Cybersecurity expert warns of increased attacks from foreign adversaries

The FBI says that North Korea is responsible for stealing $1.5 billion in virtual assets from the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit last week. According to CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm, groups behind attacks like this one are becoming more efficient and focused. Adam Meyers, CrowdStrike's senior vice president of counter adversary operations, joins to discuss.

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