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What Is Antivirus?

Antivirus is a program, or an umbrella of programs, that is designed to scan for, isolate, and eradicate computer viruses and other malware. It’s a critical piece of any cybersecurity strategy that helps to safeguard against data breaches, security vulnerabilities, cyberthreats, and other online risks. Modern antivirus software can detect

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Cyberthreat News Roundup

Cyberthreat News is a monthly roundup of key cybersecurity stories. The pace of cyberattacks is escalating as the world rushes toward digitalization. Banks are collaborating with technology companies; governments are leapfrogging traditional financial systems with digital currencies and work-from-home arrangements. Such transformations, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, present a unique

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What is a Data Breach?

Summary A data breach is the release of secure information to an untrusted environment. It could be the leaking of credit card data from a hacked server, personal information on social media or internal company emails. Hackers, insiders and malicious software all contribute to a data breach. Some attackers seek

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