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How to Protect Your Company From Phishing Emails

Phishing is a type of cyber attack that attempts to trick recipients into sharing their sensitive information, such as login credentials or credit card details, by impersonating a trusted company or individual. Attackers typically attempt to create a sense of urgency in the recipient and convince them to act without

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What is Cloud Security?

Cloud Security includes the strategies and technologies that protect data stored in the cloud. This includes encrypting data at rest and in transit so it can’t be read by outsiders, as well as protecting the gateway to the cloud with tools like virtual private networks (VPN). It also encompasses policies

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Ransomware Attacks Remind Organizations to Prioritize Cybersecurity

Ransomware is a malicious computer software that locks files on a victim’s system or network. Once an infection is in place, a message will appear on the screen asking for payment to unlock files or return systems to normal operation. The attacker will usually offer a time limit for the

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