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Last Updated: May 06, 2003

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NEWS:
>>	Spam overtaking viruses as No. 1 nuisance (vnunet) 03 Apr 2003
>>	Old standbys Klez, Yaha still spreading (SearchSecurity.com) 01 Apr 2003
>>	Don't dismiss possibility of malicious code on Linux (SearchSecurity.com) 27 Mar 2003
>>	Project addresses antivirus gap in open-source development (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Mar 2003
>>	Demand grows for antivirus for Linux (SearchSecurity.com) 18 Mar 2003
>>	Klez's staying power still a concern (SearchSecurity.com) 04 Mar 2003
>>	Experts warn unpatched SQL Servers still susceptible to Slammer (SearchSecurity.com) 29 Jan 2003
>>	How much virus information is too much? (SearchSecurity.com) 21 Jan 2003
>>	Researcher uses new method to stop virus propagation (SearchSecurity.com) 14 Jan 2003
>>	The virus name game (SearchSecurity.com) 20 Dec 2002


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ADVICE:
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>>	Infosec Know IT All Trivia: Virus prevention TIP :How much do you know about preventing viruses in your organizaton? Find out here.
>>	Exposing the myth of antivirus TIP :Antivirus software is not enough to keep your network virus-free.
>>	Virus management: Never a dull moment TIP :antivirus software is still the first line of defense for organizations against viruses.
>>	Fighting back against virus writers ASK THE EXPERTS :I have been stung by viruses enough that now I want to fight back. My initial research though, seems to indicate that the ...
>>	100% virus-free e-mail? TIP :A look at a company that promises 100% virus-free e-mail.
>>	How a virus scanner works ASK THE EXPERTS :How does a virus scanner work?
>>	Are virus scanner updates secure? TIP :Could virus scanner updates pose a possible security problem? Here are some things you can do to prevent any security issues.
>>	Categorizing malware ASK THE EXPERTS :I am trying to categorize viruses by their different types and the platforms they affect. For example, I have categorized ...
>>	Detecting viruses in encrypted files ASK THE EXPERTS :Can antivirus software detect an encrypted file that is infected by a virus?
>>	Virus alert services ASK THE EXPERTS :Is there a Web site or service that I can sign up for that will notify me when potential viruses are known? If so, is there ...


WHITE PAPERS:
>>	Far too many viruses in January 2003
>>	Computer viruses: What you need to know to protect yourself and your company

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