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A Botnet is a network of hijacked internet-connected devices – such as computers, smartphones, smart TVs, wireless security cameras, or routers — infected with malware. A hacker/cybercriminal (bot herder) remotely controls the devices, often without their legitimate owners’ knowledge, to carry out a variety of illegal actions. The hackers often

Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected devices and services from malicious attacks. It is a critical field, as hacking is becoming more sophisticated, and we are increasingly dependent on technology for daily life — from work-from-home flexibility to smart home automation technologies, to the proliferation of IoT (Internet of Things)

Cybercrime occurs in the context of digital technology, and is a global problem that affects businesses, governments and individuals. It can take many forms including phishing, ransomware, data breaches and hacking. These crimes are often highly sophisticated and involve collaboration across borders. In addition to the economic impact, they have

Antivirus is a software program that’s designed to prevent malware infections, detect existing threats and attacks, and eradicate them from singular computing devices or entire IT systems. These programs scan websites, files and installed programs for suspicious activity. They also look at day-to-day program behavior to spot anomalies that might

A data breach is the exposure of sensitive information that has been lost, stolen or illegally accessed. This can include personal identifying information (PII) like names, addresses and phone numbers; financial information like credit card numbers and social security numbers; or other confidential business data such as intellectual property, strategic