to Do with Social Media Accounts after Someone Dies https://www...
2021-08-3133 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastHow Gamification is Changing CybersecurityGamification is changing cybersecurity and the way we learn! Scott Wright, Co-host and CEO of Click Armor, joins us this month to discuss why gamification is a “game” changer in our industry. ** Links mentioned on the show ** What is Gamified Learning? https://clickarmor.ca/guide-to-gamified-learning/ ** Watch this episode on YouTube ** https://youtu.be/C37MnOUWsv0 ** Thank you to our sponsors! ** Silent Pocket Visit silent-pocket.com to check out Silent Pocket’s amazing line of Faraday bags and other products built to protect your privacy. As a l...
2021-05-2922 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Year in Review and 2021 PredictionsOur last episode of the year is our always entertaining year in review and 2021 predictions with co-hosts Scott Wright and Kevin Johnson. Thank you for listening and supporting the show in 2020! ** Links mentioned on the show ** Check out our year in review and 2020 predictions recorded around the same time last year! https://sharedsecurity.net/2019/12/23/the-year-in-review-and-2020-predictions-with-kevin-johnson/ ** Watch this episode on YouTube ** https://youtu.be/gKiymWnnfzM ** Thank you to our sponsors! ** Silent Pocket Visit silent-pocket.com to check out Silent Pocket’s amazing line of Fa...
2020-12-2335 minThe Angus Table
The Angus Table3. Angus Australia Member ServicesEpisode 3 of Behind the Beef focuses on Angus Australia Member Services. This episode features an interview with Member Services Manager Scott Wright, who answers a range of frequently asked questions from the membership regarding the day to day services provided by his team.Also, if you haven't already, make sure you listen to episodes 1 & 2 of the podcast covering Angus Youth and the Angus Sire Benchmarking Program here https://buff.ly/2DRbnrQ
2020-08-1123 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastClick Armor Demo, Podcast Survey Results, Google Geofence WarrantsIn episode 98 of our monthly show co-host Scott Wright shows us a demo of Click Armor which is a gamified cybersecurity awareness platform, Tom presents the results of our listener survey, and we have a discussion about the privacy concerns with geofence warrants. ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Take the Click Armor 3-minute interactive assessment: Can I be Phished? https://www.clickarmor.ca/canibephished Google tracked his bike ride past a burglarized home. That made him a suspect. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/google-tracked-his-bike-ride-past-burglarized-home-made-him-n1151761
2020-03-2545 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security Podcast10 Year Anniversary Episode with Kevin Johnson and Jayson E. StreetIn Episode 91 of this very special episode of our monthly show, Tom and Scott are joined by special guests Kevin Johnson and Jayson E. Street back to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of this podcast! We talk about the history of the show, what’s improved (or not improved) in the last 10 years from a cybersecurity and privacy perspective, Kevin’s Star Wars addiction, Jayson’s #HackerAdventures, and we have a very important debate about the future of security awareness and what can be done to provide better education on phishing which continues to be one of the top attack vector...
2019-08-291h 04Shared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastFortnite Scams, Google Search Privacy, Bloomberg SuperMicro Controversy – #81This is the 81st episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Silent Pocket and Edgewise Networks was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded on October 29, 2018. Listen to this episode and previous ones direct via your web browser by clicking here. This episode is also available to watch on our YouTube Channel. In this episode 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. Below are show notes and links mentioned in the podcast: Fortnite scams are...
2018-10-3138 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastEpisode 80 – Special Guest Chris Hadnagy and Social Engineering The Science of Human Hacking This is the 80th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions and Silent Pocket. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded September 5, 2018. Listen to this episode and previous ones direct via your web browser by clicking here! This podcast is also available to watch on our YouTube Channel. In this very special episode we’re joined by Chris Hadnagy (@humanhacker) who is the author of the new book “Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking”...
2018-09-1327 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastElection Hacking and Vulnerable Voting MachinesThis is the 79th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions and Silent Pocket. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded August 23, 2018. Listen to this episode and previous ones direct via your web browser by clicking here! This episode is available on our YouTube Channel and is the very first episode that we recorded over video via Skype! We apologize for the poor video quality at times and will be testing additional video streaming via Facebook or YouTube live in the fu...
2018-08-3136 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 78 – Summer Camp Facial Recognition, Dark Web DangersThis is the 78th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions and Silent Pocket. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded July 18, 2018. Listen to this episode and previous ones direct via your web browser by clicking here! Subscribe to our new email list! Stay up-to-date on the latest episodes, receive exclusive offers from our sponsors, participate in contests and gain access to content just for our email subscribers! Sign-up via this link today! In this episode Tom and Scott...
