Spyware, Adware and Trojans

MUST READ 2006 Products of the Year: Antispyware TIP - Information Security and SearchSecurity readers selected the best desktop and gateway enterprise antispyware products of 2006. Spyware Learning Guide LEARNING GUIDE - This guide is a compilation of resources that explain what spyware is, how it attacks and most importantly what you can to do to win the war on spyware. Spyware removal checklist SECURITY SCHOOL - A step-by-step guide on how to remove spyware using antispyware tools including Spybot -- Search and Destroy, and HijackThis.

NEWS: 1 - 3 of 131

	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.

	McColo shutdown won't stop spam, malware, warn security experts SearchSecurity.com | 14 Nov 2008 ARTICLE - Increased cooperation among security researchers and ISPs are resulting in victories against spammers and botnet operators. But, cybercriminals move to new spots on the Internet.

	Web-borne malware targets unexpected industries SearchSecurity.com | 13 Nov 2008 ARTICLE - A rise in social engineering tactics leave some industries more at risk to malware exposure, according to a report from ScanSafe Inc.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 60

SPYWARE, ADWARE AND TROJANS EXPERTS
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	Web advertising exploits: Protecting Web browsers and servers 06 Aug 2008 TIP - Web browser exploits are nothing new, but few security managers are consciously aware of the threat that Web advertisement exploits represent.

	Ransomware: How to deal with advanced encryption algorithms 17 Jul 2008 TIP - It's late in the day, and your CEO reports a strange message on his computer screen: his files have been encrypted, and a payment is required to return all data. What do you do?

	Are there effective tools that can determine if Storm and Nugache Trojans have been installed? 31 Oct 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - When trying to trace Trojans, antimalware tools are indispensible. But which tools are the best? In this security threats expert response, learn which tools are the best for determining if your system has been infiltrated.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 17

	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.

	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".

	Malware: The ever-evolving threat By Dan Sullivan, Realtimepublishers.com | 26 Jan 2007 BOOK CHAPTER - The first tip in our series, "How to assess and mitigate information security threats".

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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 16

	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

	Security Services: Webroot Email Security SaaS Information Security Magazine | 01 May 2008 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - At Your Service

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WEBCASTS: 1 - 3 of 6

Spyware prevention for you and your employees - Expert Podcast DOWNLOAD PODCAST PREMIERED:   08 AUG 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Educated end users are at the heart of any successful antispyware strategy. This podcast provides expert advice on conducting effective end user awareness training and offers a checklist to share with your employees to prevent spyware from entering your company's network.

Creating an Antispam Cocktail: Best Spam Detection and Filtering Techniques - Expert Podcast DOWNLOAD PODCAST PREMIERED:   08 AUG 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   An antispam strategy, whether that strategy is you or a vendor product, should incorporate three techniques, which complement each other to provide antispam defense where others fall short. This podcast reviews these three vital 'ingredients' that should be part of any antispam cocktail.

	Worms, Viruses and Other Things That Go Bump in the Night - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST 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.

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WHITE PAPERS

	Case Study: Bellevue School District Published by: Websense, Inc. | 19 Nov 2008 CASE STUDY - Read this case study to learn how the Bellevue School District dramatically improved their web security and productivity by extending their security policy management and administrator controls to additional IT staff members.

	Stopping Inbound and Outbound Threats: Juniper Networks Firewall/IPSec VPN with Unified Threat Management (UTM) Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc. | 06 Oct 2008 PRODUCT LITERATURE - Juniper Networks firewall/VPN appliances include UTM features that are backed by world class technology partnerships.

	Anonymous Proxy: A Growing Trend in Internet Abuse, and How to Defeat It Published by: Bloxx, Inc. | 09 Sep 2008 WHITE PAPER - The Internet is a marvelous tool, but it can also be a tremendous drain and a threat to our children. Tru-View Technology maximizes the positives and eliminates the negatives so that organizations can meet the challenges of an 8+ billion-page Internet.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 19

	government Trojan 18 Feb 2008 WORD - A government Trojan is spyware installed on a computer or network by a law enforcement agency for the purpose of capturing information relevant to a criminal investigation. Depending on the program, government Trojan horses ...

	talking Trojan 27 Nov 2007 WORD - A talking Trojan is a Trojan horse that mocks the user of an infected PC with a repeating audio message while it deletes the entire contents of a hard drive. Security vendor Panda Software SA detected the first talking ...

	barnacle 09 Jun 2005 WORD - In a computer, a barnacle is unwanted programming, such as adware or spyware, that is downloaded and installed along with a user-requested program. Barnacles usually fall under the category of potentially unwanted programs ...

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Spyware, Adware and Trojans:  Email and Messaging Threats, Emerging Information Security Threats, Hacking Tools and Techniques, Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches, Viruses, Worms and Other Malware, Web Threats, Rootkits