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Dec 22, 2022 • 45min

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Betsy Cooper, Director of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub sits down with Dave to discuss their recent research on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Dave and Ben share some follow up on one previous episode on not being allowed to update OS on regulated medical devices. Ben shares the shocking story of Roombas, the self driving vacuum, and how they are taking private photos inside people’s houses. Dave looks at the possibility of the federal government providing a cyber insurance backstop. 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.  A Roomba recorded a woman on the toilet. How did screenshots end up on Facebook? As Cyber Insurance Dries Up, Treasury Department Eyes a Backstop Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices 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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Dec 15, 2022 • 55min

The promise of equal digital identity.

Ricardo Amper, the founder and CEO of Incode sits down with Dave to share his thoughts on the egalitarian promise of digital identity. Ben's story talks about about the State of Indiana taking legal action against TikTok after alleged security and child safety violations. Dave takes a look at the collapse of the FTX exchange and the arrest of its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried after the U.S. files charges.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.  Indiana Sues TikTok for Security and Child Safety Violations Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas after U.S. files charges 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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Dec 8, 2022 • 56min

Follow the money along the blockchain.

Guest Alex Iftimie of Morrison Foerster to discuss how the Department of Justice seized nearly $500,000 in ransomware payments made to a North Korean hacking group that targeted U.S. medical providers. Dave and Ben have some follow-up about GitHub Copilot from listeners Micah and Steve. In his story, Ben explores the potential legal and policy issues surrounding the new AI chatbot, ChatGPT. Dave has a case which questions the legality of livestreaming the police.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.  The Brilliance and Weirdness of ChatGPT Threatened with jail for live-streaming traffic stop, he sued 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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Dec 1, 2022 • 47min

Patching healthcare cybersecurity risks.

Sam Heiney, Impero's VP of Products, sits down with Dave to discuss patching healthcare cybersecurity risks in the Internet of Medical Things. Ben discusses a lawsuit that takes aim at artificial intelligence technology that generates its own computer code. Dave's got the story of dozens of human rights and LGBTQ+ organizations writing to Congress in opposition of a Kids Online Safety Act.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.  Lawsuit Takes Aim at the Way A.I. Is Built Human rights, LGBTQ+ organizations oppose Kids Online Safety Act 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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Nov 24, 2022 • 4min

Privacy Briefing: Notes on the Ducktail information stealer. Increased VPN demand during the World Cup. [CW Pro]

Notes on the Ducktail information stealer. Increased VPN demand during the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Nov 17, 2022 • 44min

Ensuring privacy is baked in every step of the way.

Chris Handman, Co-Founder & COO from TerraTrue, sits down with Dave to discuss how he works to transform legal teams into advocates and collaborators that can ensure privacy is baked in every step of the way. Ben shares the story of the how close the FBI potentially came to deploying spyware. Dave's got the story of Google’s nearly four hundred million dollar settlement over location privacy data.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.  Internal Documents Show How Close the F.B.I. Came to Deploying Spyware Google to pay nearly $400 million over deceptive location tracking practices 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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Nov 10, 2022 • 41min

Security in elections.

Mike Hamilton Former CISO of Seattle and CISO at Critical Insight, sits down with Dave to talk about election security including ransomware, disinformation, natural disasters and online voting options. Ben's story follows an effort to keep Big Tech from taking over peoples cars and whose helping. Dave's got a look at facial recognition technology in Texas.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.  Elizabeth Warren wants to keep Big Tech from taking over your car In Texas, facial recognition is becoming a way of life 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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Nov 3, 2022 • 54min

Privacy Compliance and Culture.

Christina Montgomery, Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer at IBM, sits down with Ben to discuss “Privacy Compliance Is Cultural: The Need for Diverse & Inclusive Perspectives in Data Governance & Regulation.” Ben's story discusses a possible new “right to repair” law in New York state. Dave's story is about Twitter and how they have a new boss, as well as if this new boss has made the right decision.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.  The Nation’s First Right to Repair Law Is Waiting for Kathy Hochul’s Signature Welcome to hell, Elon 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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Oct 27, 2022 • 40min

How is misinformation impacting people online?

Beth Goldberg, the Head of Research from Jigsaw sits down with Dave to discuss how misinformation could have an impact on people online. Ben shares the story of a harsh FTC order against Drizly, an alcohol delivery company, and its CEO for data privacy abuses. Dave brings us the story of how the DOJ is accusing 10 Chinese spies and government officials of ‘malign schemes.’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.  FTC brings action against CEO of alcohol delivery company over data breach DOJ accuses 10 Chinese spies and government officials of ‘malign schemes’ 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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Oct 20, 2022 • 45min

The push back on cyber reporting regulations.

Bill Bernard, Managing Director of Solutions Architecture from Deepwatch, sits down with Dave to discuss industry pushback on cyber reporting regulations. Ben's story is focused on a novel court decision on geofence warrants in California. Dave's got the story of a $228 million judgment in the first biometrics privacy class action to go to trial in Illinois after a company called BNSF Railway Co. wrongfully collected employee fingerprints without proper consent.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.  First Court in California Suppresses Evidence from Overbroad Geofence Warrant First Illinois Biometric Privacy Trial Ends in BNSF Loss (2) WHAT IS BIPA? 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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