Night Owls Episode 16 (Part 2)
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Apr 1, 2024 
Author Nicole Perlroth discusses NSA surveillance, cyber espionage tactics, election security concerns, SISA challenges, cyber warfare threats, and the dangers of unchecked technology integration in critical infrastructure.
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Snowden Leaks and the Windowless Room
- Nicole Perlroth's editor alerted her to Edward Snowden's NSA leaks while she was on vacation.
- She was called back to New York to work on the leaked hard drives in a windowless room for security.
Zero-Day Exploits: A Bigger Threat
- The focus should be on zero-day exploits, not just data collection.
- These vulnerabilities pose a significant threat as adversaries also seek such tools.
Living off the Land Attacks
- Public infrastructure is vulnerable to “living off the land” attacks, where hackers establish persistent access.
- This tactic aims to maintain presence for potential future disruptions.