In this conversation I discuss the Confucius Institute, cybersecurity search engines, ransomware defense evasion tactics, the GOP platform on protecting critical infrastructure, the OpenAI breach, cybersecurity concerns in the automotive industry, the White House's push for increased cyber funds, and the healthcare industry's pushback against cybersecurity reporting rules.

Takeaways

Augusta, Georgia is not an exciting place to visit

The Confucius Institute raises concerns about its funding and curriculum

Cybersecurity search engines like Greyhat Warfare can provide valuable information

Ransomware attackers are focusing on defense evasion tactics

The GOP platform emphasizes protecting critical infrastructure from hackers

OpenAI faced a breach but did not inform law enforcement

The automotive industry is increasingly concerned about cybersecurity

The White House is seeking increased cyber funds for federal agencies

The healthcare industry is pushing back against proposed cybersecurity reporting rules