Could banning VPNs really become law in the US? This episode breaks down the jaw-dropping legislation in Wisconsin and Michigan that targets VPN access for everyone, not just kids—and what it means for your digital privacy.

The EU finally comes to its "Chat Control" senses.
Windows 11 to include SysInternals Sysmon natively.
Chrome's tabs (optionally) go vertical.
The Pentagon begins its investment in warfare AI.
Members of the military are being doxed by social media.
A look inside the futility of trying to corral AI.
The surprising lack of WhatsApp user privacy.
Exactly what happened last week to Cloudflare?
Britain (over)reacts to the Jaguar Land Rover incident.
Project: Hail Mary's second trailer released.
US state legislatures want to ban VPNs altogether

Show Notes - https://www.grc.com/sn/SN-1053-Notes.pdf

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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