AI agents are not just chatbots. Once they can reset, approve, publish, delete, or change things, they need real security controls.

In episode 437, I discuss guardrails for AI agents: least privilege, read-only first, human approval, separate contexts, logging, and prompt-injection awareness.

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https://youtu.be/TL3MGnI4hUU

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/06/15/guarding-ai-agents-boundaries-and-safeguards/

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

#podcast #cybersecurity #databreach #canvas

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://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/

#podcast #privacy #surveillance

If you use TikTok and send direct messages, here's what you should know:

- Your DMs are NOT end-to-end encrypted
- Authorized TikTok employees can access message content under certain conditions
- The platform has no plans to change this — and says it's intentional
- TikTok frames this as a user safety feature. Security researchers point out it also means your messages could theoretically be exposed to hackers, government requests, or corporate access at scale.

We discuss what this means for individuals, organizations, and anyone thinking about messaging security on this week's episode of the podcast!

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https://youtu.be/VUKoU18TiAE

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/03/09/tiktok-says-no-to-end-to-end-encryption-heres-why-thats-a-big-deal/

#podcast #cybersecurity #privacy #tiktok

Today (Wed) at 9 am PT / Noon ET, @iamcybersafe invites you to attend an honest conversation about navigating high-pressure careers while embracing a sober or sober-curious lifestyle.

• [Online event] Staying Sober Under Pressure: Recovery, Resources & Community in High-Stress Careers
• Jen VanAntwerp (Founder @soberincyber) & Tom Eston (Sr Dir of Prof Services at Snyk, Host @sharedsecurity)
• March 4, 9 am PT / Noon ET
• More info: https://www.soberincyber.org/events-1/webinar-staying-sober-under-pressure

TikTok Ownership shift. Privacy panic. Misinformation.

In our latest @sharedsecurity podcast episode co-host Kevin Tackett joins me to discuss what really changed (and didn’t) in TikTok’s privacy policy after its U.S. deal and why some users are walking away.

What do you think about the new TikTok ownership? Let me know in the comments!

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https://youtu.be/QqkZjBJlZUQ

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https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/02/23/tiktoks-new-u-s-deal-and-privacy-policy-what-users-dont-understand/

#podcast #tiktok #privacy #privacypolicy