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Good Essay on the History of Bad Password Policies

| | hashes, history of security, passwords, Uncategorized
Stuart Schechter makes some good points on the history of bad password policies: Morris and Thompson’s work brought much-needed data to highlight a problem that lots of people suspected was bad, but ...
Schneier on Security
Hacked Robot Vacuums Shouting Slurs & Secret Printer Tracking Dots!

Hacked Robot Vacuums, Secret Printer Tracking Dots

| | credential stuffing, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Ecovac, Episodes, government, hacked, Hacking, Information Security, Infosec, Internet of things, iot, passwords, Podcast, Podcasts, printer, Printer Tracking Dots, printers, Privacy, Reality Winner, robot, Robot Vacuum, robots, security, surveillance, technology, tracking, Tracking Dots, Vacuum, Weekly Edition
In episode 351, hosts Tom and Scott explore an unusual incident where robot vacuums were hacked to shout obscenities, exposing significant IoT security issues. The discussion includes the mechanics of the Bluetooth ...
Shared Security Podcast
Celebrating 350 Episodes: Podcast Milestones and Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Satellite Messaging, Stagnation in User Cybersecurity Habits

| | Amateur Radio, android, Apple, Baofeng, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, cybersecurity awareness, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, disaster, Episodes, facebook, HAM Radio, hurricane, Information Security, Infosec, ios, linkedin, password manager, passwords, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, Radio, satellite, Satellite Communication, Satellites, security, Security Awareness, social media, SpaceX, Starlink, technology, TMobile, Weekly Edition
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 ...
Shared Security Podcast
Hacking Kia: Shocking Web Portal Vulnerability Discovered! Plus, NIST Password Updates!

Kia Security Flaw Exposed, NIST’s New Password Guidelines

| | Authentication, biometrics, cars, Connected Cars, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Hacking, Information Security, Infosec, Kia, MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, NIST, Password, password complexity, Password Guidelines, Password Policy, Password reset, Password Resets, passwords, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, security, technology, web application, web application vulnerability, Weekly Edition
In this episode, the hosts discuss a significant vulnerability found in Kia’s web portal that allows remote control of various car features via their app, potentially enabling unauthorized unlocking and tracking. The ...
Shared Security Podcast

Unmasking the Hack-to-Trade Scheme: A Cautionary Tale for Executives

| | Digital Executive Protection, Executive Online Protection, Fraud, passwords, Scams
In a shocking revelation, federal prosecutors have charged UK national Robert B. Westbrook with orchestrating a sophisticated “hack-to-trade” scheme that netted him millions of dollars. By exploiting vulnerabilities in Office365, Westbrook allegedly ...
BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™

NIST Recommends Some Common-Sense Password Rules

| | NIST, passwords, Reports, Uncategorized
NIST’s second draft of its “SP 800-63-4“—its digital identify guidelines—finally contains some really good rules about passwords: The following requirements apply to passwords: lVerifiers and CSPs SHALL require passwords to be a ...
Schneier on Security

Passwordless Authentication: Enhance UX, Bolster Security

| | Authentication, Blog, password less, passwords
The password’s days are numbered. Passwordless authentication is fast emerging as the password’s successor. Leveraging biometrics, hardware security keys, passkeys, and more, passwordless authentication technologies are a more secure alternative to the ...
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Avoiding Credential Reuse: Minimizing the Risks of Targeted Cyberattacks

| | Digital Executive Protection, passwords, Personal Cybersecurity
Cyber threats are a growing concern for individuals and businesses alike. One of the most common yet overlooked threats is credential reuse. Let’s take a look at the risks associated with credential ...
BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™

Compromising the Secure Boot Process

| | cryptography, encryption, keys, passwords, supply chain, Uncategorized, Vulnerabilities
This isn’t good: On Thursday, researchers from security firm Binarly revealed that Secure Boot is completely compromised on more than 200 device models sold by Acer, Dell, Gigabyte, Intel, and Supermicro. The ...
Schneier on Security
Authy Breach Impact & RockYou 2024 Password Leak

Authy Breach: What It Means for You, RockYou 2024 Password Leak

| | 2fa, Authy, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Data breach, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Information Security, Infosec, MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, Password, password leak, password list, passwords, Phishing, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, RockYou, RockYou2024, security, SIM swapping, social engineering, technology, two factor authentication, Weekly Edition
In episode 338, we discuss the recent breach of the two-factor authentication provider Authy and its implications for users. We also explore a massive password list leak titled ‘Rock You 2024’ that ...
Shared Security Podcast
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