2018-07-2639 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 77 – Personal Risk Assessments, Stingray Surveillance DevicesThis is the 77th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions, Silent Pocket and CISOBox. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded June 19, 2018. Listen to this episode and previous ones direct via your web browser by clicking here! Help the podcast and leave us a review!  We would really appreciate you leaving a review in iTunes. Reviews really help move us up the podcast ratings list and are greatly appreciated! In this episode Tom and Scott discuss the concept o...
2018-06-2931 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 76 – Special Guest Kevin Johnson (@secureideas), Router Hacking, GDPR, NSA MetadataThis is the 76th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions, Silent Pocket and CISOBox. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special guest Kevin Johnson recorded May 7, 2018. Listen to this episode direct via this link or through the media player embedded in this post! Interview with special guest Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of Secure Ideas. Kevin has a long history in the IT field including system administration, network architecture and application development. He has been...
2018-05-1041 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 75 – Cybersecurity Education with Gotham Sharma (@g0thamsharma) and Dr. Brian Krupp (@briankrupp)This is the 75th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions, Silent Pocket and CISOBox. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special guests Gotham Sharma and Dr. Brian Krupp recorded April 16, 2018. The Cybersecurity Education Episode In this episode we’re joined by two cybersecurity educators for their perspective on the current state of education in the cybersecurity industry. This is a really important topic given the current cybersecurity skills shortage where its becoming more difficult to find qualified and skilled...
2018-04-1932 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 74 – Special Guest Rachel Tobac (@RachelTobac)This is the 74th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special guest Rachel Tobac recorded March 25, 2018. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Interview with special guest Rachel Tobac Rachel is the CEO & Co-founder of SocialProof Security where she helps people and companies keep their data safe by training them on social engineering risks. Rachel also placed second place two years in a row in...
2018-03-2928 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 73 – Silent Pocket Faraday Laptop Sleeve Review, Password Managers, Smart GlassesThis is the 73rd episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded February 14, 2018. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: The Shared Security Amazing Thing of the Month This month we discuss why it’s important to use a password manager as well as our personal recommendations on which one to use. Tom prefers KeePass, while Scott prefers LastPass. Regardless of our preference…any password manager you...
2018-02-1645 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 72 – Mobile Phone Emergency SOS, Overview of Meltdown and SpectreThis is the 72nd episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded January 22, 2018. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: The Shared Security Amazing Thing of the Month (we’re not sure what to name this new segment so we’re rolling with this for now…) Tom and Scott discuss the emergency SOS feature on your mobile device. There was a recent story in the news abou...
2018-01-3130 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 71 – Special Guest Rebecca Herold “The Privacy Professor” (@PrivacyProf) This is the 71st episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special guest Rebecca Herold recorded December 13, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Interview and discussion about privacy with Rebecca Herold Rebecca has over 25 years of IT, info sec, privacy & security experience; is CEO & Founder (2004) of Rebecca Herold & Associates, LLC, aka The Privacy Professor(R); and President & Co-Founder (2014) of SIMBUS3...
2018-01-0454 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 70 – Insider Threat Psychology with Special Guest Dr Helen OfosuThis is the 70th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special guest Dr Helen Ofosu recorded November 29, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Interview and discussion about insider threat psychology with Dr Helen Ofosu Dr Ofosu has more than 15 years of experience using industrial and organizational psychology in the business and government sectors. Dr Ofosu brings her vast knowledge, sensitivity, and special brand o...
2017-12-1435 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 69 – Amazon Key, KRACK and DUHK Attacks, New Devices to Steal a CarThis is the 69th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded October 25, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Amazon Key opens your home for indoor deliveries A new Amazon Prime service now allows your package couriers access to your home to drop off deliveries.  The system uses a Amazon smart lock and connected camera.  Innovation or invasion of privacy/security nightmare? Tom and Scott deb...
2017-11-0727 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 68 – Special Guest Chris Hadnagy, Innocent Lives Foundation, Social EngineeringThis is the 68th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special guest Chris Hadnagy from the Innocent Lives Foundation and Social-Engineer.org recorded September 27, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Interview with Chris Hadnagy from the Innocent Lives Foundation Chris Hadnagy is a professional social engineer, founder of Social-Engineer.org, book author, host of the Social Engineer Podcast and founder of the Innocen...
2017-10-0932 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 67 – SpamBot Exposed, Mobile App Tracking, Smart Lock FailThis is the 67th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded September 6, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Over 711 Million Email Addresses Exposed From SpamBot Server Apparently, one of the largest cache of email addresses and SMTP credentials has been discovered. This list was used to distribute SPAM and banking malware. Tom and Scott recommend that you sign up for breach notifications from Troy Hu...
