Former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Chris Krebs, joins the hosts to break down the new AI executive order. Topics include the Ozempic effect on Krispy Kreme stock, Disney taking control of Hulu, tactics that helped the UAW reach a deal with automakers, and the societal impacts of technology development.

Chris Krebs, former top cybersecurity official at the Department of Homeland Security, shares insights on election security and cyber threats, now as director of a cybersecurity firm. He discusses the persistent risks posed by foreign adversaries like Russia and China, revealing their evolving tactics in cyberattacks. Rolf Winkler, a WSJ reporter, probes into the implications of these threats on democracy and critical infrastructure. The conversation emphasizes the increasing corporate responsibility in mitigating these risks and the role of social media in election integrity.

Chris Krebs, a former government cybersecurity official, and Alex Stamos, a prominent security expert, dive deep into the fallout from a recent incident involving CrowdStrike. They highlight the critical operational failures that led to widespread issues like blue screens. The discussion shifts to the evolving landscape of antivirus software and the importance of rigorous testing practices. They also scrutinize Microsoft's role and the urgent need for enhanced accountability and transparent security measures in the tech industry to rebuild trust.

Cybersecurity experts Alex Stamos, Chris Krebs, and Patrick Gray discuss how governments like North Korea and the Kremlin are involved in ransomware attacks for financial gain and political purposes. They highlight the challenges in combatting state-directed cybercrime and the importance of multinational efforts in disrupting cybercriminal operations.

Former Facebook CSO Alex Stamos and founding CISA director Chris Krebs discuss global supply chain security challenges, China and Russia's tech control ambitions, and the implications for Western security. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of technology, military operations, and cybersecurity threats, highlighting the strategic competition between China and the US for technological dominance.

AI's growing role in cybersecurity is discussed by Alex Stamos and Chris Krebs, exploring its current implementations, advantages, and limitations. They delve into defensive and offensive AI strategies, global competition, geopolitical implications, and the impact on election security and propaganda efforts.

Cybersecurity experts Dmitri Alperovitch and Chris Krebs discuss China's threat, potential Taiwan invasion, cyber warfare tactics, semiconductor chips, and US-China relations. The conversation delves into geopolitical risks, economic impacts, and lessons from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Chris Krebs, former director of CISA who oversaw U.S. election security in 2020, and Alex Stamos, former CISO at Facebook during the 2016 election, delve into the looming threats of cyber interference in the 2024 election. They discuss Iran's recent hack and leak targeting political campaigns, the evolving disinformation tactics, and the ethical dilemmas faced by the media in reporting sensitive information. The duo also highlights advancements in cybersecurity since 2016 and stresses the need for effective collaboration to safeguard election integrity.

Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs discusses tracking social media responses to Trump rally shooting, highlighting misinformation and conspiracy theories. The aftermath of the shooting saw diverse reactions online, including US lawmakers and Russian entities. The discussion also explores political polarization, language of violence in US politics, social media behavior, foreign meddling, conspiracy theories, and reflections on election disinformation and democracy.

Cybersecurity experts Chris Krebs and Dmitri Alperovitch discuss SEC action, AI Executive Order, CitrixBleed exploit, Kaspersky's iOS 0day, and Elon Musk's ventures. Greynoise CEO Andrew Morris talks about using language models to analyze malicious internet traffic.