QA Talks: The Lazarus Heist
From Hollywood to high finance: Inside North Korea’s global cyber war
19 November, London
One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories, told by one of the UK’s best tech journalists. Geoff White will reveal the tale behind some of the world's biggest cyber attacks, and explore the cyber threats businesses are facing in the AI age with fellow tech author and podcaster Jamie Bartlett.
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In this edition of QA Talks, we’re spotlighting cyber and AI security as we sit down with award-winning technology journalist, Geoff White, as he examines how hackers have harnessed cutting-edge technology to fuel some of the most infamous cyberattacks the world has ever seen.
From WannaCry, a cyber-attack that brought NHS hospitals to a dangerous standstill, to causing mayhem in Hollywood with the infamous Sony hack. Geoff uncovers the secret world of the Lazarus Group, their victims and those who have tried – and so far failed – to stop them.
Geoff’s talk will be followed by a panel discussion with fellow journalist Jamie Bartlett to explore the challenges for organisations at the critical intersection of cyber and AI security: What are the risks – and what can we do about it?
We’re about to find out.
What you can expect to take away:
- Real insight into business risks surrounding cyber and AI security.
- Actionable advice on how to implement protective measures into your business.
- Protective process to harness your business against risk.
Agenda
18:00 – Registration & refreshments.
18:30 – Welcome and introduction, Richard Townsend, CEO, QA Ltd.
18:40 – The Lazarus Heist: Geoff White, Investigative Journalist, Author, and Podcaster, Expert on Cybersecurity.
19:00 – What are the real threats and challenges businesses are facing and what can we do about it? Geoff White in dicusssion with Jamie Bartlett, British author and journalist, expert on social media and technology.
19:20 – Questions from the floor.
19:40 – Closing remarks, Richard Townsend, CEO, QA Ltd.
19:50 – Drinks and canapes.
Meet the speakers
Geoff White
From billion-dollar cyber heists to global financial crime rings and crypto-gangsters; Geoff White has covered it all. His new book, Rinsed, reveals technology’s impact on the world of money laundering. It springs from his work on the hit podcast and book, The Lazarus Heist, which explored North Korea’s computer hacking campaign. Geoff has given keynote talks for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Microsoft, HSBC, Mastercard, Atos, Orange, and Bank of America.
Jamie Bartlett
Jamie Bartlett is the author of several best-selling books and podcasts about technology, society, and cyber-security. His book exploring the underworld of the internet, The Dark Net, has been translated into 14 languages. His award-winning BBC podcast series The Missing Cryptoqueen exposed a multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency scam. Jamie's Ted Talk about illicit online markets has been watched almost six million times.
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