Jul 24, 2024
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, guest host Jim Love covers major events impacting the cybersecurity world, including CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz's summons to testify before a U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security following a massive IT outage and a new malware strain, Frosty Goop, attacking critical infrastructure in Ukraine. The episode also discusses cybersecurity firm Wiz's surprising decision to decline a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google's parent company, Alphabet, opting instead to aim for an IPO. Stay informed about the latest in cybersecurity, and what these developments mean for the industry.
00:00 Introduction and Headlines
00:24 CrowdStrike CEO Summoned by U.S. House Committee
00:38 Impact and Response to the IT Outage
01:41 Frosty Goop: New Malware Threat
03:09 Wiz Rejects Alphabet's Acquisition Offer
04:45 Conclusion and Show Notes