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What is Hacking?

Hacking is the act of using or modifying something in a way it was never intended to do. When people hear hacking they usually think of computer hacks like when a person hacks into a system that they’re not authorized to be in and steals information but you can also

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What Is Malware and How Does It Affect Your Computer?

Malware is any type of software designed to harm a computer system, network, or server. Its intent is to steal, encrypt, corrupt, delete or alter data and hijack core computing functions leading to data breaches and lost productivity. Modern malware carries out its attacks in various ways. It may spread

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What Is Cyber-Security?

Cyber-security is a broad term that encompasses all the activities required to protect computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems and networks from attacks and illegal access. These include data breaches, ransomware, phishing, eavesdropping and more. In a business, it includes encrypting all sensitive information and creating effective backups. It also

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