The vast majority of threats encountered online are collectively known as malware. This term can refer to a wide variety of issues including spyware, adware, viruses, rootkits, Trojans, and other such malicious software. We are going to discuss spyware: what is it and how to remove it. As some of us know, spyware is computer software that…
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Despite their importance, not everyone knows what data privacy laws are. In short, data privacy laws are all about prohibiting the disclosure or misuse of information of private individuals, and being compliant with data privacy laws is extremely important. To date, there are over 80 countries that have varying degrees of data security laws in place.…
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In today’s modern interconnected world, it’s almost impossible to work with computers and have an IT department without having to think about data loss and privacy laws. This is due to the large and continually increasing number of cyber-attacks which breach hundreds and thousands of businesses each year. Any business or company operating today have…
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Both data security and data privacy are strongly interconnected to each other but are not the same. Understanding the differences of data security vs. data privacy will help you to understand better how each of them works and how they complement each other. In short, data privacy is all about authorized access, concerning who has it…
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When it comes to running a company, especially in today’s digital world (but not only!), professional IT security companies, and security software and specialists are a must if you want to have any chance at building a safe and successful business. However, remaining are a few business owners that practice the idea of handling problems…
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By Duncan Meadows One upper case, one lower case, a few numbers with a combination of symbols, and must be complex with 8 to 16 characters long. Sound familiar? You guessed it, I’m describing your ideal password. Your password is the first line of defense in protecting your identity from cyber thieves. It’s cumbersome to…
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There is no denying the fact that cyber attacks are increasing at an almost exponential rate. As people become even more connected to technology, the opportunity for hackers to take advantage also grows. Nevertheless, security is available to protect yourself. Even with an increase in these sorts of incidents, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t effective ways…
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There is much to unpack here, but we will try to keep it as short and easy-to-understand as possible. Information technology (IT) security encompasses a large area, making it somewhat confusing for those of us who don’t know what it implies. As hackers are becoming ever more numerous and diverse, it also becomes increasingly important for…
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Cyber attacks are all too frequent nowadays. In 2010, there were roughly 3.8 million breached records. 2016 saw that number balloon to 3.1 billion. What’s more, there are numerous types of cyber attacks, some more complicated than others. The difference between each of these types of cyber attacks is mostly dependent on what the hackers…
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Today’s society is more connected than ever before. No other time in human history could someone in India conduct a video call with someone from the United States while walking down the street. But this is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to 21st-century connectivity. Driven in large part by a phenomenon known…
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