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Alex Damos
Cybersecurity expert, chief information security officer (CISO) at Sentinel-1, and former CISO at Facebook. He is also a lecturer in the computer science department at Stanford.
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May 28, 2025
• 42min
The Story: The Biggest Hack That Never Happened
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Alex Damos, a cybersecurity expert and former CISO at Facebook, dives into the shocking near-miss incident involving the XZUtils backdoor hack. He explains how one astute observation uncovered a major cybersecurity threat that could have disrupted global sectors. The discussion reveals the sophistication of cyber intrusions and the vital role of human behavior in security vulnerabilities. Damos also emphasizes the growing dangers of AI in manipulating open-source software, stressing the necessity for increased tech literacy in navigating these complex risks.
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