Write a comprehensive essay on the different types of cybersecurity threats and their prevention methods, citing specific examples of attacks and defense strategies. Ensure that you cover threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering, DDoS attacks, insider threats, and others, and include prevention techniques such as encryption, network segmentation, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), patching, and employee training. Your essay should be well-organized, properly cited, and easy to read, with clear heading and subheadings to help guide the reader.
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