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5 Cyber Security Threats to SMEs, and How Software Development Services Can Help

KitelyTech

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often more susceptible to cyber attacks than giant companies because of their limited resources. Examples of malware include spyware, Trojans, adware, ransomware and bots. Sadly, about 90 percent of SMEs lack sufficient data protection.

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Learn the Language of Vulnerability Assessment: Key Security Terms You Should Know

Tenable

Spyware: Programs that monitor activity of infected computers (e.g., Along similar lines, remember that Nessus Professional is primarily a vulnerability assessment solution; for an all-in-one vulnerability management suite, see Tenable’s enterprise platform products.). Trojans: Malware disguised as programs or files a user needs.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tips for cloud configs, MSP vetting, CISO board presentations

Tenable

Included in overall enterprise risk management, by showing how cyber risks compare with the company’s operational and other risks. TeamSpy, spyware that uses remote access tool TeamViewer and malware to steal information. LingyunNet, riskware that uses victims’ system resources.

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AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Real-Life Examples

Altexsoft

You can use regression to predict system calls of operating systems, and then identify anomalies by comparing the prediction to an actual call. You can classify a binary file into categories like legitimate software, adware, ransomware, and spyware. The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity.

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The Top 5 Mobile Security Threats and How to Mitigate Them

Palo Alto Networks

However, organizations are still working to protect these relatively new additions to enterprise networks, especially since they often contain a mixture of business and personal data. Help employees keep mobile operating systems and security patches up to date. .

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Zero-Day: Vulnerabilities, Exploits, Attacks and How to Manage Them

Kaseya

Those tools also take an inventory of all IT assets, such as servers, desktops, virtual machines, operating systems, applications and active ports, on each machine to scan them for security flaws. The infection can take the form of a virus, Trojan horse, worm, spyware, adware, rootkit or other malware like ransomware.