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Ep 234
Caveat 9.26.24
Ep 234 | 9.26.24

Mythical beasts, real threats.

Show Notes

This week, we are joined by Jen Roberts and Nitansha Bansal, both Assistant Directors of the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, from the Atlantic Council, as they are sharing their report "Mythical Beasts and Where to Find Them: Mapping the Global Spyware Market and its Threats to National Security and Human Rights." Ben discusses new election-related deep fake laws coming out of California. Dave looks at an FTC report on social media platforms.

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. 

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Podcast Info
HOST(S):
Dave Bittner
Ben Yelin
Dave Bittner is a security podcast host and one of the founders at CyberWire. He's a creator, producer, videographer, actor, experimenter, and entrepreneur. He's had a long career in the worlds of television, journalism and media production, and is one of the pioneers of non-linear editing and digital storytelling.
Ben Yelin, JD, is the Program Director for Public Policy & External Affairs at the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security, where he consults public and private entities on homeland security, cybersecurity and emergency management policy. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where he teaches courses on electronic surveillance and the Fourth Amendment.
Schedule: Wednesdays
Creator: CyberWire, Inc.
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