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Viruses, Worms and Other Malware


Viruses, worms, Trojans and all sorts of malware are among the most common and insidious threats today. They can crash entire networks and cause millions of dollars in losses. Come here for news and advice about the latest outbreaks and attacks.
IN THIS TOPIC:  VIDEO (1) , NEWS (188) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (120) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (26) , MAGAZINE CONTENT (14) , WEBCASTS (5) , DEFINITIONS (42)

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Built-in Windows commands to determine if a system has been hacked
TIP - Ed Skoudis identifies five useful Windows command-line tools for machine analysis and discusses how they can assist administrators in determining if a machine has been hacked.

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Johannes Ullrich: ISC, stealthy malware
SearchSecurity.com | 27 Sep 2008
VIDEO - SANS Chief Research Officer Johannes Ullrich discusses the Internet Storm Center (ISC), information sharing and the state of malware.
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Antimalware effectiveness put to the test
SearchSecurity.com | 11.25.2008
OPINION - Current product testing shows antimalware software makes us safer, but which product is best depends on the test you consult.
Phishing, malware laden USB sticks stoke holiday attacks
SearchSecurity.com | 20 Nov 2008
ARTICLE - IBM's ISS division said consumers and businesses face increased security risk as cybercriminals take advantage of the holiday season with phishing and malware laden USB sticks.
New worm attacks Windows smartphones
SearchSecurity.com | 17 Nov 2008
ARTICLE - Symantec researchers have discovered a new worm attacking the Windows CE platform on ARM processors.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 120
VIRUSES, WORMS AND OTHER MALWARE EXPERTS
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How to ensure the validity of Microsoft Windows updates
25 Nov 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Ever wonder if what you've downloaded from Windows Update is a complete scam? Michael Cobb explains how to check that the programs you have installed are actually from Microsoft.
The value of application whitelists
12 Nov 2008
TIP - Michael Cobb explores application whitelist benefits and drawbacks, restriction options and best practices for organizations.
New blacklists: Highly predictive or hardly worth it?
11 Nov 2008
TIP - John Strand takes a look at highly predictive blacklists and explains how HPB stacks up against a company's other Web filtering options.
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Information security book excerpts and reviews
SearchSecurity.com | 22 May 2008
INFORMATION SECURITY BOOKSHELF - Visit the Information Security Bookshelf for book reviews and free chapter downloads.
Virtual Honeypots: From Botnet Tracking to Intrusion Detection
SearchSecurity.com and Addison-Wesley | 09 Oct 2007
BOOK CHAPTER - In Chapter 11 of Virtual Honeypots: From Botnet Tracking to Intrusion Detection, Niels Provos and Thorsten Holz get inside the botnet and reveal some interesting conclusions.
Threats to physical security
By Dan Sullivan, Realtimepublishers | 26 Jan 2007
BOOK CHAPTER - The sixth tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats".
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Product Review: Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 8.0
Information Security Magazine | 01 Sep 2008
HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 8.0 is a comprehensive endpoint security product, offering antivirus, antispyware, host intrusion prevention, firewalling, application control, device control, and network access control.
Interview: Jim Kirkhope of NCR
Information Security Magazine | 01 May 2008
COLUMNS - PING: Jim Kirkhope
Product review: Webroot's Webroot Antispyware Corporate Edition with AntiVirus
Information Security Magazine | 01 Feb 2008
HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - ANTIMALWARE
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Worms, Viruses and Other Things That Go Bump in the Night - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   26 JUL 2006, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Attacks from new viruses, worms, Trojan horses and malware continue to escalate from year to year. This webcast defines these malicious threats and provides tips and techniques for protecting your network.
Malware for profit: the latest trends in network threats - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   24 FEB 2006, 13:00 EST (18:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Attend this webcast today to discover, the top ten malware threats of 2005, the latest trends in the world of malware and how organized criminals are working more closely together than ever before to infect computers.
Proactive Strategies for Securing your Network - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   15 DEC 2004, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Find out how to implement solutions that can prevent or minimize network disruptions automatically, and help you quickly restore mission-critical services if a disruption does occur.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 42
Kraken
07 Apr 2008
WORD - Kraken is the name given to a family of malware that's currently being used to create what the security firm Damballa has called "the world's largest botnet." Like many botnets, Kraken is principally used to send spam. ...
Rock Phish
25 Jul 2007
WORD - Rock Phish is both a phishing toolkit and the entity that publishes the toolkit. Phishing is an email fraud method in which the perpetrator sends out legitimate-looking email in an attempt to gather personal and financial ...
polymorphic malware
15 Apr 2007
WORD - Polymorphic malware is harmful, destructive or intrusive computer software such as a virus, worm, Trojan or spyware that constantly changes ("morphs"), making it difficult to detect with anti-malware programs. Evolution of ...
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Email and Messaging Threats, Emerging Information Security Threats, Hacking Tools and Techniques, Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches, Spyware, Adware and Trojans, Web Threats, Rootkits



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