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 124

	Researchers develop cloud-based antivirus SearchSecurity.com | 12 Aug 2008 ARTICLE - New cloud-based approach uses multiple antivirus engines, offers better malware detection and beats traditional antivirus software in tests.

	SaaS startups enter Web security gateway market SearchSecurity.com | 04 Aug 2008 ARTICLE - Web security vendors Zscaler Inc., Purewire Inc. enter growing Software as a Service (SaaS) space dominated by appliance vendors

	Stolen data ending up in Google cache, say researchers SearchSecurity.com | 30 May 2008 ARTICLE - Unprotected hacker drop sites are being crawled by search engines. Passwords, Social Security numbers and sensitive business information can be uncovered with a simple search.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 58

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?

	What is the safest way to handle quarantined adware? 10 Jul 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - A computer's adware has been quarantined. Now what? Expert Ed Skoudis explains the safest way to dispose of unwanted adware.

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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 15

	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

	Product review: Webroot's Webroot Antispyware Corporate Edition with AntiVirus Information Security Magazine | 01 Feb 2008 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - ANTIMALWARE

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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

	The Bad, the Good, and the Unsure: Setting a New Standard for Internet Security Published by: Kaspersky Lab | 05 Aug 2008 WHITE PAPER - The need for consumers to secure the computers they own is more pressing than many realize. This paper explains how leading security solutions may not offer the advanced protection you need.

	Best Practices for Measuring and Managing Today's Complex Messaging Environment Published by: Quest Software | 19 Jun 2008 WHITE PAPER - This white paper describes the components of a typical messaging environment and the recommended reporting, analysis, and diagnostic practices you should use to maintain the health of this complex environment.

	Effectively Securing Your Network Published by: CDW Corporation | 20 Mar 2008 WHITE PAPER - This white paper shows you how to effectively protect your company's network perimeter from threats like spam, malware, bots, viruses and other attacks.

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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:  Web Threats, Rootkits, Email and Messaging Threats, Emerging Information Security Threats, Hacking Tools and Techniques, Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches, Viruses, Worms and Other Malware