Apple and Google are finally bringing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhone and Android chats.

That is a big win for everyday privacy...but it does not mean SMS is dead or that every text message should be treated as secure.

In episode 435 of the @sharedsecurity podcast, Kevin Tackett and I talk about encrypted RCS, why Signal is still the better choice for sensitive conversations, and why the green bubble vs. blue bubble debate is somehow still alive!

Does encrypted RCS change your messaging habits? Let me know in the comments!

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https://youtu.be/9pY0c6JX_bQ

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AI tools are becoming deeply personal.

Your health data.
Email access.
Calendars.
And now… bank accounts.

This week on @sharedsecurity we discuss OpenAI’s new finance feature and the growing risks of giving public LLMs access to sensitive personal information.

Are you comfortable giving ChatGPT access to your bank account? Let us know below!

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https://youtu.be/ytcYC2B13go

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/05/25/should-ai-have-access-to-your-financial-life/

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Getting hacked isn't the problem. How you respond is.

Data breaches are inevitable but your response defines your organization's reputation. In this week's episode of @sharedsecurity we discuss the need to stop judging organizations for being attacked and why we need to start holding them accountable for what comes after.

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https://youtu.be/-pgPoMNAmkw

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/05/18/cybersecurity-lessons-from-the-canvas-data-breach/

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Pointing fingers at users won't stop phishing...

It's up to us to build systems that don’t depend on users clicking links. Let's shift focus from user blame to system change!

New episode of Shared Security available now. Special thanks to Guardsquare for sponsoring this episode!

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https://youtu.be/dcu8TTZXb-I

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/05/04/fake-party-invites-and-the-rise-of-social-phishing-attacks/

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Anthropic’s unreleased AI model, Claude Mythos, can autonomously identify and exploit vulnerabilities across critical systems—capabilities that rival top human researchers.

But what does this really mean for security teams? More vulns = more problems?

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https://youtu.be/69amtrEDQl8

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/20/project-glasswing-when-ai-becomes-the-ultimate-hacker-and-defender/

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The dark web isn’t just myths and headlines.

In my latest @sharedsecurity podcast episode, I’m joined by cybersecurity researcher and educator @JohnHammond!

We talk about:
- What the dark web really is
- How cybercriminal ecosystems operate
- How threat intelligence teams monitor these environments
- How researchers safely investigate hidden services

John also discusses his new Just Hacking Training course Dark Web 2!

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https://youtu.be/tem5ZHDb5-s

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/13/the-dark-web-explained-with-john-hammond/

A jury just found Meta and YouTube negligent in a social media addiction case.

This could change how platforms are held accountable—and even impact Section 230.

New episode of the @sharedsecurity podcast out now!

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https://youtu.be/UNVP7ABOkwU

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/06/meta-youtube-found-negligent-a-turning-point-for-big-tech/

#podcast #cybersecurity #privacy #meta #youtube #section230

Most drivers never think about tire pressure sensors beyond a dashboard warning light.

But new research highlights how these systems may unintentionally expose vehicle tracking data through wireless transmissions!

In this episode of the @sharedsecurity podcast we discuss:

- How your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) works
- The real-world tracking risk
- Broader implications for IoT and automotive security

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https://youtu.be/9GR_cEsQnhA

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/03/30/the-hidden-tracking-risk-inside-your-tires/

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I'm very excited to share my latest Shared Security Podcast episode with Andrew Wilson (@kuzushi), VP of Offensive AI at Bugcrowd, CactusCon founder, and former Bishop Fox VP and General Manager.

We discuss the impact of AI on offensive security and what the future holds for penetration testers!

Watch this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/MrYKzoWMESE

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/03/23/the-real-state-of-offensive-security-ai-penetration-testing-the-road-ahead-with-andrew-wilson/

#podcast #cybersecurity #offensivesecurity #ai