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How Does a Botnet Work?

A Botnet is a group of connected devices, including computers, tablets, smart TVs and even some IoT (Internet of Things) devices like webcams or soundbars that have been infected with malware and controlled by cybercriminals. Once compromised, these devices are then used to launch attacks on other parties. They work

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Cybercrime Investigations

Cybercrime is the use of a computer to further illegal activities like fraud, trafficking in child pornography or intellectual property, stealing identities, denial of service attacks against servers and systems, or acts of cyberterrorism. As the world becomes increasingly digital, crimes related to the Internet are gaining in scope and

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The Importance of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field that encompasses all of the technologies and practices that keep computer systems and electronic data safe. As society becomes more technologically reliant, the importance of cybersecurity continues to grow. In recent years, hacks and breaches have made headlines when thieves steal customer social security

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Why Your Antivirus Isn’t Protecting You

As a digital forensics expert and cybersecurity teacher, it’s Josh Brunty’s job to help people stay safe online. But he recently discovered that his own father wasn’t getting the message: Despite all of the warnings, he still paid yearly for antivirus protection on his home computer. Antivirus software protects against

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