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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

eSecurity Planet

At its core, malware exploits existing network, device, or user vulnerabilities , posing as little a risk as annoying advertisements to the much more damaging demand for millions of dollars in ransom. This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. Jump ahead: Adware.

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #25 [Fingerprints All Over] Stolen Credentials Are the No. 1 Root Cause of Data Breaches

KnowBe4

As an example, in Basic Web Application Attacks, the use of stolen credentials was involved in 86% of attacks. A specific example of their actions involved using a fake job offer to trick a startup into losing over $600 million. For the first time ever, we can report on the actual risky behavior of your users.

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East Coast Meets West Coast: Enter the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act

Data Matters

These are (i) government entities; (ii) entities subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act; (iii) entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; (iv) nonprofits; and (v) institutions of higher education. 573(1)-(5).

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Your New Excuse to Get an Xbox

ChiefTech

When considering whether elements of video game design could apply to a site, you might think the category of your site is your first question. At first glance, advertising sites, RIAs, and some transactional sites seem obvious candidates for engrossing their visitors in the world of the brand; enterprise solutions, not so much.

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