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What is Malware and How Does it Affect Your Business?

Malware is malicious software used by cyber criminals to steal data, disrupt service and extort money. It’s a key tool in their arsenal, and cyber criminals share it openly or sell it to each other as a service. While the type of malware varies, it all has one goal in

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Careers in Cyber-Security

Cyber-security is the practice of protecting information and systems from cyber attacks, such as phishing scams, ransomware and data breaches. It involves setting up firewalls and encryption solutions, creating secure passwords and taking other steps to show that a business is committed to the protection of confidential data and information.

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The Dangers of Hacking

Hacking is a complex activity that requires creativity, problem-solving skills and boldness to bypass security measures. It can be used to exploit technical or social weaknesses for a variety of reasons: monetary gain, information extraction, protesting a cause, political activism or simply for the thrill of it. This is what

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How to Protect Your Organisation From Phishing Attacks

Phishing is a type of cyber attack that seeks to steal sensitive information such as usernames and passwords, credit card numbers, bank account details and more. The attacker lures the victim in, much like a fisherman uses bait to catch a fish, by masquerading as a reputable source that the

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