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How to Protect Your Computer From Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that can encrypt files on a victim’s computer and demand a ransom payment before they will release them. The victim can lose their files and data, as well as incurring costs and lost productivity. These costs can include IT and legal fees, network modifications,

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How Malware Infects Your Computer

Malware can come in many forms, from simple computer viruses to sophisticated cyberattacks. Worms and computer viruses are the most common types of malware, and they work by copying themselves and spreading to other computers. Other types of malware, such as spyware, collect sensitive data such as login credentials and

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What is a Botnet?

Botnets are a type of cybercriminal network. These networks are typically composed of bots that can communicate with each other and execute commands. These bots are controlled remotely by the botnet’s “bot herder”, or “bot master.” This system is also known as “command-and-control” (C&C) and involves a network of command

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