Cybersecurity & Ransom Payments, Open Source Mandate, , Google's Cookie Reversal, AI Advancements

The episode begins with a discussion on a vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows Hello for Business authentication model, which has been found to be susceptible to downgrade attacks. Microsoft has released a fix for this issue to enhance security measures. Additionally, the episode highlights AT&T's decision to pay a ransom to prevent the exposure of stolen call records, shedding light on the prevalent trend of companies paying ransoms after cyber attacks.

The episode also delves into Switzerland's groundbreaking law, mandating the use of open-source software in the public sector to promote transparency and security. Furthermore, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published a playbook for resilience planning in critical infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of enhancing security measures and minimizing the impact of cyber attacks. The episode also discusses leadership changes at CISA, with Brandon Wales stepping down as the executive director and Bridget Bean set to take over in August.

In the realm of technology, Google's reversal of its plan to drop support for third-party cookies in Chrome is highlighted, with the introduction of the Privacy Sandbox as an alternative. The episode also explores advancements in AI technology, such as OpenAI's Instruction Hierarchy technique to prevent AI models from being misled and Meta's release of LLAMA 3.1, an open-source AI model with significant parameters. The discussion touches on the growing adoption of generative AI in businesses and the importance of addressing bias and fairness in AI models.

Concluding the episode, Dave Sobel emphasizes the significance of strategic decision-making in cybersecurity, advising against paying ransoms and advocating for unique approaches like Switzerland's open-source mandate. The episode underscores the evolving landscape of technology and the need for businesses to adapt to changing trends and security measures.

 

Three things to know today

00:00 Cybersecurity in Focus: Windows Hello Fix, AT&T Ransom, Swiss Open-Source Law, and CISA Leadership Changes

04:51 Google Reverses Third-Party Cookie Phase-Out: What It Means

05:45 OpenAI and Meta's Latest Advances: Instruction Hierarchy, Llama 3.1, and the Business Implications

 

 

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