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What is Malware and How Does it Affect You?

Malware is a generic term for malicious software that is created and used by cyberattackers to cause extensive damage, compromise devices and systems and steal information. Some examples of malware include viruses, ransomware and spyware. Each type of malware works in a different way to carry out its attack and

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What is Cyber-Security?

Cyber-security is the prevention of damage to, the protection of and the restoration of computers, electronic information systems and wire communication systems and the information they contain. This includes encryption, authentication and verification of data to strengthen confidentiality, integrity, availability and nonrepudiation. Attackers are growing more sophisticated. They target everything

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How Cloud Security Can Help Your Business Succeed

As businesses accelerate their digital transformation initiatives and aggressively retool operations with cloud services, cyber-criminals are taking advantage of these opportunities to conduct data theft and other forms of fraud. To combat these threats, organizations need to implement effective Cloud Security. A primary challenge is the lack of physical access

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What is Phishing?

About Phishing Cybercriminals use email, social media or malicious websites to pose as a trusted company or person and trick victims into handing over information. These attackers are often looking for a pay-off by stealing confidential data or installing malware on the victim’s computer. They can be as simple as

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