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What Is Hacking?

Hacking is an activity involving illegally accessing, modifying, or exploiting a computer system, device, or network without the owner’s permission. It is a generalized term, and specific hacking activities can vary widely. For example, the term may refer to an individual who tinkers with their electronics and probes their circuit

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Cyber-Security Is More Than Just Passwords

Cyber-security protects everything digital from theft, fraud, and other threats. It’s a complex and ever-changing field, and it’s vital to our everyday lives—from remote work to smart devices to cloud systems. Yet it can feel like a never-ending game of Whack-a-mole, where the moles have PhDs in computer science and

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How to Protect Yourself Against Malware

Malware, short for malicious software, is a broad category of harmful programs designed to steal data and hijack devices. It can be delivered through email attachments, compromised websites or even through software downloads and often carries out actions like file destruction, device incapacitation, data theft, system monitoring and unauthorized access.

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