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What is a Data Breach?

Data Breach is when personal information like names, addresses, credit card numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers and more is exposed to the wrong people. This can lead to identity theft, fraud, and other forms of distress for affected individuals. Many states have laws that require companies to

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Cyberthreat News – New Vulnerabilities and Attacks

Sophisticated cyber actors and nation-states are constantly exploiting vulnerabilities to steal information, take control of systems, and even threaten our ability to deliver vital services. We can’t stop these attacks, but we can identify and mitigate them as quickly as possible. This is why cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility – individuals

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How Does Antivirus Work?

Antivirus is software that helps detect, prevent, and remove malware (malicious software) like viruses from your device. Antivirus also helps protect against other threats, such as ransomware, spyware, and trojans, which can steal or delete data, create backdoors for remote access, and spy on your activity online. Antivirus programs typically

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