2017-09-1135 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 66 – Ring Doorbell Camera Review, Traffic Apps, Amazon EchoThis is the 66th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded July 24, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Tom’s review of the Ring doorbell camera Tom discusses his recently purchased a Ring doorbell camera, some of the features, challenges and tips for use. Disclaimer: This review was not sponsored by Ring…although we’re happy to test other Ring products if Ring would like to...
2017-08-0229 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 65 – Smart TV Hacks, New Privacy Concerns, Phishing for SelfiesThis is the 65th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded July 6, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Smart TV hack embeds attack code into broadcast signal—no access required A new vulnerability has been discovered in the way Smart TV’s use “Digital Video Broadcasting — Terrestrial” (or DVB-T) to receive TV signals. There is low risk on this one as the attack requires a specia...
2017-07-0725 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 64 – Ultrasonic Ads, Home Security Vulnerabilities, Printer Tracking DotsThis is the 64th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston, Scott Wright recorded June 7, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: More Android phones than ever are covertly listening for inaudible sounds in ads Marketers can now use apps to listen for “beacons” that indicate when a person is watching a specific TV commercial or other type of audio. If you have an Android phone there are many app...
2017-06-0933 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 63 – Special Guest Jayson E. Street, Misconceptions About VPNsThis is the 63rd episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston, Scott Wright and special guest Jayson E. Street recorded April 12, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Interview with Special Guest Jayson E. Street In this episode we were joined by “notorious” hacker Jayson E. Street who is the InfoSec Ranger at Pwnie Express, Senior Partner at Krypton Security, CEO of Stratagem 1 Solutions and author of several boo...
2017-05-0249 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 62 – CloudBleed, Wifi Risks, ATM SkimmersThis is the 62nd episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded March 1, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: “CloudBleed” what is it and are you affected? Internet company Cloudflare recently discovered that they were vulnerable to a rather significant memory leak in which “1 in every 3,300,000 HTTP requests through Cloudflare” was potentially exposed.  What this means is that if you were using one of the 3,400 appli...
2017-03-0931 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 61 – Home Device Hijacking, Used Device Security, Creepy Facebook Search ToolThis is the 61st episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded February 15, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Here Is How to Fend Off a Hijacking of Home Devices This article has some very good tips on how to secure your IoT devices and home network.  Here are our suggestions as well: 1. Research the device you’re about to buy. Google search fo...
2017-02-2130 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 60 – The Secure Messaging Episode: Signal, WhatsApp, Facebook MessengerThis is the 60th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded February 1, 2017. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: In this episode we focus on secure messaging apps like Signal, Wire, WhatsApp as well as other popular apps like Facebook Messenger.  Tom and Scott delve into the reasons why people are starting to use these apps and the security and privacy features.  We also discuss if using...
2017-02-0236 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 59 – Amazon Echo, Wifi Router Security, EFF Privacy BadgerThis is the 59th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded January 11, 2017 (Happy New Year!). Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Amazon Is Already Winning the Next Big Arms Race in Tech If you haven’t heard this mentioned in the news (real news, not the fake news) but Amazon’s Echo virtual assistant (Alexa) as been a hot selling device this holiday season. O...
2017-01-1337 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 58 – Snapchat Spectacles, Mobile Number Privacy, PoisonTapThis is the 58th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded November 29, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Privacy Panic? Snapchat Spectacles raise eyebrows Anyone remember Google Glass (which was a failed product by the way)? This time Snapchat is releasing their own type of wearable tech called “Spectacles”. What are the privacy ramifications to be concerned about?  Not much, and we’ll see if they...
2016-11-3028 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 57 – Dropbox and Yahoo Breach, IoT DDoS, LinkedIn EndorsementsThis is the 57th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded October 5, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Hackers Stole Account Details for Over 60 Million Dropbox Users Have a Dropbox account? Change your password immediately! Yahoo: The Largest Password Breach in History (and what you should do about it if you use Yahoo services) This is another breach that happened years...
2016-10-1933 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 56 – Chat Bots, Self-Driving Cars, Bitmoji KeyboardsThis is the 56th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded August 17, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Bitmoji keyboard for Apple iOS devices wants “Allow Full Access”. How bad is this? A word of caution for applications that either replace or allow access to your keyboard on your mobile device! Over 90 per cent of ICS devices exposed to Internet are vulnerabl...
2016-08-3046 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 55 – IoT Horror Stories, Biometrics, Staying Safe OnlineThis is the 55th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded July 6, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: If Mark Zuckerberg Can Be a Hacking Victim, So Can You Getting hacked can happen to anyone. This is an interesting read about how a previous password breach that happened several years ago may come back to haunt you! Cool geographic tweet map tool
2016-07-1650 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 54 – Facebook Ad Privacy, Password Breaches, Random USBsThis is the 54th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded June 1, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: How to see all the companies tracking you on Facebook — and block them Have you ever wondered how all those companies can target you and your interests on Facebook? This is some of the best privacy advice for Facebook we’ve seen in a long time....
