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What Are Signs You Have Malware?

Malware is computer code that is designed to steal your information, infect programs or systems on your computer, and disrupt the normal functioning of your device. It’s behind many of the large-scale data breaches and ransomware attacks that result in millions of dollars in damages. Criminals plant malware into your

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What Is Cyber-Security?

Cyber-security is a broad field that protects the information stored on and transmitted through the computers, phones and other hardware of individuals and organizations from unauthorized access. It involves three main entities: endpoint devices, networks and the cloud. Some of the tools used to protect these entities are next-generation firewalls,

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Types of Hacking

Hacking is a term used to describe unauthorized tampering with computer software or hardware. Most people think of hackers as a lone rogue programmer in a bedroom who creates and sells malware, but this narrow view doesn’t fully capture the complexity of modern hacking. Hackers have grown increasingly sophisticated, using

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How Cloud Security Can Protect Your Organization

Today, organizations rely more than ever on cloud services and applications to meet business demands. The flexibility, low upfront costs and zero risks of vendor lock-in have made the cloud a popular alternative to onpremise systems. However, cloud environments present unique challenges that must be addressed with proper security measures.

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How to Avoid Paying a Ransom for Ransomware

In recent years, ransomware attacks have increased in sophistication and frequency. Hackers have learned to stay undetected in their victims’ networks, gaining access to information and files that are of greatest value. They can then sell those assets to the highest bidder. Many attacks are perpetrated by large-scale Ransomware as

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