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Microsoft: Botnet infection plague continues despite wins
Botnets are a pivotal part of the global cybercrime problem and must be fought with collective defense actions, according to Microsoft's latest Security Intelligence Report. Article
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Virtualization security concerns: The threat of hypervisor malware
What is hypervisor malware, and how worried should enterprises employing virtualization be about it? Threats expert Nick Lewis explains. Ask the Expert
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Following Stuxnet Trojan, NERC security chief calls for rugged software
The Stuxnet malware has highlighted the need for software with fewer defects and is an "indictment on the IT business in general," according to the security chief at NERC. Article
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Latest computer virus count: Does more malware mean greater threat?
With the number of viruses reaching an all-time high, how should enterprises react to sustain information security? Threats expert Nick Lewis weighs in. Ask the Expert
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Stuxnet Trojan attacks could serve as blueprint for malware writers
The Stuxnet Trojan remains a threat to a small group of critical infrastructure facilities, but experts say future malware writers may attempt to copy its processes. Article
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Invincea virtual browser hopes to eliminate browser malware infections
Attacks against the browser and its components would be isolated from the desktop and the network in a virtual environment. Article
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eEye's Maiffret rolls out zero-day tracking service
Marc Maiffret of eEye Digital Security talks about his hacking career and the revival of his company's zero-day tracking service. Also, Jeremiah Grossman of WhiteHat Security on the latest Twitter vulnerability. News
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China-based IMDDOS botnet offers DDoS services for hire
Researchers at Damballa Inc. have discovered one of the largest active global botnets, which can rented out to flood domains with unwanted traffic. Article
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Adobe Flash alternatives: The best way to avoid Adobe Flash malware?
It's no secret that Adobe Flash is plagued with malware, so, do enterprises really need it? In this expert response, Nick Lewis discusses how you can weigh the importance of functionality and security when it comes to Flash. Ask the Expert
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bot worm
A bot worm is a self-replicating malware program that resides in current memory, turns infected computers into zombies (or bots) and transmits itself to other computers. A bot worm may be created with the ultimate intention of creating a botnet that ... Definition