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Facebook reaching fifteen – a stark reminder of the value of data

As you’ll likely have seen, Facebook recently hit the ripe old age of 15. It’s hard to believe that it’s really been around for that long. Whilst Facebook was not strictly the first social media platform, in many ways it has been the most impactful, and the granddaddy of social media as we know it…


As you’ll likely have seen, Facebook recently hit the ripe old age of 15. It’s hard to believe that it’s really been around for that long. Whilst Facebook was not strictly the first social media platform, in many ways it has been the most impactful, and the granddaddy of social media as we know it today. Countless imitators have sought to usurp the throne from Facebook, but few have even come close to replicating its scale and scope.

A lot has changed since Facebook’s birth in a university dorm in 2004. The iPhone was still three years away, online shopping accounted for around two per cent of UK retail sales (compared to 10 times that now), and broadband was found in only 12 per cent of British homes. It was a simpler time, digitally speaking.

Unbeknownst to the public of 2004, Facebook was to become one of the most valuable companies in the world, and it was to be built on a commodity people didn’t even realise they possessed, let alone that they needed to protect – their personal data.

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Data-driven business 

Facebook’s wildly successful data-driven business model shone a light on the true power and value of data. Data is often called the new oil. Whilst the comparison has been done to death at this point, it’s undeniable that data has been fuelling businesses for the past dozen or so years. Businesses live

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Feds bust two fake antivirus sellers for millions in fraud

If you frequent certain portions of the internet, you’ve almost certainly seen pop-ups warning you that your PC is infested with all manner of creepy-crawly viruses. The ad is fake, and so is the software that it asks you to pay for, according to a new Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against a pair of phony

If you frequent certain portions of the internet, you’ve almost certainly seen pop-ups warning you that your PC is infested with all manner of creepy-crawly viruses. The ad is fake, and so is the software that it asks you to pay for, according to a new Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against a pair of phony antivirus sellers…
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Protect your computer from viruses for just $25

The 2024 edition of the ESET NOD32 Antivirus software features anti-phishing protection, malware blocking, and more…

The 2024 edition of the ESET NOD32 Antivirus software features anti-phishing protection, malware blocking, and more…
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Avast One review: Well-priced PC security with excellent protection

At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsClean, uncluttered interfaceExcellent antivirus protectionWell-priced for its feature setConsFull scans affect PC performance when using Microsoft Office appsNo included password managerOur VerdictAvast One expands upon the company’s free security suite, with upgraded defenses against online threats and additional features. You don’t get just excellent antivirus protection…

At a glanceExpert’s Rating
ProsClean, uncluttered interfaceExcellent antivirus protectionWell-priced for its feature setConsFull scans affect PC performance when using Microsoft Office appsNo included password managerOur VerdictAvast One expands upon the company’s free security suite, with upgraded defenses against online threats and additional features. You don’t get just excellent antivirus protection…
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DeFi Exploits in February Cause Losses of $82 Million With Just $1.3 Million Recovered: Report

A report sent to Cryptonews by web3 app and antivirus solution De.Fi noted that $82,287,101 was lost in February 2024 from security incidents, with just $1,325,932 recovered. The post DeFi Exploits in February Cause Losses of $82 Million With Just $1.3 Million Recovered: Report appeared first on Cryptonews…

A report sent to Cryptonews by web3 app and antivirus solution De.Fi noted that $82,287,101 was lost in February 2024 from security incidents, with just $1,325,932 recovered.
The post DeFi Exploits in February Cause Losses of $82 Million With Just $1.3 Million Recovered: Report appeared first on Cryptonews…
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