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Examples of Phishing

Phishing occurs when a bad actor spoofs the authentic sender of an email, phone call or text message in order to trick an individual into taking unsafe action that divulges sensitive information, forces a malicious download or otherwise compromises personal and organizational data. Attackers will often use scare tactics, flattery

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How to Secure Cloud-Based Environments

With data and applications no longer residing inside your network perimeter, it’s critical to ensure you can secure cloud-based environments. To do this, you must rethink current and past approaches to security. A Zero Trust approach is key to securing your cloud environment as it allows you to trust nothing

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Ransomware Threats Critical Infrastructure Sectors

Ransomware is malware that infects your computer system and encrypts files, making it impossible to access them until you pay the attackers. Cybercriminals then sell access to decrypt the files at illicit marketplaces. Infected systems can’t function normally, affecting business productivity and customer service. In the healthcare sector, a ransomware

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