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What Is Cyber-Security?

Cyber-security is any technology, measure or practice used to protect internet-connected devices and systems against malicious hackers and threats. It helps prevent phishing schemes, ransomware attacks, identity theft, data breaches and financial losses. With the world becoming increasingly reliant on technology and attackers finding new ways to breach digital systems,

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What is Malware and How Does it Affect Your Computer?

Malware, or malicious software, is computer code threat actors use to disrupt the normal functioning of computers and computer networks. It can steal sensitive information, leak critical data or wreak havoc on the system. Malware comes in many forms. Some of it is named for how it spreads (like viruses

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Ransomware and Ransomware Incident Response

Ransomware has become the favorite weapon for criminal hackers and it’s no wonder. It is one of the easiest ways to make money and the consequences are relatively minimal compared to other cyber crimes. Cyber criminals typically attack organizations like hospitals, schools and businesses where there is a lot of

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