Nation-states have an extensive range of capabilities, making it difficult for even sophisticated businesses to protect against cyberattacks. Additionally, the consequences of taking legal action against a suspected nation-state attacker can be politically complicated.
The cyber threat is constantly evolving and it's important for people to understand the seriousness of it. Nation-state hackers from various countries pose a significant risk to companies and individuals alike.
A man infiltrated a company's network by hosting their servers in his garage and using PowerShell scripts, even after they stopped using the corporate network and switched to a different system.
A foreign government accessed and stole proprietary information from a private company with contracts with the US Navy, revealing the possibility of privileged access into the US Navy's network. This kind of attack is unusual and signifies a shift from government-to-government spying to economic espionage.
Former HPSE Chair, Mike Rogers, discusses intelligence failures and solutions to fix them during a panel at Stenos, including internal investigations and improving communication among sources, assets, and agents.
The advancement of antitrust law in modern economies requires bringing different analysis to courts so that fact patterns can be confronted and weighed upon. This will help create a workable antitrust framework while allowing innovations to disrupt the industry with the beauty of uncertainty.