Topic: Dmitry Alperovitch

2 chapters across the catalog

Lawful but Awful
Episode 1444 1:04:06 - 1:09:11

1444: Lawful but Awful

Cyber Pandemic Warnings, CrowdStrike and Russian Threats

A "60 Minutes" segment featuring CrowdStrike co-founder Dmitry Alperovitch warns of potential Russian cyber attacks on U.S. infrastructure, including the energy and banking sectors. The hosts question Alperovitch's background and the narrative that Russian hackers are uniquely dangerous, citing past mistakes in attacks on Saudi Arabian refineries.

Race Norming
Episode 1352 1:05:30 - 1:10:56

1352: Race Norming

FBI Russia Blame, Cryptocurrency Regulation and Cyber Policy

The FBI has attributed the JBS meatpacking hack to Russian criminal groups, prompting President Biden to plan a confrontation with Vladimir Putin at an upcoming summit in Geneva. Cybersecurity experts like Dmitry Alperovitch are using the incident to call for strict regulation of cryptocurrencies. They propose requiring full identification, such as passports or driver's licenses, for any transactions involving Bitcoin to make payments traceable.