Shared Security Podcast

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Microsoft Threatens Legal Action Over Exploit Disclosure

Microsoft’s response to a researcher publicly disclosing proof-of-concept exploit code has reignited an old debate in security: where does responsible disclosure end and reckless disclosure begin? Tom and Scott discuss the Nightmare Eclipse controversy, the history of full disclo ... Show more

. 17min 24sec

Apple Finally Fixes One of Texting’s Biggest Security Problems

Apple and Google are finally bringing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone and Android chats. In this episode, Tom Eston and Kevin Tackett explain why that matters, why insecure SMS is not going away anytime soon, and why Signal is still the better choice for truly sensit ... Show more

. 14min 39sec

Should AI Have Access to Your Financial Life?

OpenAI is now allowing some ChatGPT users to connect their bank accounts and financial data directly to the platform. In this episode, we discuss the technology behind the feature, the convenience it promises, and the serious privacy and security questions it raises. From AI-gene ... Show more

. 24min 32sec

Cybersecurity Lessons from the Canvas Data Breach

In this episode we discuss the recent cyber attack targeting Instructure’s widely used learning platform, Canvas, and the major late-breaking development that Instructure reached an “agreement” with the ShinyHunters cybercriminal group after threats to leak large amounts of stole ... Show more

. 16min 30sec

Passwords Are Still Failing Us (World Password Day 2026)

World Password Day was on May 7th—but are we actually getting better at password security? In this episode, we discuss why compromised credentials are still behind the majority of breaches in 2026. From password reuse and phishing to infostealer malware and MFA bypass techniques, ... Show more

. 21min 51sec