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A Holistic Approach to Cloud Security

Cloud Security is a broad set of policies, technologies and applications that protect virtualized IP, data, and services. This sub-domain of cybersecurity covers a wide range of activities and tools such as firewalls, encryption and anti-malware. The cloud presents unique cybersecurity challenges and risks because of its lack of clearly

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How to Spot Phishing

Phishing is an attack in which an attacker tries to trick victims into handing over personal and financial information. This can be done by directing them to a fake website to enter confidential entries or by sending them an email with malicious file attachments. Cybercriminals use phishing to target users

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How to Deal With Ransomware

Ransomware is malware that locks up a business or individual’s data and demands payment for the return of access. Attackers typically use a combination of social engineering and exploiting vulnerabilities to gain initial system access. After gaining control, attackers will either encrypt specific files or deny access to entire systems.

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What is Cybercrime?

When people think of a cyber criminal, they often envision a sketchy guy wearing a dark hoodie camped out in a basement somewhere, typing away furiously. But the reality is that cyber crime is a highly organized and professionalized enterprise. Criminals purchase malware from vendors, create and sell phishing emails,

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