Global Cyber Digest

Russia's New Biometric Surveillance "Experiment"

Russia is bringing biometric surveillance to a new level—with major implications for human rights in Russia, for Ukraine, and for the West.

Jan 6 • 

Justin Sherman

November 2024

Why Russia Imprisoned a Security Officer for Taking Cybercriminal Payoffs

Russia imprisoned an FSB officer for taking bribes from cybercriminals—showing just how much the Kremlin wants to maintain its cybercrime protection…

Nov 18, 2024 • 

Justin Sherman

May 2024

Three Hurdles for the US' TikTok Divestment-or-Ban

The US' TikTok divestment-or-ban law faces three major unknowns.

May 13, 2024 • 

Justin Sherman

August 2023

The Future of Russia's Cyber Power

We were in Stockholm last week speaking about Russian cyber—and here are some of the takeaways.

Aug 28, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman

Oregon's New Data Broker Registry: What to Know

The state of Oregon just passed a new law for "data brokers" to register with the state. Here's what to know.

Aug 7, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman

July 2023

New Bill Wants "Made in China" App Labels

A new bill in Congress would require app stores to label applications with "country of origin." Here's what to know.

Jul 24, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman

China's Troubling New Internet Proposal

Beijing's submission to the UN Global Digital Compact frames its "cyber sovereignty" push in the language of development. This is concerning.

Jul 17, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman

June 2023

Location Data Brokers and Threats to Americans' Privacy

There is a multi-billion-dollar industry of companies collecting and selling location data. Here's how it threatens Americans.

Jun 26, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman

Will Congressional Bills Regulate Data Brokers?

Two bills from the last Congress would create a national registry of third-party data brokers. Here's what to know.

Jun 12, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman

New US Privacy Enforcement: What to Know

The US Federal Trade Commission recently took action against a mobile app for data privacy abuses. Here's what to know.

Jun 5, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman

May 2023

Reflecting on Europe's Leading Privacy Conference

I spent last week in Brussels, attending Europe's leading privacy conference and meeting with folks about data privacy. Here are some thoughts.

May 30, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman

Tech at the G7 2023: What Comes Next

The 2023 G7 summit had a considerable focus on tech. Here's what to know.

May 22, 2023 • 

Justin Sherman