Joseph Cox

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Co-founder and founder of 404 Media, an investigative journalism outlet focused on government surveillance and data practices. Cox is known for breaking stories about federal procurement of personal data, including Airlines Reporting Corporation's sale of ticket records to agencies, and for demonstrating techniques to investigate government spending through federal databases. He appears on podcasts to discuss surveillance technology, ICE operations, and methods for uncovering how government agencies acquire citizen information.

Appears On

The 404 Media Podcast Risky Business Marketplace All-in-One Planet Money The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart The Kim Komando Show Search Engine

Episode Appearances

The 404 Media Podcast · May 13, 2026

The Chinese Deepfake Software Powering Scams

“Led investigation into Haoqian AI, tested deepfake software, and conducted interviews with sellers and security researchers”

Real-time deepfake software and video call impersonationScam infrastructure and technical support servicesRomance scams and financial fraud using AI

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Risky Business · Apr 29, 2026

Risky Business #835 -- Why the Fast16 malware is badass

“Referenced as security journalist who avoids phone connectivity for privacy; co-founded 404 Media”

AI Model Distillation AttacksUS-China AI Competition and Chip RestrictionsPrivate Inference and Trusted Execution Environments

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 7, 2026

ICE and the “wide, deep and ever-growing” surveillance state

“Primary guest providing expert analysis on surveillance technology, government data consolidation, and privacy protection strategies”

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and Flock technologyRing doorbell cameras and consumer surveillance productsICE mass deportation and immigration enforcement surveillance

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Planet Money · Feb 13, 2026

Betty Boop, Excel Olympics, Penny-isms: Our 2026 Valentines

“404 Media reporter who demonstrated techniques for using federal procurement databases to investigate government spending”

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The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart · Jan 28, 2026

The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement

“Co-founder of 404 Media; investigative journalist covering surveillance technology and ICE procurement records”

Immigration Enforcement Technology and SurveillancePalantir's Role in ICE OperationsFacial Recognition and Warrant Requirements

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The Kim Komando Show · Jan 10, 2026

Who's picking up your kid? Nobody

“Founder of 404 Media who broke story about Airlines Reporting Corporation selling five billion ticket records to federal agencies”

Autonomous Vehicle Regulation and LiabilityAI-Driven Workforce RestructuringGovernment Data Broker Practices

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Search Engine · Dec 5, 2025

What's the best phone to do crimes on? (classic)

“Tech reporter and author of 'Dark Wire'; covered Anom operation and obtained hundreds of thousands of encrypted messages”

Encrypted Phone Companies and Criminal TechnologyFBI Undercover Operations and Sting TacticsLaw Enforcement Surveillance and Privacy Trade-offs

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