Malware, Viruses, Trojans and Spyware

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. More built-in Windows commands for system analysis TIP - Ed Skoudis defines five more useful Windows commands that can provide new insight into the realm of Windows analysis.

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	Smart tactics for antivirus and antispyware SearchSecurity.com | 24 Jul 2009 VIDEO - AV has become a commodity service with vendors touting value-added features and the ability to protect other parts of the network. This video addresses AV and antispyware from an architectural perspective. You'll learn the ...

	PCI compliance requirement 5: Antivirus SearchSecurity.com | 01 Jun 2009 VIDEO - Diana Kelley and Ed Moyle of Security Curve review PCI compliance requirement 5: "Use and regularly update antivirus software."

	Johannes Ullrich: ISC, stealthy malware SearchSecurity.com | 27 Sep 2008 VIDEO - SANS Chief Research Officer Johannes Ullrich discusses the Internet Storm Center (ISC), information sharing and the state of malware.

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	Modern malware, stealthy botnets, adapt quickly, expert says SearchSecurity.com | 03 Nov 2009 INTERVIEW - As network intrusion detection systems evolve so does the malware they're designed to detect, continuing the cat and mouse game between security professionals and cybercriminals.

	Web-based attacks skyrocket, pirating sites surge, security firms say SearchSecurity.com | 02 Nov 2009 ARTICLE - Reports highlight surge in spam as well as an increase in malicious Web pages attacking visitors with Trojan malware and downloaders.

	Computer worm infections up, scareware antivirus down, Microsoft says SearchSecurity.com | 02 Nov 2009 ARTICLE - Microsoft's biannual report finds rogue antivirus infections and Trojan and downloader attacks down in the first six months of 2009.

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	How to choose hosted Web security services Submitted By: SearchMidmarketSecurity.com | 19 Aug 2009 TIP - Hosted Web security services that analyze Web traffic for malware are an attractive alternative to on-premise Web security gateways.

	How to prevent mobile phone spying 05 Jul 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Your cell phone conversations and wireless activity are not private, says resident threat expert Sherri Davidoff, and it's important to remember that mobile phone spying is far too easy.

	How can search results lead to malware? 05 Jul 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Search engines aren't fundamentally designed to find trustworthy sites, just popular and relevant ones. Expert Sherri Davidoff explains how attackers are injecting malicious pages into search results.

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	Mini guide: How to remove and prevent Trojans, malware and spyware 29 Oct 2009 LEARNING GUIDE - Organizations need to learn how to implement proper protections and understand best practices for malware defense in order to keep their network environments secure. In this mini guide you will learn how to prevent, remove ...

	Hacker attack techniques and tactics: Understanding hacking strategies SearchSecurity.com | 21 May 2009 LEARNING GUIDE - This guide provides you with a plethora of tips, expert advice and Web resources that offer more in-depth information about hacker techniques and various tactics you can employ to protect your network.

	Spyware Protection and Removal Tutorial SearchSecurity.com | 23 Feb 2009 LEARNING GUIDE - This spyware protection and removal tutorial is a compilation of free resources that explain what spyware is, how it attacks and what you can to do to win the war on spyware.

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	Schneier-Ranum Face-Off: Is antivirus dead? Information Security Magazine | 05 Nov 2009 COLUMNS - Security experts Bruce Schneier and Marcus Ranum debate the longterm viability of antivirus software.

	ISP shutdown latest cat-and-mouse game with hackers Information Security Magazine | 08 Jul 2009 FEATURES - While the 3FN.Net shutdown had limited impact on cybercriminals, it signaled that the private sector and the government are serious about illegal activity.

	Rising Profile Information Security Magazine | 10 Jan 2009 FEATURES - Security had the attention of SMB execs; the time for facilitating integration is at hand.

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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.

	Aware Defense: Trends in Spyware, Adware, and Potentially Unwanted Applications - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   11 MAY 2006, 14:00 EDT (18:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Join Peter Firstbrook, Gartner Research Director, as he examines the latest trends and issues in spyware, adware and potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

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	RAT (remote access Trojan) 01 Oct 2009 WORD - What is a RAT (remote access Trojan)? A remote access Trojan (RAT) is a malware program that includes a back door for administrative control over the target computer. RATs are usually downloaded invisibly with a ...

	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. ...

	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 ...

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