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Beapy Cryptojacking campaign leverages EternalBlue exploit to spread

Security Affairs

exploit that could trigger an RCE in older versions of Windows (Windows XP to Server 2008 R2). Every Window machine running an old vulnerable version that exposes an SMB service is at risk of hack. ” The Beapy campaign was also spotted by other security firms, including Qihoo 360’s research team and a Trend Micro.

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The Difference Between Data Architecture and Enterprise Architecture

erwin

Those that can mine it and extract value from it will be successful, from local organizations to international governments. Without this understanding, data can proliferate and become more of a risk to the business than a benefit. Growth of non-relational models, 2008-present. The Value of Data Architecture.

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Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server: a next generation of deeper, wider content silos? | ZDNet

Collaboration 2.0

By Oliver Marks | June 22, 2008, 11:07pm PDT Summary The ’shoot out’ between Microsoft Sharepoint and Lotus Connections, two juggernauts in the enterprise space, played to a packed audience at the Enterprise 2.0 World: How to Understand Where You Are Really at Risk and the Most Effective Ways to Protect Your Enterprise 2.0

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Know your rights: the key to eBook access

CILIP

He said that the library profession in Europe could have done more to maximise their own interests as a result of this landmark case, but again he hopes KR21 will go some way to helping libraries across Europe understand their rights and the level of risk they face if publishers make legal challenges. t have enforced it.

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

This article will walk you through the various types of malware, how to identify and prevent a malware attack, and how to mitigate the risks. From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. What is Malware .

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The 773 Million Record "Collection #1" Data Breach

Troy Hunt

That link explains it in more detail but in short, it poses too big a risk for individuals, too big a risk for me personally and frankly, can't be done without taking the sorts of shortcuts that nobody should be taking with passwords in the first place! What's the Risk If My Data Is in There?

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10 Personal Finance Lessons for Technology Professionals

Troy Hunt

Number 1 is "Mining, Resources & Energy" which had a local boom here but is now rapidly declining (down 14% on the previous year). Take mining out of the picture and the top industry ("Consulting & Strategy"), pays only 5% more than tech. I would never want to live in any of our properties we bought as investments.

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