MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy

Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi were previously identified for deletion under the methodology, with MSCI set to announce its final list on Nov. 11. Index provider MSCI has adopted new rules that could lead to Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi being removed from its global indexes, while leaving several other crypto treasury companies facing potential exclusion.  MSCI…

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Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years

BTC buyers attempted to defend $80,000 support after September US producer inflation overshot expectations by 100 basis points for the largest monthly gain since March 2022 Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $80,000 on Thursday as US Producer Price Index (PPI) data significantly beat expectations. Key points: Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD slipping to its lowest levels…

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South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms

South Korea is proposing tougher cybersecurity assessments after a review identified security deficiencies at 130 financial firms. South Korea is planning tighter cybersecurity requirements for financial institutions after an investigation into earlier security incidents involving 16 companies, including crypto exchanges.  The Financial Services Commission (FSC) said it would pursue improved threat monitoring, more frequent security…

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Sybase Database Security Best Practices: Access Controls, Encryption, Auditing, and Vulnerability Management

Database breaches rarely start with something exotic. Far more often, they begin with a shared administrator password, an account belonging to someone who left years ago, an unencrypted connection, or a server that missed several rounds of patches. On SAP ASE systems that hold payment records, patient data, or customer details, those ordinary gaps carry…

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