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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. Digital piracy encompasses the unlawful replication or dissemination of copyrighted material through the vast realm of the Internet. One major issue is the presence of malware.

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After ‘protestware’ attacks, a Russian bank has advised clients to stop updating software

The Verge

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine draws on, consequences are being felt by many parts of the technology sector, including open-source software development. In addition, various content and malicious code can be embedded in freely distributed libraries used for software development.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Neglecting cyber hygiene can make individuals and organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks, such as malware infections, data breaches, and identity theft ( Image credit ) There is a cyber hygiene checklist you need to follow Cyber hygiene is not merely an option but a necessity in our digital age.

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Technology News and Hot Topics

CTOvision

Laser-Radio Links Upgrade the Internet. Internet carriers. Cybersecurity expert puts focus on training people, not developing technology. Speaking to hundreds of information technology professionals, security expert Reg Harnish did not once mention “malware.” Back in the U.S.,

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Scanning the Internet

ForAllSecure

Traditional anti-malware research relies on customer systems but what if a particular malware wasn’t on the same platform as your solution software? éveillé from ESET joins The Hacker Mind podcast to talk about the challenges of building his own internet scanner to scan for elusive malware.

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Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019

Galido

Malwarebytes is a leader of malware prevention and protection. Zone Alarm Cybersecurity blog offers information on malware and protecting yourself online. They offer malware alerts, practical online security tips, and more. It focuses on all of the latest developments in Google’s security world. Malwarebytes.

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Enterprise IT moves forward — cautiously — with generative AI

CIO Business Intelligence

But you have to make sure there’s no copyright infringement, fake content or malware embedded if you’re using it to create software.” It may reduce the number of people needed to execute a role, such as in content development, product information management or software development,” he says.