Jacob Ward
Journalist and author who hosts the Rip Current podcast and reports on technology, surveillance and social impacts of big tech; guest contributor on TWiT discussing security and AI topics.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 2h 55min
TWiT 1054: Nine Days a Week - Satellite Data Exposed With $750 of Equipment
Guests Jacob Ward, a tech journalist, Harper Reed, a seasoned technologist, and Abrar Al-Heeti, a senior tech reporter, dive into the alarming revelation that for just $750, anyone can intercept unencrypted satellite data, potentially unveiling government secrets and personal communications. They explore why many vulnerable systems remain unprotected and discuss the implications of weak encryption for privacy and security. Additionally, the panel debates new AI regulations and the contentious issue of social media's impact on youth.
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Mar 23, 2024 • 53min
Is AI Eliminating Your Choice? & Tribology Explained (It’s Everywhere)
Discover the impact of AI on our lives and the importance of making the right choices. Learn about tribology and how surfaces interact. Find out why emphasizing losses can be more powerful than gains in persuasion.
Oct 20, 2025 • 2h 55min
TWiT 1054: Nine Days a Week - Satellite Data Exposed With $750 of Equipment
Jacob Ward, an investigative technology journalist, Harper Reed, a noted technologist and entrepreneur, and Abrar Al-Heeti, CNET's senior tech reporter, dive into alarming revelations about satellite data vulnerabilities. They discuss how just $750 can allow attackers to intercept sensitive communications. The conversation shifts to the aging systems that permit these issues and the reality of software scams that have netted criminals $1 billion through social engineering. The trio also explores AI’s impact on society, from job automation to regulatory needs.
