Latest in Cybersecurity & Tech
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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. -
Preemption of State Cybersecurity Laws: It’s Complicated
The federal privacy bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives would be a huge improvement over the current state of law with respect to the cybersecurity of personal information, bu... -
Airstrikes, Civilian Casualties, and the Role of JAGs in the Targeting Process
Codifying the protection of civilians as a commander’s explicit objective in all operations is an essential step toward reducing noncombatant casualties. -
OFAC Around and Find Out
OFAC’s designation of Tornado Cash to the SDN list has broad implications, including how cryptocurrency mining and bridging may act in the future. -
The Unlawful U.S. Killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri
The U.S. killing of the al-Qaeda leader in Afghanistan was not justified in self-defense or under the international law of war or international human rights law. It looks more like an extrajudicial execu...


