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Phishing – What is Phishing?

Phishing is an attack that attempts to trick victims into clicking on a link or attachment that will deliver malware and/or take them to a fake website where they will be asked to hand over sensitive information. These attacks often use emotional manipulation and rely on a victim’s sense of

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How Ransomware Encrypts Files

In a worst-case scenario, ransomware attacks can keep an organization offline for months. During that time, it cannot provide the service its employees were hired to do, and therefore can’t make money. And if customers can’t find or access your products and services, they may move to competitors who can.

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What is a Botnet?

A Botnet is a network of hijacked devices infected with malware that allows a cybercriminal to control them remotely without the device owners’ knowledge. These bots can be used to launch DDoS attacks, phishing campaigns, steal credentials and other sensitive information, or perform CPU-intensive tasks. Malicious actors can create botnets

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Cybersecurity – What Is It and How Can It Help Your Business?

Cybersecurity is a broad category of technologies that protect against hackers and other malicious actors seeking to breach data, networks or computer systems. Cybersecurity solutions can include anti-virus software, firewalls, encryption tools and wireless security devices. They can also involve training employees to spot phishing emails and other red flags,

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