Viruses, Worms and Other Malware

MUST READ 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.

NEWS: 1 - 3 of 176

	Microsoft Word zero-day being actively exploited SearchSecurity.com | 08 Jul 2008 ARTICLE - Attackers are actively targeting a flaw in Microsoft Word, according to Symantec.

	Yahoo, McAfee to warn users of dangerous websites SearchSecurity.com | 06 May 2008 ARTICLE - Websites suspected of spreading malicious programs or spamming and phishing campaigns will be highlighted in search results.

	Trojan downloaders, droppers skyrocket, Microsoft says SearchSecurity.com | 23 Apr 2008 ARTICLE - The spread of Trojan horses via downloaders and droppers is multiplying rapidly, infecting nearly 19 million computer users in the second half of 2007.

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VIRUSES, WORMS AND OTHER MALWARE EXPERTS
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	New defenses for automated SQL injection attacks 12 Jun 2008 TIP - By automating SQL injection attacks, hackers have found a way to expedite the process of finding and exploiting vulnerable websites. The old defenses may not be enough.

	Are there antivirus suites that pick up more than just run-of-the-mill viruses? 10 Jul 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - There are some rare forms of malware that antivirus software doesn't pick up on, but there are some good tools to remove all sorts of malware.

	Are social networking sites an easy target for malicious hackers? 10 Jul 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - With the rise of social networking giants like MySpace and Facebook, it makes sense that there would also be a rise in malware to attack them.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 27

	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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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 12

	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

	Antimalware Information Security Magazine | 01 Apr 2007 FEATURES - 2007 Readers' Choice Awards Desktop and gateway enterprise antimalware products.

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WEBCASTS: 1 - 3 of 5

	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.

	Malware for profit: the latest trends in network threats - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST 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 VIEW WEBCAST 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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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Viruses, Worms and Other Malware:  Spyware, Adware and Trojans, Web Threats, Rootkits, Email and Messaging Threats, Emerging Information Security Threats, Hacking Tools and Techniques, Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches