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

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	Next generation spam: New threats and new technologies SearchSecurity.com | 31 Jul 2009 VIDEO - This video examines the evolution of the content security gateway as it evolves beyond just blocking spam and Web filtering, emphasizing the techniques and technologies used to ensure data doesn't leave your organization.

	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 174

	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.

	Pushdo botnet uses Facebook to spread malicious email attachment SearchSecurity.com | 27 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - A phony message warns users that their Facebook password has been reset.

	Phishing protection begins with training, antiphishing evangelist SearchSecurity.com | 10.15.2009 OPINION - IT organizations can take a lesson from marketers by sending three phishing education emails to users before the holiday season.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 69

	How to prevent phishing attacks with social engineering tests 15 Oct 2009 TIP - Is your enterprise capable of withstanding today's phishing attacks? Sherri Davidoff reviews how you can test your employees.

	Can an IP spoofing tool be used to spam SPF servers? 28 Aug 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Michael Cobb explains what the Sender Policy Framework can and cannot protect against, including IP spoofing attacks.

	How to prevent brute force webmail attacks 05 Jul 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - Expert Sherri Davidoff explains why brute-force attacks on webmail accounts are such a popular hacking technique.

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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

eGuide: Information Security - Buyer's Guide to Messaging Security Published by: Proofpoint, Inc. | 20 Nov 2009 EGUIDE - Protecting messaging services is an important part of any business messaging strategy. Vulnerabilities abound when you allow messaging traffic for delivery over the Internet. The scope of this guide will focus on email security although many of these concepts will also apply to other types of messaging.

Resource Center: Webroot Security Services -- Web, Email, Archiving, Endpoint Published by: Webroot Software, Inc. | 05 Nov 2009 RESOURCE CENTER - Webroot Security Software-as-a-Service provides on-demand web, email, and archiving solutions that offer cost-effective alternatives to on-premise security. Webroot Web Security Service delivers URL and web content filtering, plus protection against today's complex web-based malware threats. Check out this resource center to find out more.

Take M86 Security for a test drive: Free Product Trials and Evaluations Published by: M86 Security | 04 Nov 2009 ASSESSMENT TOOL - Check out this product evaluation center and find some of M86 Security’s most popular solutions. There are several options for Web Security, Email Security, and Endpoint Security. Do some quick research with their convenient links to detailed product information and sign up for a free trial download or product evaluation today.

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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 22

	Operation Phish Phry 02 Nov 2009 WORD - Operation Phish Phry is a cybercrime investigation carried out by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Los Angeles Electronic Crimes Task Force and Egyptian authorities. FBI officials have described ...

	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 ...

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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 13

	Messaging security risks have upper hand on solutions Information Security Magazine | 05 Nov 2009 FEATURES - Spam, phishing and infected attachments continue to plague messaging platforms, despite sophisticated protection. What's the answer?

	Best Email Security Products Information Security Magazine | 03 Sep 2009 FEATURES - Readers vote on the best antispam, antiphishing, email antivirus and antimalware filtering, software and appliance products, as well as hosted "in-the-cloud" email services.

	Editor's Desk: Google security needs HTTPS by default Information Security Magazine | 08 Jul 2009 COLUMNS - Security's leading thinkers ask Google to turn on HTTPS by default for Gmail, Docs and Calendar.

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