Diving Into Cyber Journalism: FOIA, Fraud, and the Fight Against Online Threats

Hello to all our Cyber Cherry Blossoms! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Tim Kromphardt, a Senior Threat Researcher, as they chat with Andrew Couts, Senior Editor, Security and Investigations at WIRED.

Andrew shares insights into his work overseeing cybersecurity coverage and investigative reporting, collaborating with newsrooms, and uncovering the hidden threats lurking in the digital world.

We dive into how cybersecurity and privacy reporting has evolved, the growing risks posed by data collection and surveillance, and the challenges of informing the public around security experimentation. 

We also discuss:

• Recent investigations on ad tech, police drone surveillance, and the unintended consequences of data tracking
• The rise of "pig butchering" scams and the difficulties in shutting them down
• How the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) serves as a powerful tool for uncovering hidden government actions
• The real-world dangers journalists face when reporting on cybercriminals—such as swatting and online retaliation
• The double-edged sword of privacy—how encryption and digital anonymity can both protect individuals and make it harder to track cybercriminals

Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the world of digital security, investigative journalism, and the real-life implications of living in an era where our data is constantly at risk. 

Resources Mentioned:

Leveling Up Your Cybersecurity–WIRED Guide

https://www.wired.com/story/phone-data-us-soldiers-spies-nuclear-germany/

https://www.wired.com/story/the-age-of-the-drone-police-is-here/

https://www.wired.com/story/starlink-scam-compounds/

https://www.wired.com/story/alan-filion-torswats-swatting-arrest/

https://www.wired.com/story/no-lives-matter-764-violence/ (Content warning: self-harm, violence) 

https://www.wired.com/story/the-wired-guide-to-protecting-yourself-from-government-surveillance/

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-take-photos-at-protests/

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