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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a collection of computer systems (PCs, servers, smartphones, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices) infected with malware that allows attackers to remotely control them. Threat actors assemble these compromised devices into groups called bots, which are then used for malicious purposes such as launching distributed denial of

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The Growing Field of Cybersecurity

The cyber security field is in high demand, with positions projected to grow by 33 percent over the next decade. This career offers excellent pay and clear growth potential, as well as many opportunities to help protect the Nation’s critical infrastructure. Cybersecurity protects computer systems, servers and networks from unauthorized

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The Global Impact of Cybercrime

Cybercrime is any illegal activity committed through computers and networks, such as hacking or ransomware. Whether it’s data breaches, phishing attacks, DDoS or other malware, the global impact of cyber crime is massive and ever-increasing. It affects everyone from individual consumers to small businesses, to multinational firms and even critical

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