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How Malware Works

Malware is software designed to exploit devices for the benefit of its creator, and that’s why it poses a threat to anyone with a device connected to the internet. There are many different types of malware, and they’re spread through a variety of means including phishing attacks, compromised websites, malicious

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What Is Cyber-Security?

Cyber-security safeguards computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks and data from cyberattacks, illegal access or misuse. It includes the use of encryption to ensure that private data is unreadable to unauthorized individuals, and firewalls to prevent hackers from entering a system. It can also help businesses and organizations avoid

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What Is Hacking?

Hacking is the art of tinkering with technology to make it do things that its creators didn’t intend. The modern definition of hacking includes gaining unauthorized access to computer systems, but there are legal ways to do this for a living, called ethical hacking. Many people believe the term “hacker”

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What is Phishing and How Can it Affect Your Business?

Phishing is a cyber attack that tricks users into clicking malicious links in emails, texts, social media messages, and websites. These links can download malware onto their devices and cause them to be controlled by hackers. The FBI has seen phishing attacks targeting employees in nearly every industry. For example,

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