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Phishing and Spear Phishing

Phishing involves the use of social engineering tactics to trick recipients into downloading malware or handing over their credentials and information. More sophisticated attacks, called spear phishing, involve more personalized messages and are designed to appear as though they are from someone or an institution that the victim trusts. These

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Protecting Your Data From Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware is making headlines on a near daily basis, and for good reason. Cybercriminals have discovered that companies are willing to pay a significant sum of money to recover data after an attack, and the amount being demanded has escalated significantly this year. Ransomeware works by accessing files on a

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How to Maturate Your Cloud Security Strategy

Cloud Security protects the sensitive and confidential data we entrust to the cloud, from priceless home videos to sensitive remote work files. It’s a critical piece of any IT strategy because cloud adoption continues to accelerate. But as the IT environment becomes more complex, the risks increase. From cloud-native applications

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A Career in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting information and systems from cyberattacks. It is a growing field, as our society has become increasingly technology-reliant and vulnerable to attacks. Breaches can damage a company’s reputation, expose sensitive personal data, and lead to heavy financial losses. The importance of Cybersecurity can be seen

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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a group of Internet-connected devices that are infected with malware and controlled by a single attacker, known as the “bot herder.” The bots are used to carry out large-scale criminal actions such as spam emails, stealing user data, Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks (DDoS), crypto mining, and password cracking.

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