Cyber-security is generating a lot of concern for businesses and for national security. Intellectual property, private information and the entity’s reputation are under threat from massive attacks, and the number is increasing. In October 2014, a professional group of hackers stole account information on 83 million accounts at
Shane starts the show by explaining his concept of the “military internet complex”. He discusses various corporations assisting the United States government with internet espionage. The conversation then shifts to evidence of other countries engaging in cyber warfare, including South and North Korea. Shane shares his opinions on accountability and reliability of information when it comes to government sources of internet intelligence, specifically as it pertains to the recent accusations of North Korean hacking. Peter and Shane talk about China as an emerging threat in internet hacking and their growing presence in capital markets. The discussion concludes with a talk on internet hacktivism and various threats that exist on the web today.
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