2016-06-0340 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 53 – The VPN Episode, AI Gone Bad, Google NestThis is the 53rd episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded May 4, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Scott and Tom talk about VPNs What is a VPN and why would you want to use one?  Also, Scott talks about a few recommendations for a personal VPN based on his experience using a few.  Here is also a decent list of popular VPNs that yo...
2016-05-1636 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 52 – Creepy New Social Network, Phishing Dangers, RansomwareThis is the 52nd episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright. This episode was recorded March 9, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Unexpected implications arising from the Internet of Things This was an interesting article about some of the “unexpected” security and privacy things that people don’t really think about.  For example, what are the ramifications of IoT technology that might be hacked to create fa...
2016-03-1840 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 51 – Online Behavioral Advertising in Canada, Toy Security, Dangerous Apps for TeensThis is the 51st episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special interview guest Andrew Patrick from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) of Canada. This episode was recorded February 10, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Online Behavioral Advertising – An interview with Andrew Patrick from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) of Canada Today, Scott had a great discussion with Andrew Patrick r...
2016-02-1945 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 50 – Facebook Quizzes, Pre-Crime, Wireless Home Security SystemsThis is the 50th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special guest Alex Hamerstone from TrustedSec recorded January 21, 2016. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: 2016 Reality: Lazy Authentication Still the Norm This is a great story from Brian Krebs own personal experience regarding how his PayPal account was “hacked”. It was not “hacked” in the way you would normally thing via stolen credentials o...
2016-01-2347 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 49 – Google Search Privacy, Smart TV Attacks, Internet Router RisksThis is the 49th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded December 16, 2015. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: People’s Deepest, Darkest Google Searches Are Being Used Against Them You should really always be thinking about how your search queries could end up putting you on a “sucker list”. There there seem to be two levels of exploiting your search queries:
2015-12-1738 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 48 – Password Manager Compromise, Fingerprint Insecurity, Quitting Social MediaThis is the 48th episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded November 23, 2015. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Hacking tool swipes encrypted credentials from password manager This article, and the associated incident, is an excellent reminder that there is no easy solution to securing EVERYTHING. Using an infected computer presents so many catastrophic scenarios, it’s not really wise to view this prob...
2015-11-2438 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 47 – Celebrity Impersonations, Social Media and Kids, EU Safe HarborThis is the 47th episode of the Shared Security Podcast (formally the Social Media Security Podcast) sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded October 28, 2015. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Do you know which of these stars have the most celebrity impersonations? I did a quick check of which celebrity had the most impersonators on each social networking site: Facebook – Bradley Cooper Twitter – Angelina Jolie and Ch...
2015-10-3039 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 46 – Peeple App, Medical Devices Exposed, Instagram for DoctorsThis is the 46th episode of the Shared Security Podcast (formally the Social Media Security Podcast) sponsored by Security Perspectives – Your Source for Tailored Security Awareness Training and Assessment Solutions. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded October 7, 2015. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Scott gives an overview of the BSides Ottawa Security Conference If you’re in the Information Security industry I highly recommend you attend a local BSides conference. Always great content and networking opportunities! -Tom Everyone you k...
2015-10-0833 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 45 – Implantable Wearables, Spotify Privacy, Hacking Self-Driving CarsThis is the 45th episode of the Shared Security Podcast (formally the Social Media Security Podcast) sponsored by the Streetwise Security Zone. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded September 24, 2015. Below are the show notes, commentary, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: How The Internet of Things Could Revolutionize Our Lives, Work The above article does a good job of painting a Utopian future, with your office doors opening and computers logging you in with appropriate privileges “without having to manually tap into 10 different interfaces every day.” You may al...
2015-09-2530 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 44 – Facebook Data, Apple Watch, Android, Amazon Dash ButtonsThis is the 44th episode of the Shared Security Podcast (formally the Social Media Security Podcast) sponsored by the Streetwise Security Zone. This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded September 2, 2015. Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Facebook urged to tighten privacy settings after harvest of user data Make an Apple Watch Door Unlocker Severe weaknesses in Android handsets could leak user fingerprints Big Android makers will now push monthly security updates How I Hacked the Amazon WiFi Button to track Baby...
2015-09-0332 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast Episode 43 – Car Hacking, IoT Risks, Facebook Scams, SmartTV PrivacyThis is the 43rd episode of the Shared Security Podcast (formally the Social Media Security Podcast) sponsored by the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded August 6, 2015.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Car hack reveals peril on the road to Internet of Things (IoT) Smart watches and activity monitors usually connect to the cloud, sometimes without good security Really great article from Venture Beat about IoT risks Good research and whitepaper from Veracode about several popular IoT devices being sold and the security...
