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A Career in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity involves protecting systems, data and hardware from attacks launched in cyberspace. It includes measures to prevent hackers from accessing a company’s information, tools for monitoring and responding to security breaches, and preventative strategies like employee training. It also encompasses plans for restoring systems quickly after an attack. It’s important

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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a group of malware-infected devices that are used by hackers to conduct malicious activities. Hackers typically utilize the compromised devices to launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, steal sensitive information, or even hijack entire networks. The botnets are controlled by a threat actor called a bot

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How Does Antivirus Software Work?

Antivirus software programs protect computers and laptops (as well as smartphones, tablets, e-readers and smartwatches) against malware, which is code that can steal or destroy data on these devices. Malware can infect a computer or smartphone through an attachment on a suspicious email, from an infected USB drive or by

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