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Cybersecurity and Cyber Espionage with Ron Deibert

Feb 9, 2025
Ron Deibert, a political science professor and founder of Citizen Lab, dives deep into the world of cybersecurity and cyber espionage. He discusses the chilling connections between advanced surveillance and human rights violations, spotlighting cases like those of Omar Abdulaziz and Jamal Khashoggi. Ron shares insights on smartphone vulnerabilities, the ethics of surveillance technology in authoritarian regimes, and the critical oversight needed in intelligence practices. His new book, "Chasing Shadows," reveals the gripping tales behind cyber espionage, blending storytelling with urgent analysis.
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