Monthly Archives: December 2014

Hackers Entered JP Morgan Network Through Simple Security Hole

The cyberattack at JP Morgan in August could have been prevented by a simple security update: adding two-factor authentication to one of its servers that didn’t have the added security layer, according to the New York Times. “The oversight is now the focus of an internal review at JPMorgan that… Continue reading

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South Korean Internet Company Daum Kakao to Launch Startup Investment Fund

South Korea Internet company Daum Kakao announced plans on Tuesday to launch a $90.8 million investment fund focused on startups in Korea. Continue reading

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Web Hosts and Customers Prepare for Looming PCI DSS 3.0 Deadline

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 3.0, the latest major update to the standard for handling payment card information, formally goes into effect starting Jan. 1, 2015. Continue reading

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Mac Hosting Provider MacStadium Raises $1 Million in Series A Funding

Atlanta-based Mac hosting provider MacStadium announced on Monday that it has raised $1 million in Series A funding from a private angel investor, according to a report by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Continue reading

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North Korean Internet Down Amid Sony Hack Accusations

The Internet in North Korea is down on Monday after intermittent outages throughout the weekend, according to several reports on Monday. Continue reading

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