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What is a Botnet?

A Botnet is a network of computers, servers or IoT devices infected with malware that is controlled by cyber criminals, known as bot herders. These individuals or groups use botnets to carry out large-scale cyberattacks for financial gain, or as a way of getting recognition in hacker communities. While the

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Academic Programs on Cybercrime and Digital Forensics

Cybercrime encompasses a broad range of criminal activities that happen through digital platforms and networks. These include hacking, phishing, identity theft, ransomware attacks and more. Academic programs focused on cybersecurity, criminal justice or digital forensics may help students understand how these threats affect individuals, organizations and national systems. They also

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Why Businesses Need to Invest in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the field of protecting systems, networks and data from unauthorized access or loss. It encompasses a wide range of technologies and policies, including those for network and endpoint security, cloud and virtualization, application, data, and identity management. It also includes protection from attacks such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)

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