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What Is Hacking?

Hacking is a term that describes attempts to break into computer systems, mobile devices or IoT Devices (Internet of Things) for illicit gain or malicious attacks. Hackers use a variety of tools to breach security and access information that may be used for monetary, political or social reasons. Many hackers

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What Is Cyber-Security?

Cyber-security helps protect you, your family and your business against hackers and threats. It is all about defending your devices, personal information and home networks from digital dangers like malware, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft and more. It also includes protecting your smart home devices, including routers and other IoT

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What Is Malware and How Does It Affect Your Computer?

Malware is software designed to disrupt, damage, or disable computers, systems, tablets, and mobile devices. It can steal, encrypt, or delete data; hijack core computer functions; and spy on your activity without your knowledge or permission. Cybercriminals can create and deliver malware to any device, from anywhere in the world.

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Ransomware and Cyber Extortion

Whether the ransom demand is for thousands or millions of dollars, the news of high-profile cyber extortion attacks against companies, hospitals and other public infrastructure has become a daily occurrence. Often these attacks are carried out with a new variant of ransomware, and the threat actors behind them continue to

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