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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. Rogue security software. Most device or software manufacturers place backdoors in their products intentionally and for a good reason.

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AI and the Evolution of Social Media

Schneier on Security

1: Advertising The role advertising plays in the internet arose more by accident than anything else. Advertising was the obvious business model, if never the best one. Big Tech needs something to persuade advertisers to keep spending on their platforms. In both cases, the solution lies in limits on the technology’s use.