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Phishing in the Workplace

The attacker’s goal is to trick the victim into clicking a link, entering login credentials into a fake webpage, or downloading a malicious attachment. The most successful phishing attacks rely on fear or urgency to prompt the recipient into acting quickly without properly verifying. Attackers also spoof identity cues by

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The Importance of Cloud Security

Cloud Security protects data and applications hosted in public, private or hybrid cloud environments from cyberattacks, data breaches and system outages. It includes measures such as implementing a zero trust approach to the security of all cloud-based assets and applications, dividing cloud networks into separate independently secured “zones” to prevent

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What is Ransomware and How Does it Affect Your Network?

Ransomware is malware that encrypts data on an endpoint system, leaving it inaccessible. The attacker demands a ransom to unlock the files, which can range from a few hundred dollars to millions. Once paid, the attackers encrypt the data again and delete it. Cybercriminal gangs have turned ransomware into a

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