Eric Olson

Tom Gallagher, VP of Engineering at Microsoft's Security Response Center, discusses the importance of responsible disclosure in cybersecurity and the exciting $5 million Zero Day Quest initiative. Eric Olson, Principal Security Researcher, dives into the explosive evolution of ransomware and social engineering tactics. He highlights the drastic reduction in ransomware dwell times to mere minutes and the emerging threat of AI-enhanced phishing attacks. Together, they emphasize the need for collaboration between researchers and security teams to combat these growing threats.