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The Different Types of Hackers

Hacking is the process of using computer software to gain access to a system that normally wouldn’t be accessible. The term is often associated with malicious cybercriminals who are after sensitive information such as credit card numbers, email addresses, and passwords. However, it’s important to remember that hackers can also

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The Importance of Cyber-Security

Just as physical security protects people and their belongings from criminal activity and accidental damage, cyber security prevents malicious outsiders and misguided insiders from accessing, harming or disrupting computer systems, applications and the data they hold. These technologies, which include hardware like firewalls and antivirus software; back-end systems like databases

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What is Malware and How Does it Affect Your Computer?

Malware is software that has been designed to steal or compromise information, systems, or devices for malicious purposes. Cybercriminals use malware to cause a wide range of damage, from embarrassing data breaches to financial fraud and reputational harm. Malware comes in many different forms, including adware, ransomware, worms, Trojans, spyware

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Cloud Security Best Practices

Cloud Security protects access to sensitive information and applications across a variety of environments, whether they are public, private or hybrid clouds. It addresses stringent compliance requirements and provides a framework for regulatory adherence, and it protects against data breaches that could damage commercial or personal information. Understanding which tasks

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How to Protect Yourself From Phishing Attacks

Phishing is one of the most common cyberattacks and is a serious threat to users’ personal information and security. Attackers use phishing attacks to steal sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers and bank account details which can be used for identity theft and other malicious purposes. The attackers are

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Ransomware and Hospitals

Ransomware is malware that locks a victim’s files, demanding money for their release. It can infect systems through a wide variety of methods: email attachments, malicious websites, exploit kits, and even inside images. Cyber criminals target individuals and businesses, but larger organizations are particularly attractive targets. A small attack can

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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a network of hijacked internet-connected devices infected with malware, which are then remotely controlled by a hacker/cybercriminal (bot herder) to perform malicious activities. It can be used to attack computer systems, IoT, and any other device that connects to the internet. It is commonly used to launch

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