In this special bonus episode, Ciaran and James tackle one of their favorite cybersecurity acronyms: FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Here our hosts break down what exactly FUD means for cybersecurity, why it matters, and the real-world risks it presents.
Highlights:
Notable Example of FUD
- The Killer Drones story; FUD in action and then retraction
- Highlights from the RAeS Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities Summit
Malware attacks
- WannaCry Guidance for Users | NHS Case Study on WannaCry
- Lessons from the Colonial Pipeline Attack
- CFR Analysis of the Shamoon Attack | BBC Coverage of Shamoon Attack
Accidental IT failures
- UK Air Traffic Control Technical Failure: confusion over two DVLs.
- BBC Report on ATC Failure | Regulator Review Following ATC Technical Failure
The Ultimate FUD phrase
- Leon Panetta's Cyber Pearl Harbor Warning; fostering a climate of fear about the catastrophic consequences of cyber warfare.
- Panetta’s Speech on Cyber Threats | BBC Coverage of Panetta's Warning
Dousing the FUD Flames
- Ian Levy's Magic Amulet Speech to cyber security vendors in which he accused them of selling medieval witchcraft to the public.
- The Register on Ian Levy's Speech
‘The World’s First Cyber Weapon’
- Stuxnet Computer Virus; the infamous worm aimed at Iran's nuclear facilities
- BBC Overview of Stuxnet | Kaspersky Resource on Stuxnet
Additional Resources:
- BBC Full Dossier on Iraq | Transcript of Andrew Gilligan's original report
- BBC Report on Iraq Dossier Controversy
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