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Beware of malware disguised as Oscar-nominated movies including Joker and Parasite

Tech Republic Security

Joker was the hottest film among cybercriminals with 304 malicious files named after Batman's arch-nemesis, says security firm Kaspersky.

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eBook Protection: How to Secure eBooks from Piracy?

Kitaboo

Like films and music, pirated eBooks that are distributed illegally can hurt the author or publisher of the book by incurring potential revenue losses. These distribution services have security protocols that prevent the eBooks hosted on their platform from being misused and also offer tools that can aid in increasing sales and revenue.

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Zero Days: Why the disturbing Stuxnet documentary is a must-see

Tech Republic Security

Zero Days is a documentary by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney about the cyberwarfare Pandora's Box that was opened with the Stuxnet malware. Find out why Jack Wallen highly recommends the film.

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Fujifilm Is the Latest Victim of the Global Ransomware Spree

Gizmodo

Fujifilm, the Japanese film company that somehow survived (and then thrived) amidst the digital photography revolution, would appear to be the latest victim in a recent blitz of ransomware attacks. The firm has announced that it’s investigating the “possibility of a ransomware attack,” while noting that it was still… Read more.

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7 Effective Ways to Combat eBook Piracy in Publishing

Kitaboo

As the publishing world continues to grow with increased penetration of the eBook market, maintaining content/IP security and preventing piracy becomes the topmost challenge for publishers to deal with. Guide: How to Create a DRM Protected eBook and Distribute it Securely. Use Secure Digital Files. What is eBook Protection?

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Robin Hood of the Internet or the apocalypse of an industry

Dataconomy

This rampant practice poses significant challenges to the creative industries, encompassing film, music, publishing, software development, and gaming. Its repercussions are far-reaching, casting a shadow of concern upon various creative industries, spanning from the captivating realms of film, television, publishing, music, and gaming.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: The Hunt for Ghost #1

ForAllSecure

Ghost #1 was a digital film server that should have stayed blacklisted but due to a unique software flaw it continued to produce pirated films. He credits one engineer at the Chinese propaganda department for helping solve a mystery that resulted in the largest film piracy takedown operation of all time, anywhere in the world.

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