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MY TAKE: Why the next web-delivered ad you encounter could invisibly infect your smartphone

The Last Watchdog

The tech titans have swelled into multi-billion dollar behemoths by myopically focusing on delivering targeted online advertising, in support of online retailing. Cybercriminals have begun escalating their efforts to bend the legitimate online advertising and retailing fulfillment ecosystem to their whims. Smart attacks.

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

Definition, Threats & Protections 10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know Overall Network Security Best Practices Best practices for network security directly counter the major threats to the network with specific technologies and controls. For a more general overview consider reading: What is Network Security?

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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Examples of Adware Malware Attacks. While there are hundreds of adware versions, some of the most common examples include Fireball, Appearch, DollarRevenue, Gator, and DeskAd. Examples of Backdoor Malware Attacks.

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How to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

IBM Big Data Hub

Think: an online retailer that stores customers’ email addresses to send order updates. For example, a business that collects user health data needs stronger protections than one that collects only email addresses. Each EEA state sets its own definition of “child” under the GDPR.

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Adapting to the new normal: Remote work and the IBM Z

Rocket Software

The connection will be a secure encrypted connection back to the hosting server. You also want to ensure that all network connections are encrypted. The Z Encryption Readiness Tool (ZERT) is a free function within the Communication Server of z/OS. The first example is to participate in a hybrid DevOps environment.

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10 Network Security Threats Everyone Should Know

eSecurity Planet

Definition, Threats & Protections Public Internet Threats If your enterprise network is connected to the public internet, every single threat on the internet can render your business vulnerable too. Imagine you’re a retailer with 50 store locations. For example, SNMP versions 1 and 2 have known vulnerabilities.

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The Good, Bad, And The Ugly: Key Takeaways From California’s New Privacy Law

Privacy and Cybersecurity Law

The CCPA’s definition of “consumer” is equally broad. This definition therefore not only encompasses a “consumer” in the traditional sense (i.e., The business community is already lobbying the California legislature to narrow this definition. The International Association of Privacy Professionals estimates at least 500,000 U.S.

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