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How to Protect Your Network From Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware is a malicious software that encrypts files on a network, then demands payment to unlock them. It can also steal data, and some attackers threaten to publish private information unless victims pay. Attackers typically target small and midsize businesses (SMBs) because they often lack strong cybersecurity. However, they can

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How to Avoid Phishing in the Workplace

Phishing is a type of cyber attack that exploits the weakest link in any security system: the human. Attackers rely on the emotions of fear and urgency to trick recipients into clicking links, entering sensitive information, or downloading malware onto their devices. Even the most perceptive users can fall victim

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What is Cloud Security?

What is Cloud Security? Cloud Security protects your organization’s data and applications hosted in third-party clouds from external threats, such as malware infections and DDoS attacks. It also protects internal vulnerabilities, such as misconfigured cloud infrastructure or weak access controls that can lead to data leaks and breaches. It uses

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The Growing Importance of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers, networks and devices from unauthorized access or criminal use. We rely on technology in almost every aspect of our lives: communication (email, smartphones and tablets), entertainment (interactive video games and social media), transportation (navigation systems), shopping, medicine and more. The rapid growth of

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