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Cyberthreat News For the Week Leading Up to the Presidential Election

The FBI and other federal agencies have released a webpage with the latest cyberthreat news ahead of next week’s election. The page includes statements from the agencies on foreign actors trying to influence or disrupt the electoral process through social media disinformation campaigns and phishing attacks. A ransomware attack wiped

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What is a Data Breach?

Data Breach is the unauthorized access, modification, deletion, or exfiltration of personally identifiable information (PII). Breaches occur when data is acquired without authorization. This data could be accessed by an unauthorized user for malicious intent, such as to steal personal or financial information, or even to cause harm to individuals

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How Does Antivirus Work?

Antivirus is software that identifies, isolates, and deletes malware (malicious code) on computers. It also scans and rescans files, folders, and external devices to detect infections and prevent malware from spreading. Antivirus is a vital layer of cybersecurity for both consumers and businesses. It can be paired with other tools

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AI Cybersecurity

AI cybersecurity uses artificial intelligence to protect against a wide variety of threats, from malware and phishing attacks to network intrusions. These tools rely on advanced algorithms to quickly identify and respond to unusual activity, reducing data loss and financial losses for organizations. Compared to human analysis, security AI tools

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The Importance of Digital Security

Like locking your expensive car in the garage or storing the title to your house in a safe deposit box, digital security helps protect your most prized possessions—personal and professional data. This information may be stored in cloud storage, email accounts, or on personal devices that connect to the Internet.

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What is a Firewall?

Firewall is a set of rules that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic to detect and block threats. They are the first line of defense against malicious software and other external threats to your business network. Firewalls can be implemented as either permissive or restrictive. Permissive firewalls allow any service

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