2015-08-1428 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastThe Shared Security Podcast 42 – Car Theft, Risky Apps, Facebook Security CheckupPodcast Update: The new website for the Shared Security Podcast will hopefully be live for the next episode! We hope you enjoy the new topics and format! This is the 42nd episode of the Shared Security Podcast sponsored by the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded June 3, 2015.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Marauder’s Map plugin for Chrome allows geolocation of messenger communications for friends or people in a message thread Facebook check-up feature being tested which is a new tool that...
2015-07-1431 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 41 – Podcast Updates, Internet of Things, TV PrivacyThis is the 41st episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded April 29, 2015.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Important Podcast Update! While we haven’t finalized the details we’re hoping to rename the podcast as “Shared Security”. We have been discussing the fact that the privacy and security topics we’ve been covering are really spreading to more than just social media. Now, we see the important stories as being ones that relate t...
2015-05-1542 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 40 – ThreatExchange, Echosec, Facebook ScamsThis is the 40th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded February 25, 2015.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Facebook’s new ThreatExchange Fitbit data used in a court case Echosec is a web application that lets you search a geographical locale for posts on Twitter, Instagram and Flickr Some new Facebook security tips and tricks A very special interview with somebody who experienced a scam attempt on Facebook. Great advice on how to defend aga...
2015-03-1733 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 39 – Snapcash, Yik Yak, LinkedIn Security and Privacy TipsThis is the 39th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState and the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston, Scott Wright recorded December 12, 2014.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: “Snapcash” has been announced by the creators of Snapchat. Can Snapchat gain enough consumer confidence to break into the payments field? Yik Yak is a social app for browsing anonymous chats in your locale and it’s gaining popularity with teens and causing some problems for schools. Yik Yak is also not as private or anonymous a...
2014-12-1233 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 38 – Corporate Policy, Whisper Privacy Flaws, Snapchat HackThis is the 38th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState and the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston, Scott Wright recorded October 21, 2014.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: An enterprise level story about how hard it is to block specific sites, and what can be done about it Twitter’s former security head condemns Whisper’s privacy flaws Twitter sues the US Government over national security data Twitter quickly withholds tweets for Turkey’s ‘national security’ Twitter ‘news’ spreads faster than Ebola Snapchat third party s...
2014-11-0531 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 37 – Special Guest Kevin Johnson (@Secureideas), Managing Your Digital FootprintThis is the 37th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState and the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston, Scott Wright and special guest Kevin Johnson recorded September 19th 2014.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Special Topic! Managing Your Digital Footprint (thanks to Chris John Riley for the idea!) Personal objectives for using social media Types of footprints you might have (likes, comments, photos, tags, etc.) Ways you can be exposed, and how to find them (Google search, Facebook search, L...
2014-10-0259 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 36 – Your Cats Metadata, Facebook Messenger, User Risk AwarenessThis is the 36th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState and the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded August 20th 2014.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: HTML5 Canvas Fingerprint — Widely Used Unstoppable Web Tracking Technology What the Internet Can See From Your Cat Pictures. Everyone also knows where your cat lives… Discussion about Facebook Messenger Privacy.  Is it really that big of a deal? Misplaced fear about Facebook Messenger for Android Ars Technica interviews Facebook CSO Joe Sullivan about improvin...
2014-08-2631 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 35 – Facebook News Feed Psychology, Complex Passwords, Dumb CriminalsThis is the 35th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState and the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded July 17th 2014.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Facebook altered 689,000 users’ News Feeds for a psychology experiment How to Stop Facebook From Using Your Browsing History Hacking Facebook’s Legacy API, Part 1: Making Calls on Behalf of Any User How to Teach Humans to Remember Really Complex Passwords Why I quit Facebook and we are sharing much more than you think Burgl...
2014-07-2428 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 34 – Facebook Privacy, LinkedIn Scammers, Naughty EmployeesThis is the 34th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState and the Streetwise Security Zone.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded June 18th 2014.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Facebook Switches Default Setting to Private to Prevent Oversharing Facebook Fights Malware With Free Security Software Facebook Microphone Update To Store Data: Social Media Giant Confirms New Feature Will Aggregate Information Facebook responds to this privacy issue How to “Hack” Someone’s “Private” Friends List on Facebook to See All of Their Friends 6 tips on...
2014-07-0136 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 33 – Heartbleed, Hashtag Fail, Social ImpersonationGuess what? We’re back!  This is the 33rd episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded May 15, 2014.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Social Media sites affected by Heartbleed NYPD Twitter hashtag campain FAIL Facebook Fail pages for brands like ADT alarm service New Snowden Docs Highlight “Weaknesses” In Facebook Data Security  Snapchat security failure Facebook class action lawsuit status Canada’s Privacy Commissioner rules on Facebook remedies in case of harrassment by child imposter Interesting view on Android p...
