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How to Avoid Phishing

Phishing is a cyber attack that tricks victims into sharing sensitive information with attackers. This is a form of social engineering and often uses a sense of urgency, such as warning that a user’s account will be suspended or funds will disappear, to prompt victims to act without fully thinking

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What is Cloud Security?

Cloud Security is a set of technologies, controls and practices that collaborate to safeguard data and associated infrastructure and applications in the cloud. These solutions protect against external and internal cybersecurity threats while also ensuring data remains secure even in the event of a breach or system failure. Most organizations

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Ransomware – A Growing Threat to Businesses

Ransomware is malware that encrypts data or blocks access to devices and systems until a demand for payment is met. When a business suffers a ransomware attack, it can be difficult and expensive to recover. Cyber insurance policies may cover paying a ransom, but experts warn that doing so only

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Staying Safe Online Prevents Cybercrime

Getting infected by malware is easy, but staying safe online requires more than just using antivirus software. Rather, you need to be careful about what you click on and who you give your personal information to. Never open an attachment or link from a source that you do not recognize

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