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Best Patch Management Software (2025): Compare Features & Pricing

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Best Patch Management Software (2025): Compare Features & Pricing

Many security breaches can be avoided by applying software patches to known vulnerabilities as soon as they’re released by the vendor. Patch management software provides a centralized place for IT administrators to identify known vulnerabilities and deploy patches across most or all of the computer systems and applications in use across the organization. The best patch management software offers an intuitive interface, affordable pricing, and automation to improve efficiency while mitigating risk. In this guide,…

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Top Vulnerability Management Tools: Reviews & Comparisons 2024

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Top Vulnerability Management Tools: Reviews & Comparisons 2024

There are more vulnerabilities around than ever. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report highlighted an almost 200% growth in the exploitation of vulnerabilities in 2023. In the first seven months of 2024, new vulnerabilities rose by another 30% compared to the previous year. No wonder vulnerability management tools are becoming a staple of the enterprise cybersecurity arsenal. “Vulnerability management is a core function of cybersecurity,” said Michelle Abraham, research director, Security and Trust at IDC….

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Best Antivirus Software for Small Businesses in 2024

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Best Antivirus Software for Small Businesses in 2024

When it comes to antivirus software, small business’ needs often fall in an in-between space:  Personal antivirus tools such as McAfee or Kaspersky may not be robust enough, while enterprise solutions are too complicated and expensive. Fortunately, there are antivirus solutions tailored to the needs of smaller companies, so we’ve rounded up our six top choices of the best antivirus software for small businesses. Top antivirus software for small businesses comparison Besides price, there are…

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The 6 Best Mac Antivirus Software for 2024

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The 6 Best Mac Antivirus Software for 2024

People often ask if Macs really need antivirus software, both because of a misconception that Apple devices are “virus proof” and because macOS already comes with a built-in AV. In truth, a Mac’s tightly controlled operating system and sandboxed apps are harder to breach than Windows systems, but it’s not entirely immune to threats. And while Mac’s built-in antivirus software, Xprotect, provides perfectly adequate protection for home users, it lacks advanced security features, centralized management,…

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Criminals Use Malware to Steal Near Field Communication Data

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Criminals Use Malware to Steal Near Field Communication Data

Recent research by cybersecurity company ESET provides details about a new attack campaign targeting Android smartphone users. The cyberattack, based on both a complex social engineering scheme and the use of a new Android malware, is capable of stealing users’ near field communication data to withdraw cash from NFC-enabled ATMs. Constant technical improvements from the threat actor As noted by ESET, the threat actor initially exploited progressive web app technology, which enables the installation of…

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ESET Threat Report: ChatGPT Name Abuses, Lumma Stealer Malware Increases, Android SpinOk SDK Spyware's Prevalence

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ESET Threat Report: ChatGPT Name Abuses, Lumma Stealer Malware Increases, Android SpinOk SDK Spyware's Prevalence

Risk mitigation tips are provided for each of these cybersecurity threats. Cybersecurity company ESET released its H2 2023 threat report, and we’re highlighting three particularly interesting topics in it: the abuse of the ChatGPT name by cybercriminals, the rise of the Lumma Stealer malware and the Android SpinOk SDK spyware. Jump to: ChatGPT name is being abused by cybercriminals In the second half of 2023, ESET has blocked 650,000 attempts to access malicious domains whose…

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Warning: Hackers Are Targeting The Ukraine Refugee Crisis

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Warning: Hackers Are Targeting The Ukraine Refugee Crisis

Ukrainian government agencies and cybersecurity companies warn about attempts to hack organizations helping hundreds of thousands leave the country as it is bombarded by Russian bombs. Michael Kappeler/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Cyberattacks have been launched on organizations and individuals helping refugees trying to get out of Ukraine. Some may have been carried out by a Belarus-linked hacking group and the attackers have access to an email account of at least one Ukrainian military officer,…

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