A new LG monitor triggering an automatic Windows companion app with a McAfee ad is more than an annoying popup. It is a reminder that hardware setup has become a software supply chain, and users often do not get meaningful control over what vendor utilities, ads, telemetry, and startup apps arrive when they connect a device.

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.