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Aug 22, 2024 • 50min

Chevron Deference no more.

This week, Michael Listner joins us to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned Chevron Deference and now requires courts to independently review agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Ben discusses a new Appeals Court case holding that geofence warrants are unconstitutional. Dave looks at the democrat’s proposed platform on cyber. 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: Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris US appeals court rules geofence warrants are unconstitutional GOP platform says protecting critical infrastructure from hackers is a ‘national priority’ 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 features a significant story about the U.S. accusing Iran of cyber attacks and influence operations targeting presidential campaigns. 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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Aug 15, 2024 • 45min

The cost of identity.

On this special encore episode, we have Jeff Reich, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), joins to discuss the cost of identity. Ben and Dave discuss some follow up regarding how an appeals court put a temporary hold on an unusual order restricting federal officials and the agencies they work for from communicating with social media companies about content on their platforms. Ben discusses a new legal challenge to Texas’ law banning TikTok on state-issued devices. Dave's got the story of tax preparation companies allegedly oversharing data with Meta.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. Links to stories: Appeals court temporarily blocks order that restricted feds’ contact with social media firms Texas TikTok Ban Challenged for Threatening ‘Academic Freedom’ 3 tax prep firms shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say 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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Aug 8, 2024 • 51min

Navigating laws for civilian cyber corps.

Michael Razeeq, 2024 New America #SharetheMicinCyber Fellow, is discussing his research on the ways that laws governing civilian cyber corps (C3s) in states like Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and others can help or hinder those organizations. Ben covers the groundbreaking anti-trust Court decision against Google. Dave looks at a new bill that would elevate ransomware to a terrorist threat. 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: ‘Google Is a Monopolist,’ Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust Case Intelligence bill would elevate ransomware to a terrorist threat Caveat BriefingA companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.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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Aug 1, 2024 • 54min

The next frontier in national security.

This week, we are joined by US Congressional candidate from Oklahoma, Madison Horn, who is speaking with Ben Yelin about national security and cyberwarfare. Ben's story has an update on TikTok’s lawsuit against the federal government. Dave looks at the latest ruling on privacy rights at the border.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: TikTok’s Chinese owner built search tool for users’ views on abortion, gun control, DOJ claims US border agents must get warrant before cell phone searches, federal court rules Caveat BriefingA companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.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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Jul 25, 2024 • 42min

Blue screens of death: A deep dive into the Microsoft CrowdStrike outage.

This week we are joined by Caleb Barlow to discuss the legal and policy implications of the CrowdStrike incident. Early last Friday, the Microsoft CrowdStrike outage began due to a faulty update to CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor software on Windows, leading to widespread "blue screens of death." The CrowdStrike IT outage has disrupted 8.5 million devices globally, causing major operational issues. In the US, Delta Air Lines canceled over 3,500 flights due to a crew tracking tool failure, offering waivers to affected customers. You can learn more about the outage here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 18, 2024 • 51min

The startup leading AI security in the UK.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Peter Garraghan, CEO of Mindgard, as he is discussing UK's recently published AI security guidelines and the recommendations he made for addressing cyber security risks in AI. Dave is examining the troubling challenges of regulating deepfake porn. Ben looks at a brand new Appeals Court decision on geofencing. 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: Geofence Warrant Decision Exposes Hole in Fourth Amendment Law Deepfake Porn Is Leading to a New Protection Industry Mindgard’s report Cyber Security for AI Recommendations Caveat BriefingA companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.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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Jul 11, 2024 • 58min

The cybersecurity prescription healthcare needs.

This week, we are joined by Errol Weiss, CSO of Health-ISAC, and he is discussing the current threat landscape in healthcare and their contributions to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's healthcare report. Dave and Ben discuss the latest rulings from the US Supreme Court including how the ruling will likely have a sweeping effect on regulations, including cybersecurity rules, in every sector. 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:Chevron Pattern Disrupted: The Impact on Cybersecurity RegulationsCaveat BriefingA companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.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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Jul 4, 2024 • 48min

Encore: Where oh where in the world is that information?

George Tziahanas from Archive360 is talking about what happens when the information is no longer in boxes but could be anywhere in the world. Ben has the story of a raid on an independent journalist who leaked unaired clips from Fox News. Dave's got the story of a DC court ruling that AI generated content is not eligible for copyright protection.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. Links to stories: Did a Journalist Violate Hacking Law to Leak Fox News Clips? The Government Thinks He Did. AI-Generated Art Lacks Copyright Protection, D.C. Court Says (1) 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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Jun 27, 2024 • 46min

High-tech tales of Law and Order.

This week Dave shares a story on new documents revealing Jacobs Technology's role in equipping local law enforcement with advanced cell-site simulators (CSS), and discreetly integrating it into vehicles like the Chevrolet Silverado. Ben shares the story of a bipartisan effort to penalize platforms for hosting harmful deepfakes. 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: The Next Generation of Cell-Site Simulators is Here. Here’s What We Know. Ted Cruz Wants Platforms To Be Liable for Deepfakes Caveat BriefingA companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.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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Jun 20, 2024 • 54min

Encore: Laws, lawsuits, and privacy.

Dan Frechtling from Boltive sits down with Ben to discuss changes in health privacy, video privacy lawsuits, and children data laws. Ben's story looks at proposed legislation coming out of Massachusetts that could ban cell site location data. Dave's got the story of comedian and author Sarah Silverman suing OpenAI over copyright infringement.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. Links to stories: Selling Your Cellphone Location Data Might Soon Be Banned in U.S. for First Time Sarah Silverman is suing OpenAI and Meta for copyright infringement 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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