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How to Protect Yourself Against Phishing

Phishing is an incredibly common and dangerous cybercrime that affects all types of individuals and organizations. Attackers often pose as trusted contacts or institutions to gain victims’ trust. They then trick victims into clicking on a link that leads to a malicious website that may download malware, reveal sensitive information

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What is Ransomware and How Does it Affect Your Organization?

Ransomware is malware that gains access to a computer, encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them. In some cases, attackers also steal data from the victim’s computer or network, essentially holding this stolen information for double-extortion (Santos Citation2022 and 2023). The most common form of ransomware is delivered through

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Cybercrime

Cybercrime is a broad term used to describe any criminal activity that occurs over the Internet or through other connected electronic devices. It can include hacking, extortion, cyberstalking, and data theft. It can affect people and businesses on a personal and financial level. For example, if a business suffers a

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