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What is Hacking?

Hacking is a term used to describe computer misuse or unauthorized access to information. It can include a variety of activities, from simply messing around with software to trying to get it to do things it wasn’t designed to do to bypassing security measures or stealing information or damaging equipment.

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How Malware Infects Devices

Malware is software designed to infiltrate and damage devices. Hackers use malware to steal or encrypt data, disrupt operations, spy on users and organizations, gain access to systems, or hold information hostage until payment is made (ransomware). Malware can also infect a device by being inserted into a USB flash

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What Is Cyber-Security?

Cyber-security is the practice of protecting digital systems, networks, cloud environments, applications and data from unauthorized access, misuse or disruption. It’s a complex, continually evolving discipline that combines technology, policy and human expertise to defend the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical assets across the modern digital landscape. Security technologies

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