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Cybersecurity is a set of technologies, practices and policies designed to prevent cyberattacks or mitigate their impact. The goal is to protect computer systems, applications and devices, financial assets and people against ransomware and other malware, phishing scams, data theft and more. Successful attacks have the potential to disrupt and damage businesses, communities and lives. They can result in identity theft, personal and business extortion, temporary and lost productivity, loss of sensitive or critical data and even company closures.

The threat landscape continues to evolve. Despite the best efforts of cybersecurity teams, attackers continue to find new ways to breach systems and steal information and money.

New reporting reveals Chinese hackers are targeting government agencies and private companies in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Ukraine. These attack campaigns use custom malware and IPv6 spoofing to hide the WizardNet backdoor in updates for legitimate software and popular apps.

In an effort to combat the growing threat of bots and other advanced threats, Cisco joins forces with Accenture to develop a new service that can help businesses identify and remove bots from their networks. This partnership will help businesses improve their defenses by automatically removing bad actors from the network and enabling security teams to focus on the most severe threats.

As the world becomes more digital, many people are turning to online voting to cast their ballots in elections and other events. But if online voting is not done securely, it can leave the system vulnerable to cyberattacks and other issues.