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Cybercrime

Cybercrime involves the use of computers to commit crimes such as fraud, trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property, money laundering, theft and privacy violations. It can be done by individuals, groups or even nation-states with political and military goals. Almost every industry has been touched by cybercrime, as the

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The Importance of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems and data from unauthorized access, misuse or theft. In the modern world, where we rely on computers for communication (email, texting), entertainment (interactive video games, social media, apps), travel (navigation systems) and so much more, cybersecurity is critical to keep your information safe

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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a network of computers or Internet of Things (IoT) devices that have been infected with malware and put under the control of a malicious actor. The malicious actor, often referred to as the bot-herder, uses the compromised devices to perform automated tasks like sending spam, collecting keystrokes,

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What is a Data Breach?

A Data Breach is when information is illegally accessed or stolen by cyber criminals. It can result from a deliberate attack, negligence by an employee or flaws and vulnerabilities in an organization’s security system. Personal and financial data are often the most compromised types of records in a data breach.

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