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Cybersecurity Expert Urges Fight Against Authoritarianism at Black Hat

8/7/2025

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At the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, Ron Deibert, director of Citizen Lab, passionately calls on the cybersecurity community to stand against the growing threat of authoritarianism. He warns of a perilous blend of technology and fascism, urging immediate action against government spyware and advocating for pro bono initiatives to safeguard democracy.

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Story summary

At the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas, Ron Deibert, director of Citizen Lab, passionately calls on the cybersecurity community to stand against the growing threat of authoritarianism. He warns of a perilous blend of technology and fascism, urging immediate action against government spyware and advocating for pro bono initiatives to safeguard democracy.