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What is Ransomware and How Does it Work?

There has been a lot in the news lately about Ransomware, the fastest growing malware threat. High profile business shutdowns such as the SF Municipal Transportation Authority ticketing system and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center show that even large organisations are not immune to this type of attack. But what is

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What is Cloud Security?

Cloud Security is the set of tools that protect data in a cloud environment. It is a combination of cloud infrastructure protections and data security processes that include firewalls, IPS/IPSec, VPNs and advanced threat detection and response. It also includes identity and access management (IAM), cloud application controls, data loss

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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a network of computers or Internet of Things (IoT) devices that have been infected with malware and remotely controlled by attackers. Hackers often use botnets to send spam, launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and steal data. They can also be rented out to other cybercriminals.

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