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Aug 9
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Cybersecurity Today Month In Review: Aug...

Jim Love
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Cybersecurity Today: July Review - Massive Lawsuits, AI Warnings, and Major Breaches

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today: The Month in Review, host Jim Love and an expert panel, including David Shipley, Anton Levaja, and Tammy Harper, discuss the most significant cybersecurity stories from July. Key topics include the $380 million lawsuit between Clorox and Cognizant following a massive ransomware attack, the ongoing legal battle between Delta and CrowdStrike, and breached forums like XSS leading to significant law enforcement actions. The panel also dives into AI-related risks in software development, recent supply chain attacks, and legislative developments in Europe affecting cybersecurity. Watch to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges in the cybersecurity landscape.

00:00 Introduction and Panelist Introductions
01:28 Major Cybersecurity Lawsuits: Clorox vs. Cognizant and Delta vs. CrowdStrike
04:11 Reflections on Legal Implications and Industry Impact
13:01 Tammy Harper on XSS Forum Seizure
17:52 Law Enforcement Tactics and Dark Web Trust Issues
23:47 Anton Levaja on Supply Chain Attacks
30:18 AI Wiping Code and Backup Issues
31:18 Security Concerns with Model Control Protocol
31:56 Challenges with AI in Code Review
34:02 The Problem with AI-Generated Code
40:43 The SharePoint Apocalypse
43:36 Impact of Business Decisions on Technology
49:16 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Stories
49:25 Current and Upcoming Tech Legislation

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