Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cyberattacks aren't always just about hacking into computer systems. They can also be paired with misinformation and disinformation designed to create confusion and division.
As DEF CON — one of the world’s largest hacker conventions — gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada Week spoke with cybersecurity expert Jake Braun about how foreign actors can use cyberattacks and social media together.
His advice is simple: check information before sharing it, rely on reputable news sources, and don't unintentionally amplify disinformation.
Jake Braun is the Executive Director of the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and Co-Founder of Cambridge Global Advisors, a national security consulting firm.
Cyberattacks aren't always just about hacking into computer systems. They can also be paired with misinformation and disinformation designed to create confusion and division.
As DEF CON — one of the world’s largest hacker conventions — gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada Week spoke with cybersecurity expert Jake Braun about how foreign actors can use cyberattacks and social media together.
His advice is simple: check information before sharing it, rely on reputable news sources, and don't unintentionally amplify disinformation.
Jake Braun is the Executive Director of the Cyber Policy Initiative at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and Co-Founder of Cambridge Global Advisors, a national security consulting firm.
