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Tom Eston

@agent0x0

Cybersecurity Aficionado, Privacy Advocate, Founder and Co-Host of the Shared Security Podcast @sharedsecurity.bsky.social Curator of @retrorelics.store Also: Sober πŸ‘, Metalcore 🀘, Cats 🐈, Retro video games, mods, vintage consoles and repair.

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TikTok says it won't encrypt DMs claiming it puts users at risk TikTok tells the BBC it won't join rival platforms such as WhatsApp and Messenger in using end-to-end encryption.

It's absolutely insane to me that in this day and age a company would reject end-to-end encryption so that cops and feds can actively read people's messages. It also puts that same data at risk from hackers. But that's TikTok, under new U.S. ownership.

04.03.2026 16:10 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 49 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 10
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Security and Privacy Analysis of Tile's Location Tracking Protocol We conduct the first comprehensive security analysis of Tile, the second most popular crowd-sourced location-tracking service behind Apple's AirTags. We identify several exploitable vulnerabilities an...

When we talk about the problems with Bluetooth-enabled physical trackers, we usually talk about AirTags, but let us save some rage for Tile, powered by this paper discussing Tile's privacy, security, and accountability problems: arxiv.org/abs/2510.003...

02.03.2026 21:28 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 1
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This is amazing.

www.getyourfuckingmoneyback.com

27.02.2026 17:49 πŸ‘ 36998 πŸ” 11950 πŸ’¬ 498 πŸ“Œ 801
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TikTok Ownership shift. Privacy panic. Misinformation.

In our latest episode co-host Kevin Tackett joins us 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 of TikTok's new owners? Let us know below!

24.02.2026 14:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amazon Ring Cashes in on Techno-Authoritarianism and Mass Surveillance Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is back at the helm of the surveillance doorbell company, and with him is the surveillance-first-privacy-last approach that made Ring one of the most maligned tech

After years of activist pressure, lawsuits, and bad press Ring made much needed reforms. Now, they’re pivoting back to mass police surveillance as a business model. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

21.02.2026 14:57 πŸ‘ 153 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 7
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Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand β€˜Search Party’ Surveillance Beyond Dogs Ring's CEO told staff the feature is β€œfirst for finding dogs,” indicating a plan to expand.

Scoop: Ring's CEO told staff Search Party is not going to be just for dogs, according to a leaked email I obtained. Said it is "first for finding dogs" before suggesting it would be expanded to be used for crime:

www.404media.co/leaked-email...

18.02.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 2459 πŸ” 1118 πŸ’¬ 123 πŸ“Œ 327
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Ring's 'Search Party' feature: A community tool to find lost pets or a step towards a surveillance state?

Join the debate on the latest episode of the Shared Security Podcast! Links in 🧡below!

18.02.2026 01:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œEnshittification”

That’s it. That’s the skeet.

12.02.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad

10.02.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 31326 πŸ” 13778 πŸ’¬ 973 πŸ“Œ 1689
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AI agents are becoming more integrated into our daily lives, but with their growth comes new concerns!

What do you think of OpenClaw and MoltBook? Let us know in the comments!

09.02.2026 17:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Why Gen Z Is Ditching Smartphones β€” And What That Means for Privacy & Security #podcast
Why Gen Z Is Ditching Smartphones β€” And What That Means for Privacy & Security #podcast YouTube video by Shared Security Podcast

Watch this episode on YouTube:
youtu.be/GaTMwA4kz6E

Listen and subscribe wherever you like to get your podcasts:
sharedsecurity.net/subscribe

sharedsecurity.net/2026/02/02/w...

03.02.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Could you function without your smartphone?

This week on @sharedsecurity.bsky.social podcast we discuss why younger generations are starting to ditch smartphones in favor of simplicity, stirring discussions around cybersecurity, lifestyle, and societal impact. Links below!

03.02.2026 21:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Attending a Protest For quick reference, we've created a handy guide designed to be printed, folded, and carried in your pocket (PDF download). Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountable and inspire others through the act of protest. Protecting your electronic devices and digital assets before, during,...

Locking down your phone, being mindful of what you're wearing, and coming up with plans to communicate with others are all key steps to take before attending a protest. ssd.eff.org/module/atte...

30.01.2026 16:04 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 77 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 4
AirDrop in iOS 26.2: New Privacy & Security Features! #podcast
AirDrop in iOS 26.2: New Privacy & Security Features! #podcast YouTube video by Shared Security Podcast

Watch this episode on YouTube:

youtu.be/roBhU2AvuTs

Listen and subscribe wherever you like to get your podcasts:

sharedsecurity.net/subscribe

sharedsecurity.net/2026/01/26/a...

30.01.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AirDrop just changed in iOS 26.2! Now β€œEveryone” is limited to 10 minutes AND you can use AirDrop codes for more secure sharing.

My latest Shared Security Podcast explains it all! Links below!

30.01.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I love that this works in 2026

22.01.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week on the podcast we discuss Amazon Ring's new AI-powered facial recognition feature called "Familiar Faces".

We also discuss the privacy implications, legal concerns, and broader surveillance issues surrounding biometric data collection in smart home devices!

20.01.2026 00:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I did the same then someone told me to reply it on PC with all the patches and mods…wow what a difference!

17.01.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have you seen them live? Their Even in Arcadia tour was πŸ”₯

17.01.2026 12:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Love the Sleep Token shirt!

17.01.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Age verification is a privacy disaster.

15.01.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There is no way to do this without it becoming a privacy and security nightmare, not just for the wearer but for everyone around them, and the companies just don't care.

14.01.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 361 πŸ” 147 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 3

I don’t want to use your stupid β€œAI shopping assistant”…I’ll shop myself thanks

15.01.2026 23:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reverse keyword search warrants? How police in Pennsylvania are using them and what it means for your privacy.

New episode out now. Links below!

14.01.2026 00:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Now would be a great time to delete your X account (if you haven’t already!)

09.01.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live on stage during hacker conference | TechCrunch A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.

A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacists websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.

05.01.2026 18:58 πŸ‘ 10923 πŸ” 3070 πŸ’¬ 163 πŸ“Œ 644

Great find! I’ve got two CRTs that I picked up on the side of the road that work flawlessly. Other peoples junk is someone else’s treasure!

07.01.2026 03:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

First time attempting to replace the power port on a 9th gen iPad…yeah that didn’t go so well. Ripped a cable during disassembly…oh well lesson learned. Not a fan of repairing iPads!

07.01.2026 03:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Huge accomplishment! Congratulations!

29.12.2025 17:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why I have to give Fortnite my passport to use Bluesky Age verification laws are as ineffective as they are dangerous.

Here's an example of how useless and frustrating internet laws to "protect kids" are in practice: When I'm in Ohio, where I am during the holidays, I can't use my Bluesky DMsβ€”unless I hand over my ID to a company owned by Epic Games. Why? To protect kids, of course!
spitfirenews.com/p/why-i-have...

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