Risky Bulletin Between Two Nerds: Cyber's hard problems
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May 26, 2025 Delve into the intricate world of cybersecurity as the hosts discuss evolving definitions of cyber hard problems since the '90s. They explore the alarming disconnect between perceived safety and real threats, emphasizing human errors and system design flaws illustrated by a major hack. The conversation also critiques alarmist narratives around cybersecurity, evaluates corporate dilemmas in prioritizing protection, and highlights the ongoing struggle for security amid constantly adapting cybercriminal tactics.
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Cybersecurity Problems Are "Good Enough"
- Cybersecurity problems persist because most are seen as "good enough" and not urgent enough to fix.
- This equilibrium means there's little political will for drastic improvements.
Mainstream Services and Spearphishing
- Most everyday users face low cyber risk using mainstream cloud services with strong built-in security.
- Spearphishing remains an intractable problem due to human fallibility and social engineering.
Crypto Theft via Malicious Game App
- A developer's crypto was stolen after disabling Chrome's malware protections to run a malicious app for a crypto game.
- This illustrates how attackers exploit user trust and security tool weaknesses to deliver malware.