Email and Messaging Threats (spam, phishing, instant messaging)

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	Unified communications: Securing a converged infrastructure SearchSecurity.com | 02 Jul 2009 VIDEO - With so many different communications systems being combined, it can be tough to know where to start when it comes to security. In this video, John Burke explains the basics of securing this new type of infrastructure.

	Economy fuels malware, spam SearchSecurity.com | 27 Mar 2009 VIDEO - Dave Marcus of McAfee's Avert Labs, breaks down the threat landscape and explains why spam numbers are rising and malware writers are taking advantage of the down economy.

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NEWS: 1 - 3 of 163

	3FN.net ISP shutdown interrupts spam campaigns SearchSecurity.com | 08 Jun 2009 ARTICLE - The shutdown of 3FN.net disrupted the Cutwail Botnet and may have reduced global spam volumes by 15%. But spam levels are expected to increase to pre-shutdown levels, experts say.

	Swine flu outbreak results in spam pandemic SearchSecurity.com | 30 Apr 2009 ARTICLE - Spammers are taking advantage of the swine flu outbreak to trick users into giving up their email address, open a malicious PDF file and even buy a cure.

	Internet Explorer 8 includes a bevy of security features SearchSecurity.com | 19 Mar 2009 ARTICLE - Experts praise the IE 8 security features, but say browser makers have a long way to go in preventing the browser from being a hacker's favorite mode of attack.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 65

EMAIL AND MESSAGING THREATS (SPAM, PHISHING, INSTANT MESSAGING) EXPERTS
			John Strand, featured expert ASK A QUESTION

	What does 'invoked by uid 78' mean? 03 Apr 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Are you seeing a 'uid 78' in your emails? In this expert response, Michael Cobb explains what the message means.

	How can 419 scam emails and backscatter spam be stopped? 28 Jan 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - A 419 scam is just one example of backscatter spam. John Strand explains which long-term solutions can help combat these particular kinds of unwanted messages.

	Do European laws prevent a U.S. company from blocking spam? 26 Jan 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Michael Cobb explores how the Internet -- and the ability to send messages quickly and easily to other countries --has complicated matters of jurisdiction.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 21

	Chained Exploits: How to prevent phishing attacks from corporate spies SearchSecurity.com and Addison-Wesley | 08 Jun 2009 BOOK CHAPTER - Ever wonder if someone is monitoring everywhere you go on the Internet? In this chapter excerpt, learn how to keep corporate spies at bay.

	Voice over IP Security: VoIP Threat Taxonomy SearchSecurity.com, Addison-Wesley | 04 Dec 2008 BOOK CHAPTER - In an excerpt from Voice over IP Security, author Patrick Park reviews VoIP threats, including spam, phishing and other threats against social context.

	Email security test: Basics and threats SearchSecurity.com | 20 Nov 2008 QUIZ - Test your knowledge of email security essentials with this fifteen-question quiz from Joel Snyder.

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WHITE PAPERS

	Top Five Strategies for Getting an Email Archiving Project off the Ground Published by: Symantec Corporation | 26 Jun 2009 DATA SHEET - Proactive archiving reduces business risks, lower costs and increases efficiency. This quide has five strategies recommended by Symantec for building the case for an archive and rationalizing your requirements of an email archiving system.

	Email and Data Archiving Health Check Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. | 25 Jun 2009 ASSESSMENT TOOL - This tool has been created by Sun Microsystems and Symantec to help you understand how healthy your email, file and instant messenger systems are.

Free yourself to do more, while securing your business simply and cost-effectively Published by: Sophos Inc. | 24 Jun 2009 WHITE PAPER - It's vital for businesses to secure their systems and data against a growing field of threats. However, implementing and maintaining full-spectrum protection can be a heavy drain on financial and human resources if not done right. Read this whitepaper to learn how a more efficient approach to security can free up much needed resources.

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WEBCASTS: 1 - 3 of 12

	Fact or Fiction: The Future of Email Attacks - Expert Podcast DOWNLOAD PODCAST PREMIERED:   31 OCT 2006, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Borrowing heavily from the popular interview segment on ESPN's SportsCenter, this 10-12 minute Podcast features a "fact or fiction"-style interview about future email-based attacks.

	Messaging and Collaboration Security: Microsoft's Multi-layer Approach - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   17 OCT 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Attend this informational webcast and discover messaging and collaboration security methods that help neutralize messaging threats with multiple layers of defense.

10 Things Every IT Manager Should Know About Email-borne Threats - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   19 OCT 2006, 14:00 EDT (18:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   With the number of spam emails expected to reach 42 billion messages by 2008, instituting an aggressive email security strategy that protects your gateway is an absolute must. This webcast examines an effective email security strategy that protects your company's messages and secures your organization's valuable information.

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	Podcast: Countdown --Top 5 technologies to help battle the new spam threat Published by: SearchSecurity.com | 27 Nov 2007 PODCAST - In this featured podcast, Michael Cobb counts down the top 5 ways for your company to battle new and evolving spam threats.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 21

	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 ...

	phishing 28 Oct 2003 WORD - Phishing is an e-mail fraud method in which the perpetrator sends out legitimate-looking email in an attempt to gather personal and financial information from recipients. Typically, the messages appear to come from well known ...

	spear phishing 17 Oct 2005 WORD - Spear phishing is an e-mail spoofing fraud attempt that targets a specific organization, seeking unauthorized access to confidential data. As with the e-mail messages used in regular phishing expeditions, spear phishing ...

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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 10

	Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 8.0 product review Information Security Magazine | 01 Sep 2008 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - Sophos Endpoint Security and Control 8.0 is a comprehensive endpoint security product, offering antivirus, antispyware, host intrusion prevention, firewalling, application control, device control, and network access control.

	Spam Blockers Losing Ground on Sophisticated Attackers Information Security Magazine | 01 Jun 2008 FEATURES - SPAM Spam hasn't been "solved"; in fact, the scourge has grown worse as attackers continually trump countermeasures and refine their focus on high-value targets.

	Security Services: Webroot Email Security SaaS Information Security Magazine | 01 May 2008 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS - At Your Service

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