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The Benefits of Cybersecurity

We rely on computers and the internet for communication (email, social media, texts), entertainment (interactive video games, movies, music) and work (remote access to data and information platforms). As a result, our data is more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. Cybersecurity protects our technology platforms by ensuring their integrity, availability

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How to Stay Safe From Cybercrime

Cybercrime is an ongoing threat that impacts businesses, schools and even governments. From ransomware attacks to hacking and data breaches, cyber criminals attack businesses’ infrastructure, disrupt productivity, threaten security and compromise people’s personal information. Cyber crime can cost the economy hundreds of billions of dollars annually, and result in losses

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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a network of internet-connected devices — usually computers, servers, and IoT (Internet of Things) devices — that have been infected with malware. These devices are controlled by a hacker — or “bot-herder” — to inflict harm and commit fraud. Botnets enable criminals to spread malware faster and

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