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What is Phishing?

Phishing is a broad term that refers to any form of social engineering attack that seeks to trick recipients into handing over confidential information or installing malware. This information can be as simple as the first few digits of someone’s credit card number or as complex as passwords to corporate

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How to Protect Your Organization From Ransomware

Ransomware is malware that locks a victim’s files and displays a message demanding payment in exchange for the decryption key. It can be delivered via phishing attacks and other malicious code, or exploited through vulnerabilities in outdated software applications. According to the 2022 Unit 42 Incident Response Report, 48% of

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Cybercrime and How to Prevent It

Cybercrime is a term that refers to any illegal behaviour that involves the use of computers, networks and other electronic devices. This could include anything from hacking, identity theft, fraud, extortion and unauthorized access to computer systems. The world we live in is becoming increasingly dependent on new technology and

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