CyberWire Daily

From China with love (and Malware).

Mar 6, 2025
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Dave Bittner
In this discussion, cybersecurity expert Dave Bittner sheds light on the U.S. Justice Department's charges against Chinese IT contractors for cyber espionage linked to Silk Typhoon. He explores the vulnerabilities in the IT supply chain and the challenges posed by advanced hacking groups. The conversation also dives into how innovations like passwordless security are reshaping cybersecurity. Bittner and his co-hosts address the growing impact of technologies like AI on cybercrime and underscore the critical need for robust data privacy measures.
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Political Disruption

  • Navigating the current political chaos in Washington, D.C. is a major challenge for cybersecurity.
  • The unpredictability of the situation poses a significant disruption.
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Cybersecurity Leadership

  • Dr. Chase Cunningham criticizes the appointment of an unqualified individual to a cybersecurity leadership role.
  • He advocates for fixing leadership issues in the government's cybersecurity approach.
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Accountability in Cybersecurity

  • A potential shift in how negligence and violations are handled in cybersecurity is anticipated.
  • This shift could lead to criminal charges for negligent practices instead of just fines.
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