Cyber Security Headlines
Week in Review - June 21-25, 2021
Jun 24, 2021
Guest Ira Winkler discusses anti-virus pioneer John McAfee. Topics include a controversial figure's plans as president, a national cyber director's appointment, Wi-Fi bug in the iPhone, ignoring cybersecurity incidents, ransomware implications, Six Flags lawsuit, and the importance of secure remote access.
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- The death of antivirus pioneer John McAfee is a significant loss for the business world, highlighting the tragic reality of his controversial persona and impending tax charges.
- The appointment of Chris English as the first national cyber director in the US is a positive step towards improving the nation's cybersecurity defenses, although concerns about overlap and coordination challenges remain.
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John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison
In a Spanish prison, antivirus pioneer John McAfee was found dead in an apparent suicide after a court approved his extradition to the US to face tax charges. This came as he faced the possibility of 30 years in prison for alleged tax evasion. McAfee was known for his flamboyant and controversial persona, and he had not been associated with his namesake antivirus application for some time. His death marks a significant loss for the business world, but speculation and conspiracy theories should not overshadow the tragic reality.
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