Topic: Dark Space

2 chapters across the catalog

Dead Men Can't Sue
Episode 811 1:17:02 - 1:21:12

811: Dead Men Can't Sue

Michael McCaul, Homeland Security and Dark Space Encryption

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul discussed the threat of ISIS attacks in the US, citing the use of "dark space" or encrypted communications. McCaul argued that encryption prevents the FBI from seeing terror plots even with a warrant. The hosts criticize McCaul for being "un-read" on the issue and express a distaste for the term "homeland," comparing it to nationalistic or science fiction terminology.

Culture Vulture
Episode 731 1:15:06 - 1:22:02

731: Culture Vulture

Michael McCaul, Internet Terrorism and Dark Space Encryption

House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul warned of "internet terrorism gone viral," citing the use of encrypted "dark space" communications by ISIS. McCaul argued that secure communication platforms prevent law enforcement from intercepting terror plots even with valid court orders.