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Reflecting on Y2K: Lessons for the Next Tech Crisis and AI Safety
Join us as we reminisce about Y2K, the panic, the preparations, and the lessons learned 25 years later. We also discuss the implications for future technology like AI and potential cybersecurity crises ...

Emergency Satellite Messaging, Stagnation in User Cybersecurity Habits
In the milestone 350th episode of the Shared Security Podcast, the hosts reflect on 15 years of podcasting, and the podcast’s evolution from its beginnings in 2009. They discuss the impact of ...

Enhance Cross-Platform Development with Robust Security Solutions
Cross-platform development tools such as Flutter and React Native are increasingly being used to develop mobile apps. The financial and organizational advantages of using such frameworks are becoming clearer and any perceived ...

E2EE is MIA in iPhone/Android Chat — GSMA Gonna Fix it
No More Barf-Green Bubbles? GSM Association is “excited” to bring Apple and Google closer together, but encryption is still lacking ...

New Tracker Warning Features on iPhones & Androids, 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
In episode 330 Tom, Scott, and Kevin discuss the new features for iPhones and Android phones designed to warn users about secret trackers, possibly aiding in identifying stalkers. The hosts discuss Apple ...

Revealing the Limitations of Apple DeviceCheck and Apple App Attest
This overview outlines the history and use of Apple DeviceCheck including the DeviceCheck App Attest feature. It will highlight how this security solution is used and highlight some limitations. We also compare ...

Secure Your iPhone: Exploring Stolen Device Protection
In this episode, host Tom Eston provides a detailed explanation of the ‘Stolen Device Protection’ for iPhones – a new security feature by Apple. This feature triggers enhanced security factors such as ...

Most Advanced iPhone Exploit Ever, Google’s $5 Billion Settlement, Apple’s Journal App
In this episode, we discuss the most sophisticated iPhone exploit ever, Google’s agreement to settle a $5 billion lawsuit about tracking users in ‘incognito’ mode, and a new iOS app, Journal. The ...

NSA iPhone Backdoor? Apple Avoids Russian Blame Game
“No Ordinary Vulnerability” — Operation Triangulation research uncovers new details of fantastic attack chain ...

Password Security for the Elderly: Tips and Best Practices
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 ...