Fighting viruses, defending the net

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Mikko Hypponen's TED talk highlights his expertise in cybersecurity and the ongoing battle against cyber threats. The discussion also references his trip to Pakistan, where he interviews the authors of the malware "Brain," shedding light on the significant financial gains from cyber-crime. Participants express surprise at the scale of criminal activities in cyberspace and emphasize that despite advancements in security measures, cybercriminals continually find ways to bypass defenses. The conversation underscores the persistent challenges in effectively combating cyber threats.
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Another http://www.ted.com/talks/mikko_hypponen_fighting_viruses_defending_the_net.html" talk: Mikko is very knowledgeable...

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Another interesting video is his trip to Pakistan, where he interviews the authors of Brain: http://campaigns.f-secure.com/brain/
 
Interesting video and thanks for sharing rhody. Indeed there is a lot of crime going on. I never even knew that people made billions off cyber-crime. No matter how much security there is, I believe that criminals go around whatever it is that is implemented.
 
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