Facts about Cyber Security

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   Multi-factor authentication significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized account access by requiring users to verify identity through two or more independent methods.

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   Public key cryptography, a foundational technology in cyber security, uses mathematically linked key pairs so that data encrypted with one key can only be decrypted with the other.

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   Ransomware attacks encrypt victims' files and demand payment for decryption keys, making them one of the most financially damaging categories of malware.

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   Phishing attacks remain one of the most common cyber security threats, targeting users through deceptive emails designed to steal credentials or install malware.

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   The Morris Worm, released in 1988, is widely recognized as the first major cyberattack, infecting thousands of internet-connected computers.

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