A. Cybersecurity refers to the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyber attacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes.

A. With an increasing amount of business and personal activities taking place online, cybersecurity is crucial to protect sensitive data and ensure privacy. It helps in safeguarding against identity theft, fraud, and data breaches.

A. A data breach is a security incident where information is accessed without authorization. It can involve personal, financial, or health information being exposed, stolen, or used by an unauthorized individual.

A. You can protect yourself by using strong, unique passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, updating software regularly, being cautious about emails and links, and using security software like antivirus programs.

A. Phishing attacks are a type of social engineering attack where the attacker pretends to be a trusted entity to dupe victims into providing sensitive data, such as login credentials and credit card numbers.

A. Malware, or malicious software, refers to any program or file that is harmful to a computer user. Types of malware include viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware.