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What is Cloud Security and Why is it Important to Your Business?

Cloud Security provides a wide range of tools for monitoring, alerting and blocking attacks on your cloud environment. These include network firewalls, access control systems, phishing prevention techniques and malware detection tools. Cloud data encryption encrypts data in motion (during transmission) and at rest (in storage) to protect it against

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How to Protect Yourself From Phishing

Phishing is a form of social engineering that involves an attacker attempting to trick users into downloading malware, divulging credentials or information or providing funds. The attacker may pretend to be a tech support company, a financial institution or the IRS, among others. Attackers use phishing to steal passwords, personal

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What Is Ransomware and How Does It Affect Your Business?

Ransomware is malware that encrypts files, preventing victims from accessing their data until they pay a ransom. It’s a growing threat that affects businesses of all sizes. Attacks can be spread by spammed email attachments, malvertising and exploit kits that target vulnerabilities. Ransomware typically enters a system by tricking users

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