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What is Cloud Security?

Cloud Security is the collection of technologies and tools that protect data, applications and services in a cloud-based environment. It includes technical solutions like encryption and zero-trust protections as well as business practices and governance policies that ensure compliance and data protection. Securing the cloud is complex and varied –

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How to Stop Phishing Emails

Phishing is the malicious act of tricking someone into handing over information such as passwords, account details and credit card numbers. Typically, attackers impersonate a known entity such as Microsoft, Amazon, your bank or a reputable company like a tax authority or insurance firm to persuade you to hand over

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How Ransomware Attacks Can Affect Any Business

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and they can affect any business. From hospitals to Fortune 100 companies, victims can suffer from lost revenue, costs associated with remediating the attack and potential legal fees. Additionally, cyberattackers can demand ransom payments to regain access to data. The first recorded ransomware attack

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Understanding the Different Types of Cybercrime

Cybercrime is an ever-growing phenomenon, largely as a result of our increasing reliance on online services such as internet banking and social media. Criminals see these as attractive targets for their activities as they provide convenient ways to obtain and exploit sensitive information, disrupt business operations, and attack the integrity

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The Growing Field of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected devices and networks from hacker attacks. It can protect against phishing scams, ransomware attacks, identity theft, data breaches and financial losses. It can also prevent viruses from spreading and reduce the time it takes for a security team to detect an attack. It is

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