Citizen Lab director warns cyber industry about US authoritarian descent

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August 6, 2025, 3:01 PM

• •The director of Citizen Lab is sounding the alarm to the cybersecurity community about the rise of authoritarianism and the role of big tech platforms.
• •Ron Deibert will speak at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference, discussing the fusion of tech and fascism.
• •Deibert is concerned about potential cuts to threat intelligence teams at big tech companies and their impact on fighting government spyware.

The director of Citizen Lab is urging the cybersecurity community to join the fight against authoritarianism. Deibert is scheduled to speak at the Black Hat conference, highlighting the fusion of technology and fascism. He warns about the role of big tech and the need for the community to address the evolving threats. Deibert also expresses concern about the potential reduction of threat intelligence teams and the impact on protecting civil society.

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