The Number One Hacker: How It Was Cultivated.

Summary

Liu Xiao and Sidney discuss the implications of Liu Xiao's product from Soft Alliance, which has gained significant market interest following its success at the Black Hat Conference. Sidney warns Liu Xiao that while this popularity indicates a strong market presence, it also attracts scrutiny from various groups, including government entities researching vulnerabilities in his software. Sidney explains that many are trying to acquire Liu Xiao's products at low prices to address significant issues, such as the challenges of prosecuting cyber attacks. Liu Xiao learns that his company's software could potentially resolve the difficulties governments face in defending against cyber threats, making it highly desirable in a landscape where traditional cyber warfare methods have evolved. Sidney emphasizes that the increasing simplicity of launching cyber attacks poses a challenge, and Liu Xiao’s products could provide effective protection against a majority of these threats.

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