The LastPass Attack Gets Worse, What is Gamification, Signal’s Encryption Standoff

Popular password manager LastPass suffered a second attack that lasted for over two months. Now new and disturbing information is being released about the attack. Scott discusses the benefits and challenges of using gamification in security awareness training, emphasizing the importance of individual learning before employing it at the business process level. Signal, a very popular encrypted messaging app, warns it may leave the UK if new online safety legislation weakens its end-to-end encryption, sparking controversy and debate over privacy concerns.

What is Shared Security Podcast?

Shared Security is the the longest-running cybersecurity and privacy podcast where industry veterans Tom Eston, Scott Wright, and Kevin Tackett break down the week’s security WTF moments, privacy fails, human mistakes, and “why is this still a problem?” stories — with humor, honesty, and hard-earned real-world experience. Whether you’re a security pro, a privacy advocate, or just here to hear Kevin yell about vendor nonsense, this podcast delivers insights you’ll actually use — and laughs you probably need. Real security talk from people who’ve lived it.