On today's Web, the code running on your machine could have come from any number of untrsuted sources via Web applets, JavaScript or ActiveX controls. Browse the articles and tips below for advice on defeating attacks that use mobile code.
Best practices for protecting handhelds from mobile malware TIP - Mobile malware such as the Cabir worm indicates that it's time to put sound handheld security practices in place, but antivirus software for handhelds may not be necessary.
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Discovery of malware cesspool triggers attack fears
SearchSecurity.com | 02 Aug 2007 ARTICLE - Trend Micro researchers say a malware-infested Web server in Russia, linked to several Italian Web sites, could lead to a large-scale attack.
Mobile carriers admit to malware attacks
SearchSecurity.com | 13 Feb 2007 ARTICLE - Eighty-three percent of mobile operators surveyed by McAfee Inc. say they've suffered malware infections, but two competing security vendors say the overall threat is still small.
Dozens of Web sites spread malicious Trojan
SearchSecurity.com | 05 Feb 2007 ARTICLE - Update: The same malicious JavaScript keylogger that compromised the Dolphin Stadium Web site last week was found over the weekend on dozens of other high-profile Web sites.
Ed Skoudis Founder and Senior Security Consultant with Intelguardians ASK A QUESTION
Should the contents of a USB token be copied to a hidden directory called 'IEDW?'
27 Apr 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - If the data from your USB token is being copied into a hidden directory called "IEDW," be extra cautious. Whether spyware is the root of the problem or not, security threat expert Ed Skoudis explains why it's certainly a ...
Are USB storage devices a serious enterprise risk?
25 Mar 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - USB drives are common gifts at conferences and trade shows, but how much of a danger are they to your enterprise's network security? In this expert Q&A, Michael Cobb explains the risks of these storage devices and how to ...
Controlling U3 smart drive use in the enterprise
19 Feb 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - Many users have loaded Skype on U3 smart drives to get around their company's security policy. In this expert Q&A, application security pro Michael Cobb explains the best ways to control the use of mobile storage devices and ...
Information security book excerpts and reviews
SearchSecurity.com | 20 Sep 2006 INFORMATION SECURITY BOOKSHELF - Visit the Information Security Bookshelf for book reviews and free chapter downloads.
Quiz: Malware
SearchSecurity.com | 30 Aug 2005 QUIZ - Test your knowledge of malware with this quiz.
SearchSecurity.com's Web Security School
SearchSecurity.com | 08 Jun 2005 SECURITY SCHOOL - Learn how to secure your IIS Web server with this three-lesson course featuring on-demand webcasts, technical articles and quizzes.
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