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1,000 False Wakewords: A Letter! Buy 200 Toilet Rolls
Researchers have found a thousand ways to say smart-speaker wakewords, highlighting the privacy problems. Again ...
“Hey Alexa, What’s a Phone Book?”
Recently, my husband came home from his day at work and during our normal evening conversation, I asked, “How was work today?” His reply was, “It was alright, we had another order ...
Microsoft OneDrive Personal Vault, Google’s New Privacy and Security Controls, REAL ID Deadline
You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 89 for October 7th 2019: Microsoft’s new OneDrive personal ...
The Trouble With IoT Technology
The internet of things (IoT) has resulted in integrated workplaces and homes as smart thermostats, washing machines, security systems and wearable tech devices mean technology is making our lives even easier. However, ...
DoorDash Data Breach, Voice Assistant Privacy Changes, Limiting Ad Tracking
You’re listening to the Shared Security Podcast, exploring the trust you put in people, apps, and technology…with your host, Tom Eston. In episode 88 for September 30th 2019: DoorDash announces a data ...
Zoom Zero-Day, GDPR Fines, Google Assistant Recordings
This is your Shared Security Weekly Blaze for July 15th 2019 with your host, Tom Eston. In this week’s episode: Zoom video conferencing zero-day, massive fines being issued for violating GDPR, and ...
Google in hot water after not revealing it had hidden a secret microphone in home alarm product
As if some folks weren’t concerned enough about the infiltration of potentially privacy-busting devices into the home, Google has admitted it did not disclose that it hid a secret microphone inside one ...
