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  • Outsourcing security services

    This month, Information Security Magazine examines security in the cloud. Cloud security and cloud services have come a long way and it’s now possible to control the quality of security you get in Web deployments, and to monitor what’s going on in yo...  E-Zine

  • The China Syndrome: Security factors to consider before buying Chinese IT

    Chinese IT equipment is often cost-effective, but the U.S. government believes Chinese vendors are a threat to American interests. This month, Information Security Magazine examines the Huawei security risks and offers points to consider befor...  E-Zine

  • Threat management: Devising a new strategy to tackle today's cyber attacks

    Trying to prepare your defenses against a constantly shifting threat landscape can be a demanding task. New threats – such as mobile malware, targeted attacks, and compromised social media – can open the door to cyber attack; so what do you need to k...  E-Handbook

  • Market for vulnerability information grows

    Stronger defenses are necessary to defend against escalating nation-state cyberweapon and cyberespionage activities and the threats to our critical infrastructure posed by hacktivists and terrorist groups. This month, Information Security Magazine...  E-Zine

  • Five actions to prepare for today’s external security threats

    In this month’s issue, Global Vice President of the Information Security Forum, Steve Durbin, offers five actions you can take to prepare for today’s external threats, proven steps to counter internal threats, and practical advice on how to better pr...  E-Zine

  • Combat the latest malware threats with effective antimalware planning

    While we try to keep pace and adopt new platforms such as smartphones, social media and cloud services, malware is just as good at taking on the latest trends with ease. Explore why enterprises need to step up their game and implement new antimalware...  E-Zine

  • Debunking myths about the advanced persistent threat (APT)

    Think you know all you need to know about the advanced persistent threat? We’ll define APT and dispel a few myths in this month's cover story, as well as uncover how you can beef up your information security skill set. Plus, our experts reveal the pr...  E-Zine

  • How to dig out rootkits

    Stealthy and evasive, rootkits may own your systems. In this issue, expert Greg Hoglund tells you how to dig them out. Also, get tips on integrating physical and logical security, avoiding forensics missteps, and understanding standalone vendor viabi...  E-Zine

  • Keep today's threats close and tomorrow's closer

    Invariably, enterprises are forced to deal with an ever evolving threat landscape. In this issue, learn best practices for authenticating transactions, securing endpoints, protecting RFID and locking down virtualization.  E-Zine

  • Mission critical: Securing the critical national infrastructure

    How vulnerable is the U.S. critical national infrastructure to attack? Read this month's special report for more details. Also, get information on code reviews, IPv6 concerns and offshore security.  E-Zine

  • business logic attack

    A business logic attack is an exploit that takes advantage of a flaw in programming managing the exchange of information between a user interface and the application's supporting database.  Definition

  • search engine results page (SERP)

    A search engine results page (SERP) is the list of results that a search engine returns in response to a specific word or phrase query.  Definition

  • mobile device attack

    A mobile device attack is an exploit targeting handheld communications devices, such as smartphones and tablets. Ed Skoudis, founder and senior security consultant of InGuardians, a security consulting firm, describes one scenario: "Bad guys are go...  Definition

  • device attack

    A device attack is an exploit in which the attacker takes advantage of a vulnerable device to gain network access.  Definition

  • Duqu (W32.Duqu)

    Duqu is a remote access Trojan (RAT) that is designed to steal data from computers it infects.  Definition

  • voluntary botnet

    A voluntary botnet is a distributed network of computers whose processing power is harnessed to carry out a political or socially-motivated denial of service (DoS) attack.  Definition

  • TDL-4 (TDSS or Alureon)

    TDL-4 is sophisticated malware that facilitates the creation and maintenance of a botnet.  The program is the fourth generation of the TDL malware, which was itself based on an earlier malicious program known as TDSS or Alureon.  Definition

  • malvertisement (malicious advertisement or malvertising)

    A malvertisement (malicious advertisement) is an advertisement on the Internet that delivers a malicious payload.   Definition

  • advanced persistent threat (APT)

    An advanced persistent threat is a network attack in which an unauthorized person gains access to a network and stays there undetected for a long period of time.  Definition

  • cybercrime

    Cybercrime is a term for any illegal activity that uses a computer as its primary means of commission.  Definition

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About Emerging Information Security Threats

Hackers are now attacking RFID tags and readers, mobile devices and hardware drivers and using advanced information security threats such as rootkits and self-morphing Trojans to gain control of PCs. Read through our news, tips and advice to get the latest knowledge you need to defeat evolving hacker techniques.

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