The 404 Media Podcast The Latest Epstein Dump is a Disaster
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Feb 4, 2026 
Matthew, an investigative journalist who uncovered AI platform flaws, walks through MaltBot/OpenClaw and Moltbook. He explains how these agentic AIs became popular. He recounts serious security failures, exposed databases, and how researchers demonstrated hijacks. Short, urgent talks about supply-chain risks, XSS and API key leaks.
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Report Precise Locations, Not Just Problems
- If you find sensitive material online, report exact locations to the hosting authority rather than vague complaints.
- Emmanuel Mayberg emailed DOJ with precise links, which accelerated removal of the images.
Rollout Shifted Burden Onto Victims
- The file dump exposed many victims' full names, often repeatedly, magnifying harm beyond the images themselves.
- Journalists noted the DOJ rollout treated victims as de facto monitors for redaction failures.
Emails Suggest High-Profile Plans To Visit Island
- Joseph Cox and Jason Kepler reviewed emails that show high-profile figures like Elon Musk planned to visit Epstein's island.
- Jason highlighted an email where Musk asked, "what day/night will be the wildest party on your island?" indicating intent to attend.