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A Genius Former Hacker Explains How to Keep Your Business Safe From Cyber Attacks Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor catch up with Walter 'Scorpion' O'Brien to chat about minimizing cyber threats for your small business.

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With an IQ of 197, Walter "Scorpion" O'Brien has the fifth highest intelligence in the world. After hacking into NASA on a lark, O'Brien was offered a job as a government contractor solving for high-level cybersecurity risks. Today, the genius hacker is a multimillionaire who continues his work as founder and CEO of Scorpion Computer Services, employing the brightest minds and best communicators around the globe. Entrepreneur Network partners Scott Duffy and Alan Taylor caught up with O'Brien at Cassell's Hamburgers in Los Angeles where Chef Christian prepares the mouthwatering B'fast Burger. Tune in for simple tips to minimize cyber threats for your small business.

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