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Ransomware – A Serious Threat to Business

Ransomware has become a serious threat to business. It can disrupt supply chains, destroy reputations and even put lives at risk. According to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2022, it is the most common concern among global respondents, beating out concerns about COVID-19, climate change and data breaches. Ransomware is malware

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How to Protect Yourself and Your Organisation Against Phishing

Phishing is an attempt to steal sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, bank account logins and other confidential data. Criminals use these details to loot your checking accounts, run up bills on credit cards and even get driver’s licenses in your name. It’s an ever-growing threat. The most common

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What is a Botnet?

A Botnet is a network of devices infected with malware that attackers control remotely. This allows them to send and receive commands, carry out automated attacks, and perform large-scale tasks that would be difficult or impossible to execute individually. Cybercriminals often use botnets to carry out ad fraud, cryptocurrency mining,

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The Importance of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting digital data, systems and devices from threats. It’s an incredibly complex and important discipline—one that’s essential to our modern world. From protecting the personal information stored on our devices to safeguarding the infrastructure that powers modern-day essentials like power grids and water treatment facilities,

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