Fri Apr-12-2024: Engineer Stops Global Cyber Attack, NIST Tackles Backlog, AI in Brand Spoofing
Episode description
In this episode of "The Business of Tech," we dive into the world of cybersecurity. We discuss how a lone Microsoft engineer uncovered a potential global cyber attack through a Linux backdoor discovery, NIST's efforts to address vulnerability database backlog, and the crucial role of AI in safeguarding small to medium businesses from brand spoofing attacks.
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00:00 Lone Microsoft Engineer Thwarts Potential Global Cyberattack Through Linux Backdoor Discovery
03:26 NIST Tackles Vulnerability Database Backlog with Public-Private Consortium and Staff Reassignments
06:33 Safeguarding SMBs: The Dual Role of AI in Preventing and Detecting Brand Spoofing Attacks
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