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cybercrime

Cybercrime: Common Attacks and Defenses

This is the first in a series of articles discussing common cybercrime attacks and methods to protect against them.

Ransomware and Phishing

Cybercrime is estimated to cost the world up to $10.5 Trillion in 2025.  Cybercriminals leverage a wide range of attacks against their victims.  Attacks may include the planting of malicious code to take control of devices and capture personal data, credit card numbers, usernames and passwords, and other sensitive personally identifiable information (PII).  Cybercrime impacts large enterprise institutions, hospitals, and individuals alike.  

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protecting your social media from hackers

Protecting Your Social Media From Hackers

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From staying connected with friends and family to networking professionally, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn offer numerous benefits. However, they also come with potential risks if not used cautiously.

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