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Cyber CEO: The History Of Cybercrime, From 1834 To Present

Herjavec Group

2 – It demonstrates the importance of security awareness training for your employees! 2003-2008 — Albert Gonzalez — Albert Gonzales is arrested in 2003 for being part of ShadowCrew, a group that stole and then sold card numbers online, and works with authorities in exchange for his freedom. I love it for a few reasons. #1

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

Conficker , or Downadup, is a fast-propagating malware discovered in November 2008. Cybercriminals can utilize the botnet to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing, identity theft and bypassing security to access private networks. Over the years, it has infected millions of computers to create a botnet.

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The Most Common Types of Malware in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

Conficker, or Downadup, is a fast-propagating malware discovered in November 2008. Cybercriminals can utilize the botnet to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing, identity theft and bypassing security to access private networks. Over the years, it has infected millions of computers to create a botnet.

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