2014-05-2244 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 32 – The Privacy Paradox, Twitter Hacks, Facebook HomeThis is the 32nd episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded April 25, 2013.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: A Little Privacy, Please! Your Rights and Social Media Policies.  Tom and Scott discuss why you should be reading the privacy polices of the social networks you use. AP Twitter account hacked; report of White House bombs false Beware Twitter “password check” sites – there are fakes, and there are fake fakes! Is your Twitter password secure? What is “Facebook Home” a...
2013-05-0234 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 31 – New Facebook Graph Search, Fake Internet Girlfriends, Social Media and Your BusinessThis is the 31st episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright recorded January 18th, 2013.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Facebook privacy controls have been updated.  Check out this article on all the changes. You can no longer have your profile hidden. All Facebook users are publicly searchable. Facebook Graph Search has been released.  Tom and Scott talk about what you need to know. What’s up with all these fake Internet girlfriends?? (Manti Teo) Tom and Scott talk a...
2013-01-3021 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 30 – The Password EpisodeThis is the 30th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast sponsored by SecureState.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  In this episode we talk about the password problem and why we continue to choose easy to guess passwords.  Tom and Scott also talk about ways to select more secure passwords and how technology can help.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: The password Episode!  It’s episode 30! Study shows hackers more focused on passwords than those who create them Major password breaches in the last f...
2012-09-2541 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 29 – Fake Bieber, Facebook Social Engineering Tool, MySpace Who?This is the 29th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: MySpace charged for violating user privacy, vows to do better How a fake Justin Bieber “sextorted” hundreds of girls through Facebook FBPwn: A cross-platform Facebook social engineering tool Tom and Scott’s take on the Facebook IPO LinkedIn CSRF (Cross-site Request Forgery) controls attacked Scott gives us an update on his mobile honeystick project We are still planning on getting back to regular podcasts! S...
2012-08-2138 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 28 – Facebook Timeline, US Privacy Questions, Twitter AcquisitionsThis is the 28th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded back a few months ago.  Content is still relevant! This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Facebook starts rolling out Timeline to everyone (what you need to know about the timeline privacy) Twitter Acquires Web Security Firm Dasient Trojan steals e-cash vouchers from Facebook users Facebook ducks U.S. privacy question LinkedIn Friend Finder…what you need to know! Don’t worry! We are still planning on getting back to re...
2012-04-1927 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 27 – Facebook Friend Unlock, The Anti-Facebook, Facebook GamesThis is the 27th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded November 11, 2011.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Locked Out Of Facebook? Your Friends Will Soon Be Able To Help You Get Back In Anti-Facebook Social Network “Unthink” Launches To Public Most social networks users don’t keep up with privacy settings changes Facebook video games are stupid, anyway Please send any show feedback to feedback [aT] socialmediasecurity.com or comment below.  You can also call our voice mail box at 1-613-6...
2011-11-2423 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 26 – Google +, New Facebook Privacy Controls, FBPwn ToolThis is the 26th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded September 8, 2011.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Google + Security and Privacy New Facebook Privacy Controls, what’s changed? New Tool: FBPwn– A cross-platform Java based Facebook profile dumper Please send any show feedback to feedback [aT] socialmediasecurity.com or comment below.  You can also call our voice mail box at 1-613-693-0997 if you have a question for our Q&A section on the next episode.  You can also subscrib...
2011-09-2029 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 25 – Facebook Security Updates, FaceNiff, Social Media Background ChecksThis is the 25th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded July 1, 2011.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast:   LinkedIn SSL Leaves Accounts Vulnerable to Hijacking Facebook adds two-factor authentication, other new security features Facebook facial recognition. How it looks, fact and myth, and how we would fix the problems. Firesheep for Android Phones (FaceNiff) LinkedIn, Foursquare and Netflix on Android Store Your Passwords in Unencryped Text Files Social Media Background Checks Please send any show feedback to feedback [aT] so...
2011-07-1235 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 24 – Personal Social Media Accounts, Cree.py, ProfileSpy, App PrivacyThis is the 24th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded April 6, 2011.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright with special guest James Ruffer. Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Why Should the CSO Care About an Employee’s Personal Social Media Account? Virally spreading scam spreads over Twitter (ProfileSpy) Spammers Using Facebook Events to Trick Users ‘Cree.py’ Social Engineering Tool Pinpoints A Person’s Physical Location US Military plan would create many fake Social Media Identities for use in fighting terrorism What the app privacy inv...
