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 121

	Yahoo, McAfee to warn users of dangerous websites SearchSecurity.com | 06 May 2008 ARTICLE - Websites suspected of spreading malicious programs or spamming and phishing campaigns will be highlighted in search results.

	Trojan downloaders, droppers skyrocket, Microsoft says SearchSecurity.com | 23 Apr 2008 ARTICLE - The spread of Trojan horses via downloaders and droppers is multiplying rapidly, infecting nearly 19 million computer users in the second half of 2007.

	Kraken botnet balloons to dangerous levels SearchSecurity.com | 07 Apr 2008 ARTICLE - The Kraken botnet is twice the size of the Storm Trojan and exists to spread massive amounts of spam.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 52

SPYWARE, ADWARE AND TROJANS EXPERTS
			Ed Skoudis Founder and Senior Security Consultant with Intelguardians ASK A QUESTION

	What is Spycar? 19 Dec 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - Spycar, still available for free, tests a machine against 17 daggressive spyware-like behaviors. Information security threat expert Ed Skoudis explains the tool and gives a preview of Spycar 2.

	Has ransomware made a comeback? 23 Oct 2007 EXPERT ANSWER - Ransomware attacks, though not very common, do occur. Ed Skoudis explains how to "negotiate" with Gpcode and other malware of this type.

	Fight viruses with your USB flash drive 06 Sep 2007 TIP - In this tip, Ed Skoudis reveals his list of the most important weapons in any portable malware-defense kit -- and they're all free.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 17

	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.

	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 12

	Recent Releases Information Security Magazine | 01 Feb 2007 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS -

	Recent Releases Information Security Magazine | 01 Oct 2006 HOT PICK & PRODUCT REVIEWS -

	Spy Catchers Information Security Magazine | 01 May 2006 FEATURES - PRODUCT REVIEW We take a close look at seven antispyware products. Can they keep your corporate desktops free of prying eyes?

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WEBCASTS: 1 - 2 of 2

	Proactive Strategies for Securing your Network - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   15 DEC 2004, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Find out how to implement solutions that can prevent or minimize network disruptions automatically, and help you quickly restore mission-critical services if a disruption does occur.

Simplify Your Security Decision - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   05 OCT 2004, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Today's security threats are more sophisticated, frequent and dangerous than ever before. Traditional antivirus and firewall point products are no longer capable of providing adequate protection. Learn how to simplify this decision with a unified, proactive approach to internet security.

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WHITE PAPERS

	Monitoring the Computer Room's Physical Environment Published by: Sensaphone | 22 Apr 2008 WHITE PAPER - This paper addresses the greatest environmental threats to the functionality of small to medium computer rooms and presents the time and cost savings associated with the integration of a remote monitoring system.

	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.

	How to Win the Battle against Spyware with Next Generation Technology Published by: Process Software, Inc. | 18 Mar 2008 WHITE PAPER - Stopping spyware needs to be a strategic part of an organization's overall security plan,.

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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