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.

Dave Bittner, a cybersecurity expert and contributor to CyberWire, shares his insights on pressing security issues. He discusses worrying topics like massive credential dumps, password practices, and the Triton virus. The conversation takes a quirky turn as they debate Facebook’s impact on privacy and user trust. They dive into cybersecurity threats targeting critical infrastructure, before concluding with a lighthearted speculation on the Fermi Paradox and aliens, making for a surprisingly fun and informative chat!