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What is Cyber-Security?

As business and personal lives increasingly rely on digital systems for communication, shopping, banking, transportation, medical care, and even critical infrastructure like power grids, it’s vital to protect these digital systems from cyber attacks. Cyber-security is the set of processes, tools, and technologies used to protect against malicious attacks that

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How to Spot Malware

Malware is the umbrella term for any software that infiltrates or damages a device without your knowledge. It includes computer viruses, adware, spyware, trojans, worms, ransomware, rootkits and more. Hackers create malware for many reasons, but all aim to profit at your expense. Some of the most common motives are

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How Does Hacking Work?

Hacking involves breaking into computer systems or networks and accessing data. It’s an attack that can be carried out by a hacker for any number of reasons, from making money to stealing sensitive information. Hacking is a serious concern for banks and financial institutions as they store customer credit card

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