In this episode of "The Business of Tech," we dive into the world of cybersecurity. We discuss how a lone Microsoft engineer uncovered a potential global cyber attack through a Linux backdoor discovery, NIST's efforts to address vulnerability database backlog, and the crucial role of AI in safeguarding small to medium businesses from brand spoofing attacks.  Three things to know today 00:00 Lone Microsoft Engineer Thwarts Potential Global Cyberattack Through Linux Backdoor Discovery03:26 NIST Tackles Vulnerability Database Backlog with Public-Private Consortium and Staff Reassignments06:33 Safeguarding SMBs: The Dual Role of AI in Preventing and Detecting Brand Spoofing Attacks  Supported by:  https://www.bitdefender.com/business/products/msp-security-solutions.htmlhttps://huntress.com/mspradio/   
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