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CyberWire Daily

A hacking keeps you humble.

Jun 14, 2024
Former director of the NSA Paul Nakasone and Arynn Crow from AWS discuss cybersecurity topics. They cover Microsoft's security failures, AI tabletop exercises, Cleveland cyber attack, Truist bank data breach, and Rockwell Automation vulnerabilities. Arynn Crow talks about security through MFA and FIDO Alliance passkeys, and her work on the Digital Identity Advancement Foundation. They also discuss AI running for mayor and the 2024 N2K CyberWire Audience Survey.
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Quick takeaways

  • Microsoft admitted security flaws allowing Chinese state hackers access, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
  • University of Illinois researchers developed autonomous hacking AI agents, underscoring the escalating threat of AI-powered cyber attacks and the urgency for strong defense mechanisms.

Deep dives

Microsoft's President Acknowledges Security Failures

Microsoft President Brad Smith admitted to security failings that allowed Chinese state hackers to access emails of officials in 2023. The Cyber Safety Review Board report highlighted security gaps that led to Chinese hackers gaining access to 25 organizations' email accounts through Microsoft encryption key flaws.

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