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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... -
How Unmoderated Platforms Became the Frontline for Russian Propaganda
An overfocus on covert networks on Facebook and Twitter misses the full expanse of the propaganda strategies that often reach more users through different communication media.