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What is a Data Breach?

A data breach is an incident in which confidential, private or protected information is exposed to someone that isn’t authorized to see it. This can happen due to both accidental events (like an employee emailing confidential data to the wrong person) or malicious acts by outside attackers (who may be

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Antivirus Software – How Does It Work?

Antivirus software protects computers, laptops and mobile devices from malware attacks. It scours email attachments, websites and other files for dangerous content and thwarts hackers by preventing them from accessing systems and data. Antivirus software typically uses a mix of scanning methods, real-time threat detection and quarantine functions. It may

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Cyberthreat News – The Latest Issues in Your Inbox

Cyberthreat News is a weekly newsletter covering global cyberattacks, threats, and defenses. Subscribe to receive the latest issues in your inbox. March 2024: Russia-linked hackers brought down the French National Assembly website for several hours in retaliation for France’s support of Ukraine. The hack also exposed details of a conversation

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