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Spyware: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Prevent It

Security Boulevard

You might feel safe while using your phone or laptop packed with all the latest security features. However, it might not be entirely true sometimes. There may be something in your machine that tracks you all the time without you knowing. That culprit could be spyware. Spyware is software that tracks your internet surfing and [.].

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What is Network Security? Definition, Threats & Protections

eSecurity Planet

For example, malware, spyware, adware, computer worms, botnets, trojan horses and similar malware do not normally impact network equipment (routers, firewalls, etc.) Secure remote connections can also prevent certain types of packet interception and packet re-routing attacks such as man-in-the-middle or packet sniffing.

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The story of the year: remote work

SecureList

One of the most critical questions of work-from-home security is related to employees’ awareness of the main concepts of cybersecurity. A virtual private network (VPN) allows for much more secure connections, but only 53% of workers are using one to access their corporate networks. Kaspersky detected 1.66

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