Cult of the Dead Cat (w/Joseph Menn)

In this episode of the "Dead Cat" podcast, Tom Dotan and Eric Newcomer are joined by cybersecurity reporter Joe Menn to discuss the case of Joe Sullivan, the former chief security officer at Uber, who was convicted of misprision of a felony and obstruction of justice. The conversation revolves around the details of the 2016 Uber hack, Sullivan's handling of the situation, the controversial bug bounty payment to the hackers, and the subsequent legal proceedings. The hosts and guest analyze the implications of the verdict for the cybersecurity community, the role of Uber executives in the case, and the broader ethical issues surrounding bug bounty programs and corporate responsibility in data breach incidents. They also discuss Menn's book, "Cult of the Dead Cow," which explores the history and ethics of the influential hacking group.