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Cybercrime and Small Businesses

Cybercrime is criminal activity that targets computers (or electronic devices) or uses a computer as an accessory to another crime. This includes things like hacking, phishing, identity theft, ransomware, malware, DDoS attacks and more. The list of possible cybercrimes is ever-growing as technology evolves. The most basic types of cybercrime

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The Importance of Cybersecurity

The world we live in now relies heavily on technology for everything from communication (email, smartphones and tablets), entertainment (interactive video games, social media and apps) to banking, shopping, transportation and medical devices. As a result, vast amounts of sensitive data are transmitted across networks and devices all the time.

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What is a Botnet?

Malicious botnets are made up of hijacked internet-connected devices (such as computers, mobile phones and Internet of Things [IoT] devices) that are infected with malware. These bots are controlled remotely by attackers or cybercriminals – known as “bot herders” – who use them to launch targeted attacks such as DDoS,

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What to Look for in an Antivirus

Antivirus is software programs designed to scan for, identify, and eradicate computer viruses and malware. It’s an important component of your overall cybersecurity strategy and is used to protect your computers, files and networks against data breaches and other types of cyberattacks. Viruses are designed to spread from one computer

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