Latest in Cybersecurity & Tech
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The Data Broker Caught Running Anti-Abortion Ads—to People Sitting in Clinics
In 2015, a data broker helped anti-abortion groups target women in clinic waiting rooms. The Massachusetts attorney general decided to act. -
What It Really Means to “Hold Big Tech Accountable”
Four principles for U.S. lawmakers to keep in mind as they open the messy and unsatisfying Pandora’s box of tech regulation. -
Sanctions as a Surgical Tool Against Online Foreign Influence
Sanctions are sometimes perceived as blunt tools with delayed effects. In the world of online influence, they can have precise and immediate effects, hitting malign actors and operations at their core. -
A Retrospective Post-Quantum Policy Problem
Quantum computing will reveal old secrets once thought to be forever secure. What then? -
The Lack of Content Moderation Transparency: The Cloudflare and Kiwi Farms Example
Nobody knows how often or why some content decisions occur. -
Rethinking Responsible Disclosure for Cryptocurrency Security
Cryptocurrency security really is worse than other digital technologies, and there’s a good chance it always will be. -
The New Defense Department Plan to Curb Civilian Harm: A Bold Blueprint for Change
The new plan will protect civilians while preserving military effectiveness. -
Platforms Are Testing Self-Regulation in New Zealand. It Needs a Lot of Work.
Key structural weaknesses will likely make this industry-led initiative ineffective in promoting true transparency and accountability among social media platforms. -
In Defense of the Global, Open Internet
Shifting U.S. internet foreign policy priorities away from protecting global human rights online and toward a security-centric posture would be a strategic mistake, and risks harm to freedom and security. -
A Lawfare Hacking and Cybersecurity Course
On Tuesday evenings starting on Sept. 20, you can take a live hacking class on Lawfare. Join us! -
‘Cyclops Blink’ Shows Why the SEC’s Proposed Cybersecurity Disclosure Rule Could Undermine the Nation’s Cybersecurity
Well-timed public notification is a critical component of proper incident response. But mandating premature disclosure is irresponsible and would imperil public-private coordination focused on protecting... -
Defense Department Finally Prioritizes Civilians in Conflict
A former targeting professional and civilian harm mitigation advocate breaks down the Pentagon’s new 11-point action plan to reduce civilian harm in conflict.


