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Cybersecurity for small business: Ransomware

used with permission from FTC.gov., by Andrew Smith, Director, FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection Mention the word “ransomware” at a meeting of small business owners and you’ll feel the temperature in the room drop by 20 degrees. A ransomware attack is a chilling...

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Cryptojacking: What it is and how to prevent it

used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com, by Stephanie Chan Google announced Monday a ban on all Chrome extensions in the Chrome Web Store used to cryptojack computers. This newer form of hacking uses these extensions to get into a victim's computer and...

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What is Grayware, Adware, and Madware?

used with permission from Norton by Symantec, by Nadia Kovacs If you're like most Internet users, you've never even heard of grayware, adware or madware. That's because these are all lower on the threat scale in the world of malicious programming. What's more, they...

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Malware 101: What Is Malware?

used with permission from Norton by Symantecby Nadia Kovacs Spyware, ransomware, and bots, oh my! A lot of these terms are prevalent on the Internet, but it may seem impossible to know what all these terms mean, and how they actually affect your devices and personal...

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How to Detect Malware Symptoms

used with permission from Microsoft Safety & Security Center If your computer starts to behave strangely, you might be experiencing spyware symptoms or have other unwanted software installed on your computer. Here are a few tips on how to detect malicious...

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