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In a discussion on the , addresses misconceptions in cybersecurity. He references "The Cuckoo's Egg," detailing a failed hacker attack on Berkeley's systems and the successful countermeasures by security researchers. Gleicher emphasizes the importance of focusing on gradual trust degradation in systems rather than overblown catastrophic scenarios 1.
, on the , recounts an incident where a hacker penetrated 30 government agencies. Despite knowing the attack was coming, they were overwhelmed, highlighting the helplessness felt during such breaches 2.
Lastly, on the , describes the implications of cyberattacks that catch defenses off guard and escalate into physical responses, noting an incident where Israel bombed a building housing a cyber unit in Gaza after persistent cyber threats 3.
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