Mike Lebowitz
@lebowitzbooks.bsky.social
Former DOJ | former DoD Special Counsel | War Crimes Prosecutor | Combat Vet | Author of "SECOND WAVE: Inside al Qaeda's Post 9/11 Attack Plan & America's Secret Effort to Stop It.". LebowitzBooks.com. Views my own.
Here's my discussion about China's Typhoon cyber intrusion set and how Typhoon isn't just a hacking tool--it's a weapon of war. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mJ_...
China’s Typhoon Military Operations the Highest Cyber Threat to US Cybersecurity Expert
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My expert commentary on AI for the National Security Institute explores a feasible first step in maintaining the U.S. edge over China while reigning in the dangers of AI misalignment. #AI #AIAlignment #AISafety thescif.org/experts-weig...
Experts Weigh In: Building or Braking in the Future of AI
Over the past few weeks, AI safety has gone from an industry debate to a live political flashpoint. A former Anthropic researcher’s…
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If you find yourself at the Barnes & Noble in Georgetown, check out the featured True Crime section at the front of the store. Signed copies of Second Wave available!
Here's a deep dive conversation on the legal history and structure of the Guantanamo Bay military commissions with American Lawyer Magazine / law.com's Legal Speak Podcast. legalspeak.libsyn.com/inside-the-l...
Legal Speak: Inside the Legal Delays That Have Kept the 9/11 Case From Trial
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Legal Speak examines why the case against alleged attack architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has yet to go to trial. In this week's episode, New York La...
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My discussion on lessons learned after 9/11 with FOX 6 Milwaukee. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrsV...
Remembering 9/11: Lingering impacts, lessons learned | FOX6 News Milwaukee
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For history buffs, here's my discussion on the Echoes of War Podcast about al Qaeda's post-9/11 plot to attack the U.S. open.spotify.com/episode/0WmC...
Inside Al-Qaeda's "Second Wave": the follow up Plan after 9/11
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My commentary on FOX 5 DC about prosecuting the 9/11 case at Guantanamo Bay. www.fox5dc.com/video/fmc-ao...
September 11: Upcoming court cases tied to 9/11 attacks suspects
Pretrial proceedings are moving forward later this year for several defendants charged in connection with the September 11 attacks, according to the Department of War. Former Guantanamo military commi...
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My commentary on CBS News about the 9/11 case at Guantanamo Bay, including 13-hour "longest arraignment in American history." www.cbsnews.com/news/khalid-...
Where the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stands 25 years after the attack
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
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My discussion on the 9/11 defendants at Guantanamo Bay and lessons learned after 9/11. app.box.com/s/y8xj6x5u1m...
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The previously untold story of al Qaeda's post-9/11 plot to smuggle nuclear materials into the U.S., and America's secret efforts to stop it. #September11 #NatSec www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCig...
CRABBY: A 9/11 Prosecutor on the Attack That Almost Followed.
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With the 9/11 anniversary coming up, here's how vital pre-9/11 info fell through the cracks and why the conditions have been created for it to happen again. #NatSec intpolicydigest.org/the-hollowin...
The FBI’s Political Purges Are Creating a National-Security Risk
The FBI’s loss of experienced agents and analysts, compounded by political firings and immigration reassignments, is creating a dangerous national security blind spot.
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My conversation live on Fox News about the 9/11 case and current national security vulnerabilities. www.fox.com/watch/clip/f...
Watch Michael Leibowitz reacts to judge tossing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's confession - Fox Report with Jon Scott | FOX One
Former DOJ national security attorney Michael Leibowitz discusses the 2028 trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and explains why the prosecution's case remains strong desp...
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How did an ordinary businessman get tied to #AlQaeda's post-9/11 plans? Former war crimes prosecutor Michael Lebowitz joins host Ron Granieri to discuss his book, “Second Wave”, detailing this true story & the FBI, CIA, & military turf wars #WAR_ROOM warroom.armywarcollege.edu/podcasts/the...
SMUGGLING, SUPERMAX, AND THE SECOND WAVE: POST-9/11
How does an unremarkable and non-ideological businessman end up trying to bring nuclear weapons into the United States for a notorious terrorist organization? Former war crimes prosecutor Michael Lebo...
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My interview with KAAL-TV on this breaking news ransomware attack. www.kaaltv.com/news/cyberse...
Cybersecurity experts issue warning after Winona County pays $128k following ransomware attack
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware attacks are an increasing threat as Winona County continues investigating its second attack of 2026.
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Had the pleasure of appearing on Shake it Off with Mert and Lucas on AM970 (NYC) to discuss how the U.S. is once again vulnerable as post-9/11 recommendations gradually eroded. omny.fm/shows/shake-...
Hour 1: The $20 Burrito Debate | Mike Lebowitz on Second Wave - Shake It Off with Mert & Lucas Live
Episode 112 examines the viral debate over $20 burritos that began when a college student told Turning Point USA a burrito shouldn’t cost that much, turning a simple complaint into a symbol of inflati...
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The 9/11 trial date has been pushed back (again) to 2028. Here’s my take on Fox News. www.foxnews.com/us/former-gi...
Former Gitmo prosecutor likens 9/11 trial delay to 'Frankenstein's zombie court'
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three alleged 9/11 co-conspirators will stand trial in June 2028 at Guantánamo Bay after decades of delays in the military commission.
