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A complete guide to internet security

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It doesn’t matter if you browse the internet for pleasure or rely on it heavily for business-related purposes, one thing will never change: there’s nothing more important than security and your computer’s health.

Introduction to internet security

There’s no simple answer to this question, but here’s a basic definition. Internet security refers to the measures and protocols implemented to protect online data and transactions from cyber threats, unauthorized access, and other forms of online exploitation. Internet security is a must for protecting sensitive information from cyberattacks, including personal data, financial records, and confidential communications. By implementing effective security measures, you can safeguard against identity theft, financial fraud, and data breaches, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of online activities.

Fundamentals of online threats

Understanding common threats is the foundation of internet security and remaining safe online. Malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks are the most common online threats. Each of these is unique in the way that it impacts internet security:

  • Malware: Short for malicious software, malware includes viruses and spyware that damage your computer or steal sensitive information.

  • Phishing: Phishing scams trick you into giving away personal details, typically through deceptive emails resembling legitimate sources.

  • Social engineering attacks: These attacks manipulate you into breaking security protocols by relying on human interaction rather than technical methods.

Beyond these, identity theft and data breaches pose significant risks.

  • Identity theft: This occurs when someone unlawfully acquires your personal information to commit fraud.

  • Data breaches: Data breaches involve unauthorized access to secure databases to steal and/or expose confidential information.

All of these online threats underscore the importance of implementing security measures and remaining vigilant.

Navigating safely: Web browsing best practices

Safely navigating the web calls for a set of best practices to protect you at all times. To start, when browsing the internet, recognizing secure (and unsecured) connections is important. Look for…

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2023 Complete Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Bundle is 74% off

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TL;DR: Until January 21st, you can take a new step in your career by grabbing this cybersecurity ethical hacking bundle on sale for just $32.97 (reg. $130). 

Our dependence on our digital assets is in a constant state of growth, and parallel to that is our universal dependence on IT professionals and cyber security experts. If you’re one of the many looking to take advantage of this growing industry, then studying up will do you some good. 

From January 15th through the 21st, you can get this cybersecurity ethical hacking certification bundle on sale for just $32.97 (reg. $130). This bundle features ten courses and over 130 hours of content on ethical hacking, cybersecurity, and more. 

Learn Ethical Hacking: Beginner to Advanced is one of the many well-reviewed courses in this bundle, and it features 148 lessons and 28 hours of content. In this course alone, you can learn basic Linux commands, how to create secure hacking environments, footprinting, scanning, and so much more. This course is rated an average of 4.5/5 stars by students.


The 2023 Complete Cyber Security Ethical Hacking Certification Bundle

The other courses in this bundle focus on topics such as practical hacking using Raspberry Pi, hacking from scratch with practical wireless networks, practical hacking using Metasploit, and much more. 

These courses are taught by Joseph Delgadillo who is a best-selling instructor with a 4.2/5-star instructor rating for his skills at sharing knowledge from a career in computer science and tech. 

Until January 21st at 11:59pm Pacific, you can get this cybersecurity ethical hacking certification bundle on sale for just $32.97 (reg. $130). 

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Ransomware Recovery More Than 90 Percent Complete

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(TNS) — Dallas’ head of information technology says the city has almost fully restored its system after a ransomware attack four weeks ago.

Chief Information Officer Bill Zielinski told The Dallas Morning News that the city estimates being “more than 90% complete” in restoring IT systems and services since the cyberattack.

“Following the initial attack on May 3, the city has worked with its cyber response vendors and IT service providers to review, clean, rebuild and restore city computers and servers to normal operations,” he said.


Zielinski didn’t give a timeline on when the system would be fully restored. The city in mid-May said the recovery process could take several more weeks or months to complete.

The scope of the attack, the amount of work the city has done, and what’s left is still unclear as of Thursday. City officials have cited the criminal investigation as the main reason to not fully explain the incident, and Dallas’ communications director emailed the mayor and City Council members Wednesday urging them to stick to telling inquiring residents and media that an investigation is ongoing and that updates will be shared “as appropriate.”

Ransomware is often used to extort money from organizations by threatening to block access to files or release confidential information unless money is paid. The city hasn’t given any information about a potential ransom and has maintained that there is no evidence any personal information from employees or residents have been leaked.

Royal, the group suspected to be behind the cyberattack, on May 19 threatened to publicly release data stored by the municipal government. It doesn’t appear that has happened as of Thursday.

The city said several servers were compromised with ransomware early May 3 and that it intentionally took others offline to prevent the bad software from spreading. It led to several departments being hampered and some city services being unavailable, such as residents being unable to pay their water bills online or not being able to report non-emergency complaints via the city’s 311 app.

Catherine Cuellar, the city’s…

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Dallas ransomware recovery “more than 90% complete,” city says

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Dallas’ head of information technology says the city has almost fully restored its system after a ransomware attack four weeks ago.

Chief Information Officer Bill Zielinski told The Dallas Morning News that the city estimates being “more than 90% complete” in restoring IT systems and services since the cyberattack.

“Following the initial attack on May 3, the city has worked with its cyber response vendors and IT service providers to review, clean, rebuild and restore city computers and servers to normal operations,” he said.

Zielinski didn’t give a timeline on when the system would be fully restored. The city in mid-May said the recovery process could take several more weeks or months to complete.

The scope of the attack, the amount of work the city has done, and what’s left is still unclear as of Thursday. City officials have cited the criminal investigation as the main reason to not fully explain the incident, and Dallas’ communications director emailed the mayor and City Council members Wednesday urging them to stick to telling inquiring residents and media that an investigation is ongoing and that updates will be shared “as appropriate.”

Ransomware is often used to extort money from organizations by threatening to block access to files or release confidential information unless money is paid. The city hasn’t given any information about a potential ransom and has maintained that there is no evidence any personal information from employees or residents have been leaked.

Royal, the group suspected to be behind the cyberattack, on May 19 threatened to publicly release data stored by the municipal government. It doesn’t appear that has happened as of Thursday.

The city said several servers were compromised with ransomware early May 3 and that it intentionally took others offline to prevent the bad software from spreading. It led to several departments being hampered and some city services being unavailable, such as residents being unable to pay their water bills online or not being able to report non-emergency complaints via the city’s 311 app.

Catherine Cuellar, the city’s…

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