2011-04-1539 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 23 – Recent Changes to Facebook, Enterprise Social Media Tools, SpokeoThis is the 23rd episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded February 25th, 2011.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright. Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: New changes to Facebook and security implications Facebook now supports full SSL browsing (optional), social authentication improvements Facebook rolls out new messaging system Facebook now allows iframes within tab applications.  Possible security issue with applications! API bug responsible for Zuckerberg page hack Facebook ‘tag spam’ targets indiscriminate friend collectors Dispelling the Myths of Facebook Privacy and Security Government Calls for Privacy Protections for Devic...
2011-03-0237 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 22 – Skype Email, Taxonomy of Socnet Data, Facebook Graph APIThis is the 22nd episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded January 21, 2011.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright. Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Skype credit email as an apology – a new trend we can expect in 2011 from good guys and bad guys.  Screen shot mentioned in the podcast. Scott’s note: I searched for posts about this email before clicking on it, and it was actually legitimate. However, this would be a very compelling phishing attack for any organization that recently suffered a PR setbac...
2011-01-2737 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 21 – Facebook Trolls, Cookie Monster, Gawker BreachThis is the 20th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded December 17th 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright. Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Trolls who deface Facebook RIP pages of teens who have died Canadian Mounties LIKE Cookie Monster Audition for SNL Facebook becomes divorce lawyers’ new best friend Vulnerabilities in Facebook Apps (nothing new but still a problem) Gawker breach and implications.  Ryan Naraine had a good set of tips at Threatpost.com. Facebook Profile Changes: What You Should Know Zuckerburg man of the...
2010-12-2731 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 20 – FireSheep, Privacy in the US, What NOT To Post On FacebookThis is the 20th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded November 5th 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright. Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: FireSheep – “Firefox plugin to pull active cookies from popular websites while using open wifi”. Facebook Responds to FireSheep Idiocy tool sends tweets on your behalf as a “Warning”. Get the tool here. How to defend against FireSheep? Manually use HTTPS for social media sites or use a VPN while connected to open wifi..don’t forget about mobile apps! Try the HTTPS Everyw...
2010-11-0839 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 19 – New Changes to Facebook, Social Media Risk Survey, LinkedIn ScamsThis is the 19th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded October 8, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright. Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Social Media Security Awareness Month – at SecureState! Two new white paper’s released: Security Gaps in Social Media Websites for Children Open Door to Attackers Aiming To Prey On Children by Scott White. Profiling User Passwords on Social Networks by Tom Eston SocialScan service and social media consulting available. Panda Security Publishes Findings from First Annual Social Media Risk Index for SMBs Survey...
2010-11-0139 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 18 – RFID and Facebook, Hacking Facebook Places, MySpace PrivacyThis is the 18th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded September 3, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright and is our 1 year anniversary episode!  Thanks to everyone that has supported the podcast over the last year…we really appreciate it!  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Scary new way to use Facebook with RFID.  Is the physical world starting to merge with social media? MySpace updates its privacy settings Hacking your location with Facebook Places Privacy Settings for Facebook Places How to get hacked on Facebo...
2010-09-1031 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 17 – ICanStalkU, QR Codes, Facebook directory via Torrent, LinkedIn CAPTCHA’sThis is the 17th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded August 13th, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Researchers Show How Twitter, Twitpic Make Stalking Simple.  Check out ICanStalkU.com! Robin Sage revealed at BlackHat USA. Why QR Codes Are Poised to Hit the Mainstream.  Check out our QR Code.  This one is safe! Download 171 million Facebook names via Torrent.  Here is an update from Ron. Acunetix releases video and technical article about an exploitable XSS on facebook.com Fa...
2010-08-1531 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 16 – Diaspora News, FTC and Twitter, Twitter XSS, Facebook App PermissionsThis is the 16th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded July 2, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Quick update on Diaspora (pronounced Di-as-para).  Here is a video update as well. FTC nails Twitter for deceiving users about privacy and security HTTPS Everywhere Firefox extension from the EFF Persistent XSS on Twitter.com Interesting New Twitter Phish Can Lead to Bad Places Facebook Rolls Out Simplified Application Permissions System Facebook Phonebook Is Not A Security Threat NTIA (National Telecommunications and...
2010-07-0534 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 15 – Current Facebook Security Issues, New Privacy Tools, Likejacking, Formspring, Social Media at WorkThis is the 15th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded June 11th, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Our Facebook Privacy & Security Guide has been updated to v2.2.  We are working on the LinkedIn Privacy & Security Guide! How to permanently delete your Facebook account Quit Facebook Day – May 31st was it successful? Facebook Leaks Usernames, User IDs, and Personal Details to Advertisers Facebook Fixing Embarrassing Privacy Bug (CSRF). Video here. Facebook “likejacking” targets World Cup, BP, Shrek, UFC, … ReclaimPriv...
