12min chapter

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Bing pop-up wars, and the British Library ransomware scandal

Smashing Security

CHAPTER

Microsoft's Promotion of Bing and British Library Cyber Attack

The chapter delves into Microsoft's controversial promotion of Bing as the default search engine on Chrome, sparking debates on ethical promotion tactics. It transitions to discussing a ransomware cyber attack on the British Library, detailing the breach, data theft, and repercussions faced in the aftermath. Suggestions for enhancing security measures and strategic promotional approaches are also explored in this chapter.

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