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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a network of devices (computers, phones, or even Internet of Things devices) that are infected by malware and controlled remotely. Cybercriminals use them to perform Distributed Denial-of-Service attacks, spam, click fraud, cryptocurrency mining, and more. The hacker behind a botnet is called a bot herder or a

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First Responders to Cybercrime Investigations

Cybercrime is a broad term for a range of cyber-dependent and/or cyber-enabled crimes. It encompasses everything from the stealing of personal information to ransomware, to hacking and denial-of-service attacks to cyberterrorism. Investigations of cybercrime often involve a combination of first responders, including national and local law enforcement, private sector and

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The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a massive industry that protects computer systems from external threats. It’s an industry that needs to be constantly evolving to stay one step ahead of the latest attack strategies. It is a field that can have a high level of pressure, as attacks are always on the horizon

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What Is Antivirus and Why Do You Need It?

Antivirus is a computer program that prevents, detects and removes known viruses and malware. Viruses and malware have been around for over 50 years, so having an antivirus software program in place is vital for keeping your computer protected from these cyber threats that could cause data loss, system crashes

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