2010-06-1943 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 14 – Recent Facebook Hacks and Controversy, Diaspora, SwipelyThis is the 14th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded May 14th, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Yelp Security Hole Puts Facebook User Data At Risk, Underscores Problems With Instant Personalization (two XSS holes in a few days discovered) Want to know what Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is and how it works at a basic level? Check out Episode 2 of our podcast. Facebook Leaks IP Addresses via Email Facebook is dying, social is not.  Is Facebook overplaying your han...
2010-05-2143 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 13 – Details on the recent changes to Facebook, Blippy CC issue, Bye bye Basic AuthThis is the 13th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded April 30, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: New Facebook Changes – Social Graph, Social Plugins and Instant Personalization.  Here are two articles to read on the new changes. Want to know more about the new Graph API? Read Facebook’s documentation. Tom updated his Facebook Privacy & Security Guide to version 2.1.  This update includes all the latest changes to Facebook.  Download and share with friends and family! Opps. Blippy Users’ Credit Card...
2010-05-0439 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 12 – New Facebook Privacy Changes, Social Gaming Threats, Social Media in the WorkplaceThis is the 12th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded March 28, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Facebook is about to implement a new Facebook Privacy Policy and Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.  We put together a blog post of some must read articles on the topic. Rumor is that Facebook is going to use QR Codes as part of their Geolocation strategy (mentioned by Tom). Joan Goodchild from CSO Online interviewed Tom and Scott for an article tit...
2010-04-0132 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 11 – Google Buzz, Geostalking, Twitter’s Phishing FilterThis is the 11th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded March 15, 2010.  Sorry for the delay on releasing this!  We should be back on our biweekly schedule soon.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Buzz Opens Privacy Pandora’s Box for Google How to turn off Google Buzz, or just close some of its privacy loopholes Twitter to block malicious links.  We think this is a good thing!  Hoping Twitter rolls this out to the entire service soon. The dark sid...
2010-03-2019 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 10 – Shmoocon, Geo-Location, Social Media Policies, CyberStalkingThis is the 10th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded February 8, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Shmoocon was great!  Be sure to check out the two talks about social media: Social Zombies II: Your Friends Need More Brains (video, slide deck, Facebook Application Autopwn Demo, Robin’s KreiosCS w/LinkedIn demo) and Nathan Hamiel’s talk Exposed | More: Attacking the Extended Web. Download the slide deck here. CDC Social Media Policies Facebook celebrates 400 million users by rolling out new...
2010-02-1333 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 9 – Defensio, Blippy.com, Relationships and Social MediaThis is the 9th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded January 26, 2010.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Scott Wright.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Tom and Kevin will be speaking with Robin Wood at Shmoocon Saturday, February 6th at 11am.  “Social Zombies II: Your Friends Need More Brains”. Facebook Partners With McAfee for Anti-Virus.  Does this change anything? Websense Defensio 2.0. Websense offers a Facebook application to protect users from malicious content in their profiles. How does it work and does it help? Blippy.com – How far will i...
2010-01-3042 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 7 – New Facebook Privacy Settings, Twitter Lists, FTC and BloggersThis is the 7th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded December 21, 2009.  This episode was hosted by Scott Wright and Tom Eston.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: Tom and Scott talk about the new Facebook privacy settings.  Tom released an updated Facebook Privacy & Security Guide as well as a video walkthrough. Tom talks about a work around by theharmonyguy to easily view hidden Facebook photo albums.  This does not circumvent Facebook privacy settings, it just “unhides” photo albums set to “Everyone”. Mark Zuckerberg’s pictures exposed by Facebook privacy roll-b...
2009-12-2336 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 6 – Privacy, Photo Tagging, Facebook Police, What is ClickjackingThis is the 6th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded December 3, 2009.  This episode was hosted by Tom Eston and Kevin Johnson.  Scott Wright joins in as “god” during post-edit.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: New privacy settings in Facebook are rolling out, regional networks are being removed.  Be sure to check out the comments under Mark Zuckerberg’s blog post…all spam! Is Facebook photo tagging still a big fail? Scott clarifies this for us.  The solution to this is to adjust your privacy settings to allow only yo...
2009-12-0937 minShared Security Podcast
Shared Security PodcastSocial Media Security Podcast 4 – Death by Twitter, Open Source Intelligence, Policies, Google WaveThis is the 4th episode of the Social Media Security Podcast recorded November 6, 2009.  This episode was hosted by Scott Wright, Tom Eston and Kevin Johnson.  Below are the show notes, links to articles and news mentioned in the podcast: More scams on Twitter including the recent IQ quiz attack.  Disinformation on social networks…someone died example..are you sure they are really dead? Tom talks about his Open Source Intelligence Gathering talk that he recently gave.  How do you find information posted about your company on social networks and why should you look?  Now is probably a good time fo...
2009-11-0853 min