Code Red co-discoverer: AI could shrink defenders' response windows further
TechNadu · x · 2026-08-21
TechNadu interviews Marc Maiffret, CTO of BeyondTrust and co-discoverer of the Code Red worm. He argues Code Red's lessons still matter 25 years later — attackers keep exploiting trusted systems — and that AI could shrink defenders' response windows even further while also empowering attackers. The interview covers AI threats, identity security, and zero trust.
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