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An important development in US efforts to combat the ever-evolving China cyber threat. As I mention, publicity looks like a "name-and-shame" campaign where the U.S. essentially publicly calls out foreign hackers to let them know that we're on to them. #Cyber #NatSec www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
US says Chinese hackers broke into DOJ, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate
The Justice Department said it has disrupted a Chinese hacking operation responsible for break-ins at numerous sensitive U.S. federal agencies.
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AI-fueled cyber attacks are increasingly interfering with our daily lives. Here's my discussion on WAVY TV (NBC). www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHql...
Cyber Attack Investigation | Inside the Investigation
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My conversation with a former CIA lawyer who worked with me in the case of al Qaeda's post-9/11 Second Wave plot to smuggle Pakistani nuclear materials into US ports, and the thrilling, global efforts to stop it. #NatSec #nonfiction www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Xe...
AL-QAEDA'S SECOND 9/11 ATTACK PLOT Was STOPPED: The Story America NEVER Knew...
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From NPR: "[Second Wave] reads like the thriller that it is." This true crime story featuring never-reported information from the 9/11 era to today is now on audiobook! youtube.com/shorts/NBeZx... via @YouTube
Audiobook Sample: Second Wave
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How current national security vulnerabilities parallel 9/11 era failures, and the terror threat America faces. www.wrvo.org/campbell-con...
Michael Lebowitz on the Campbell Conversations
Michael Lebowitz talks about his book, "Second Wave: Inside Al Qaeda's Post-9/11 Attack Plan and America's Secret Effort to Stop It".
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My discussion on KESQ 3 TV (ABC) on how to identify and thwart AI scams, and how emerging technology like quantum computing can create "AI on steroids." kesq.com/news/top-sto...
AI scams are becoming more personalized. Here's how to spot one
AI scams are on the rise, and with recent scams in which a Palm Desert man learned about his own funeral and another in which the caller impersonated Palm Springs police officers for extortion, law en...
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SECOND WAVE by @lebowitzbooks.bsky.social is now available! Discover a deadlier sequel to 9/11—and the race inside the CIA, FBI, and Pentagon to stop it. Order your copy today, link down below!
"Second Wave" describes the most notorious bathroom break demand in FBI history. Readers are taken into the interrogation & see how the government official's bathroom demand crippled a major post-9/11 terrorism investigation. Here's one book reviewer's take. www.thecipherbrief.com/book-review/...
A War Crimes Prosecutor's Inside Account of Al Qaeda's Secret Nuclear Plot
BOOK REVIEW: SECOND WAVE: INSIDE AL QAEDA’S POST-9/11 ATTACK PLAN AND AMERICA’S SECRET EFFORT TO STOP ITBy Michael Lebowitz / Diversion BooksReviewed by: Robert J. Eatinger, Jr.The Reviewer: Robert Ea...
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One of the most important and secretive manhunts in modern American history. The government tried to block its release. They initially stamped it "Not Cleared due to Full Objection." My author journey didn't begin with pomp and celebration. It began with a fight. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2...
260. Al Qaeda's Second Wave Plot: A Deep Dive into Post-9/11 Investigations with Michael Lebowitz
Podcast Episode · SPYCRAFT 101 · August 10 · 1h 27m
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My book on al Qaeda's post-9/11 efforts to attack the US & obtain nuclear weapons from Pakistan, and how it relates to 2026 terrorism vulnerabilities comes out on Tuesday. #BookRecommendations #books www.simonandschuster.com/books/Second...
Amazon.com: Second Wave: Inside Al Qaeda's Post-9/11 Attack Plan and America's Secret Effort to Stop It: 9798895151655: Lebowitz, Michael: Books
Amazon.com: Second Wave: Inside Al Qaeda's Post-9/11 Attack Plan and America's Secret Effort to Stop It: 9798895151655: Lebowitz, Michael: Books
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Sometimes the best way to protect yourself from cyber scammers using sophisticated AI is to go old school. #AI #cybersecurity www.fox5atlanta.com/video/fmc-rm...
AI Cyber Scams: How to protect yourself | FOX 5 Atlanta
AI is making cybercrime faster, cheaper, and significantly harder to spot by transitioning from broad scams to hyper-targeted attacks on a bulk basis. Michael Lebowitz, former Army Cyber Command advis...
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What happens when a former prosecutor writes a book so sensitive that the government bans it outright for six years? #nonfiction #truecrime www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/from...
From Guantanamo Bay to Quantum Computing: A National Security Insider on the Threats Facing America
What happens when a former prosecutor writes a book so sensitive that the government bans it outright for six years? In this episode of Bay Area Innovator...
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Iran's Supreme Leader may have just authorized proxy attacks on US/Jewish targets. Apart from a dramatic, true crime story, my book, Second Wave, analyzes vulnerabilities before 9/11, its aftermath, and through today. Presale now & bookshelves in 1 month. www.simonandschuster.com/books/Second...
Second Wave
A deadlier sequel to 9/11—and the race inside the CIA, FBI, and pentagon to stop itIn 2003, US intelligence uncovered evidence that al Qaeda had ac...
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"U.S. leaders should refocus the country’s national security priorities to help ensure another catastrophic terrorist attack never happens again." intpolicydigest.org/twenty-five-...
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11, the Cost of Forgetting
Twenty-five years after 9/11, America risks allowing institutional complacency to erode the hard-earned counterterrorism safeguards built in the attacks' aftermath.
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