Video: Microsoft security exec Scott Charney talks about the latest threats

by Bill Detwiler in Developer

on April 28, 2009, 12:39 AM PDT

Video: Microsoft security exec Scott Charney talks about the latest threats

In an interview, Microsoft security executive Scott Charney tells CNET News' Ina Fried about the latest threats as well as new ways that Microsoft is trying to thwart the hackers.

In an interview, Microsoft security executive Scott Charney tells CNET News’ Ina Fried about the latest threats as well as new ways that Microsoft is trying to thwart the hackers.

By Bill Detwiler

Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show. Previously, Bill was an IT manager in the social research and energy industries. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisville, where he has also lectured on computer crime and crime prevention.

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Video: Microsoft security exec Scott Charney talks about the latest threats