Jenna McLaughlin

Reporter and blogger covering surveillance and national security for The Intercept.

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What the next president has to contend with: AI weapons, North Korean cybercrime

Monday, July 08, 2024

Amid a frenetic campaign newscycle, we take a look at some of the very real challenges that the next president will have to tackle during their four-year term including AI-guided weaponry and a complex web of North Korean cybercrime.

This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, cybersecurity correspondent Jenna McClaughlin, and national security correspondent Greg Myre.

The podcast is produced by Jeongyoon Han, Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our intern is Bria Suggs. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.

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Internet connectivity — even in 2024 — is vulnerable at a number of levels

Monday, May 06, 2024

Modern human life relies on a stable internet connection. But threats to internet connectivity are varied — from underseas rock slides and technical errors to war and geopolitical conflict.

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Justice Department is being urged to protect researchers testing AI platforms

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Cybersecurity experts want more federal protections for good faith security researchers, or "good "hackers, arguing the government shouldn't prosecute good faith efforts to find vulnerabilities.

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How Ukraine is keeping the power grid running amidst war with Russia

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

An international team found a creative solution to help keep Ukraine's lights on amidst Russian attacks. That same solution could help everyone from the military to commercial pilots.

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Experts examine how hackers took down a top digital health care payment system

Friday, April 05, 2024

Pharmacies have a backlog of insurance claims waiting to be paid after the payment system was hacked in February. Experts aim to push for better cybersecurity standards across critical infrastructure.

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NSA seeks Chinese hackers who have burrowed into American critical infrastructure

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The National Security Agency's outgoing director of cybersecurity says the intelligence agency is still uncovering a massive Chinese hacking campaign into critical U.S. infrastructure.

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Change Healthcare's cyberattack casts a light into how cybercriminal groups work

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The healthcare industry is still struggling to overcome a cyberattack that took the IT company, Change Healthcare, offline in February. The cybercriminal group behind it is part of a professionalize

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The health care system is on the brink of disaster because of a cyberattack

Wednesday, March 06, 2024

Because one company, Change Healthcare, has been hit with a cyberattack, people across the country are having trouble filling prescriptions, and doctors haven't been able to bill insurance providers.

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Chinese hacking scheme focused on harassing dissidents, leaked documents shows

Friday, February 23, 2024

Cybersecurity researchers are poring over a massive new leak of sensitive documents about Chinese hacking operations.

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Chinese-made cranes at U.S. ports may pose a national security threat

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

There are about 200 cranes at U.S. ports that were made in China, and could be at risk for hacking. The White House is taking aim at these.

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The outgoing head of the NSA speaks about the agency's biggest challenges

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Gen. Paul Kakasone who retired as director of the NSA on Feb. 1, speaks about his tenure battling Russian and Chinese hackers, defending U.S. elections and regaining Americans' trust.

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Politicians, lobbyists are banned from using ChatGPT for official campaign business

Friday, January 19, 2024

Open AI, the company behind the popular tool ChatGPT, says it won't allow politicians and lobbyists to use its products during campaign season over fears of potential abuse and cybersecurity risks.

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How Ukraine's tech experts joined forces with the government despite differences

Wednesday, December 06, 2023

Across Ukraine, tech experts are at the forefront of the defense against Russia, from drones to cybersecurity. But it's after the war that their innovation might help bolster Ukraine's future.

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How a Pennsylvania cyberattack links to the war in Gaza — and how Israel is reacting

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Israel's government has passed emergency wartime powers giving it more authority over cybersecurity, even within private companies. Cyberwar is playing an increasing role in the conflict with Hamas.

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How to keep an eye out for cyber scams during this holiday shopping season

Friday, November 24, 2023

It's important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could do more to protect consumers. (Story aired on ATC on Nov. 21, 2023.)

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How to keep an eye out for cyber scams during this holiday shopping season

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

It's important to keep an eye out for cyber scams during the holiday shopping season. New research suggests companies could be doing more to protect consumers from being tricked.

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Russia-Ukraine cyber escalation: Ukrainian 'hacktivists' battle Russia online

Monday, November 20, 2023

Russia and Ukraine are fighting a war on multiple fronts, including in cyberspace. A secretive Ukrainian hacktivist group says it is carrying out cyber missions against Russia.

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A government agency wants you to make cybersecurity a part of your routine

Friday, November 10, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new public service campaign to spread the word about simple steps you can take to protect yourself from cybersecurity threats.

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A government agency wants you to make cybersecurity a part of your routine

Friday, November 10, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security launches a new public service campaign to spread the word about simple steps you can take to protect yourself from cybersecurity threats.

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Ukrainian hackers and intel officers partner up in apparent hack of a top Russian bank

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The Ukrainian hacktivists wrote in a blog post — posted on their own site — that they would be sharing data obtained from the Russian bank hack with investigative journalists.

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