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What is Cloud Security?

Cloud Security is the practice of protecting data and applications hosted on the Internet or by a cloud service provider (CSP). It involves balancing convenience with security, especially in areas where innovation has outpaced standards. For businesses, that means securing both the physical networks and end-user hardware used for accessing

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How to Protect Against Phishing

Phishing involves a coordinated attack by attackers to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, login credentials and credit card details from victims. The attackers typically impersonate a known and trusted source such as an institution, employer or even the victim themselves and ask for confidential information to be provided over

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Ransomware – What is Ransomware and How Does it Affect Your Business?

Ransomware is malware that locks a victim’s computer or device and demands payment for unlocking the data. In the past, it was often used as a tool for extortion and petty crime by small groups of criminals, who targeted individuals with opportunistic attacks using email attachments, often involving photos and

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