Episodes

  • Reactions to the presidential election.

    Reactions to the presidential election.
    Nov 14 2024
    On today’s show, Ben and Dave share their reactions to the presidential election and what we might expect moving forward into a second term with President Trump. And later in the show, Dave has a conversation Sarah Hutchins, Partner at Parker Poe, to talk about the growing number of state data privacy laws, litigation trends related to targeted advertising and wiretapping, and key takeaways for companies on cybersecurity practices and risk reporting. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • A new tune for privacy.

    A new tune for privacy.
    Nov 7 2024
    This week, we are joined by Brad Auerbach from Outside GC, who is talking about their research on "Trailblazing Tennessee Legislation – the ELVIS Act." Ben has the story of parents suing over a bad grade their kid got after using AI. Dave looks at bias in AI evaluations of resumés. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Parents Sue School That Gave Bad Grade to Student Who Used AI to Complete Assignment AI overwhelmingly prefers white and male job candidates in new test of resume-screening bias Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the story of how Chinese researchers have repurposed Meta's open-source Llama AI model for military applications. The researchers, linked to China's People's Liberation Army, developed "ChatBIT," an AI tool fine-tuned for military intelligence, outperforming some models similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT-4. Despite Meta's restrictions against military use, the PLA's efforts raise concerns about the global implications of open-source AI availability and U.S. national security. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Cyber momentum in motion.

    Cyber momentum in motion.
    Oct 31 2024
    This week, we are joined by Joseph Jarnecki from RUSI, who is talking about their work on "What Next for the UK–Japan Cyber Partnership?" Ben takes a deep dive into the particulars of a cell phone search warrant and seizure. While Dave looks at a lawsuit challenging online surveillance. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Left to Their Own Devices? A Conversation With Carrie Cohen The Global Surveillance Free-for-All in Mobile Ad Data Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week’s Caveat Briefing covers how Chinese hackers allegedly targeted the phones of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance, along with other high-ranking U.S. officials, as part of a broad espionage campaign compromising multiple telecommunications providers. The FBI and CISA are investigating, with concerns over potential data leaks, including sensitive communications and location data, which highlights ongoing risks of foreign surveillance on U.S. infrastructure. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • The Golden State's AI gamble.

    The Golden State's AI gamble.
    Oct 24 2024
    This week, Ben Yelin is joined by Eoin Hinchy, Tines Co-Founder and CEO, sharing his perspective about straddling EU and US regulations as the AI guardrail conversation boils over. Ben's story looks into the doctrine of preemption and how it might impact efforts to regulate data privacy. While Dave look's at a major grocery chain getting pushback on its facial recognition program. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Big Tech is Trying to Burn Privacy to the Ground–And They’re Using Big Tobacco’s Strategy to Do It Kroger’s facial recognition plans draw increasing concern from lawmakers Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week’s Caveat Briefing covers how the U.S. Justice Department has proposed new rules to prevent foreign adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran from accessing sensitive American data, including genomic, health, and financial information, through business transactions. These regulations, part of an executive order by President Biden, would restrict the transfer of data to "countries of concern" and impose penalties for non-compliance, with specific limits on the types and amounts of data that can be shared. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • The FOCAL approach for federal agencies.

    The FOCAL approach for federal agencies.
    Oct 17 2024
    Katie Bowen, VP & GM Global Public Sector and Defense at Synack is sharing her thoughts on CISA's new guidance on Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) Operational Cybersecurity Alignment (FOCAL) Plan & federal vulnerability management practices. Ben does a deep dive into one of the biggest misconceptions about the First Amendment. Dave looks at the fallout from an alleged Chinese hack of a US telecom surveillance program. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Yes, Tim Walz, You Can Shout 'Fire' In A Crowded Theatre Lawmakers press agencies, telecoms for more details on Salt Typhoon hacks Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the growing collaboration between Russia, China, and Iran with criminal networks for cyberespionage and hacking against the U.S. Microsoft’s report highlights instances where these state-sponsored activities blur the lines with criminal motives, raising concerns among national security officials as adversaries leverage cybercriminals for enhanced cyber capabilities. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • A nice-to-have turns into a must-have.

    A nice-to-have turns into a must-have.
    Oct 10 2024
    Josh Rosenzweig, Senior Director of AI & Innovation at Morgan Lewis, joins to discuss tackling security and compliance in the age of genAI. Ben has the story of California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoing a bill that would have regulated artificial intelligence. Dave looks at a Virginia court shutting down the use of license plate readers. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: California Gov. Newsom vetoes AI bill in a win for Big Tech An Unexamined Life – Virginia Court Strikes Down Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) Neal v. Fairfax County Police Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike, which raises concerns about automation replacing jobs at U.S. ports. While the ILA fights to limit the introduction of new technologies, proponents argue that automation could enhance efficiency and safety, reflecting a broader conflict between labor and technological advancement across various industries. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • The Global Race for the 21st Century [Special Edition]

    The Global Race for the 21st Century [Special Edition]
    Oct 3 2024
    In this episode, Dmitri Alperovitch discusses his book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century with host Ben Yelin. Alperovitch highlights the rising tensions between the U.S. and China, focusing on Taiwan as a critical flashpoint that could ignite a new Cold War. He shares insights on the strategies America must adopt to maintain its status as the world’s leading superpower while addressing the challenges posed by China. By examining both strengths and weaknesses, as well as providing a timely blueprint for navigating the complexities of global relations in the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Mythical beasts, real threats.

    Mythical beasts, real threats.
    Sep 26 2024
    This week, we are joined by Jen Roberts and Nitansha Bansal, both Assistant Directors of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, from the Atlantic Council, as they are sharing their report "Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Mapping the Global Spyware Market and its Threats to National Security and Human Rights." Ben discusses new election-related deep fake laws coming out of California. Dave looks at an FTC report on social media platforms. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: California Passes Election ‘Deepfake’ Laws, Forcing Social Media Companies to Take Action FTC Staff Report Finds Large Social Media and Video Streaming Companies Have Engaged in Vast Surveillance of Users with Lax Privacy Controls and Inadequate Safeguards for Kids and Teens Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox. Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more. This week’s Caveat Briefing covers California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent signing of three AI-related bills aimed at preventing the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. These new laws target AI developers and social media platforms, establishing regulations to prevent irresponsible use of the technology, while larger discussions around broader AI regulation continue as Newsom considers a major AI regulation bill pending his decision by September 30. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories. Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins