Category: Newsletter
February 02, 2026
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Bridget Bean talks DHS’s leadership limbo
Bridget Bean, CISA’s former acting head, says a shortage of Senate-confirmed leaders at the agency is quietly eroding DHS’s ability to fulfill its mission.
January 26, 2026
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A TikTok firewall — or fig leaf?
A new TikTok deal promises U.S. data, U.S. oversight — and fewer China ties. But Washington isn’t convinced that it’s enough.
January 20, 2026
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AI’s push into health care triggers cyber alarm bells
Artificial intelligence makers are betting big on the health care sector. But security experts are warning that the rapid adoption of AI in health systems may bring more risk...
January 12, 2026
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Trump’s cyber options in Iran
A U.S. cyberattack on Iran could offer President Donald Trump a stealthier option against Tehran — but one that comes with escalation risks.
January 05, 2026
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Maduro’s fall puts US cyber power in the spotlight
The U.S. appears to have used its cyber capabilities to capture Venezuela’s leader over the weekend — revealing how the U.S. could wield cyber power in future geopolitical showdowns.
December 22, 2025
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Andrew Garbarino’s full cyber plate
House Homeland Security Chair Andrew Garbarino has a packed cyber agenda next year, which he outlined in an interview with your host.
December 15, 2025
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As schools power down for the holidays, hackers power up
With schools nationwide easing into the holidays, hackers may see the lull in activity as a window of opportunity to strike an already-vulnerable sector.
December 08, 2025
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Cyber ins — and outs — of the NDAA
The compromise text of the National Defense Authorization Act dropped late on Sunday. Your host breaks down some of the key cyber policy elements that made it in —...
December 01, 2025
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How AI is boosting holiday shopping scams
Federal and state officials are warning consumers to beware of a surge in holiday shopping scams amplified by artificial intelligence.
November 24, 2025
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When Chinese censorship breaks AI code
China is more involved in shaping a popular artificial intelligence model than previously thought, according to a new study, sparking concerns that Beijing’s influence may be warping how the...