Jul 26, 2024
North Korean State Actor Infiltrates US Security Firm |
Cybersecurity Today
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love covers two
major incidents. The first is an American firm, KnowBe4,
inadvertently hiring a North Korean state actor posing as a
software engineer, leading to an attempted malware installation. He
discusses the techniques used by the threat actor and the broader
implications for cybersecurity. The second story involves
CrowdStrike’s post-incident review of a system crash, detailing the
causes, the company’s response, and criticisms of their crisis
communication strategy. Tune in to learn about these pressing
cybersecurity challenges and how companies are handling them.
00:00 A Shocking Cybersecurity Incident
00:20 North Korean State Actor Infiltration
01:59 CrowdStrike’s Post Incident Review
05:07 CrowdStrike’s Crisis Communication Failure
06:31 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows
