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What Is Cloud Security?

Cloud Security is the set of cybersecurity tools, practices and technologies that protect cloud-based applications and data against unauthorized access, online attacks, and insider threats. It’s an essential discipline for businesses that want to reap the benefits of a more flexible IT environment without sacrificing security and control over their

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The Ransomware Epidemic

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts data and demands money in order to unlock it. Once paid, attackers often provide victims with a decryptor key to recover their files. The amount demanded varies between victims, ranging from a few hundred dollars to millions of dollars. It’s common for

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How to Protect Your Organization From Phishing

Phishing is the use of fake emails and other online methods to trick people into giving up personal information. This information can be used to steal passwords and access other accounts, to steal identities or to sell on underground markets. It is the most common attack vector for data breaches.

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