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Six free tools for removing malicious software
Mar 2011
Many tools are available that will help you protect your desktops from malware -- and some of the best ones are free.This download is also available as an entry in our DIY IT Guy blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
Five tips for removing viruses and spyware from client machines
Feb 2011
IT consultants must regularly remove stubborn, regenerative, and corrupting spyware and viruses from client machines. These pointers will help you return systems to stable operation.This download...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Tools & Templates
Virus & Spyware Removal Checklist
Apr 2010
Eliminating malware requires a systematic process with no missed steps. This checklist will make it easier to do an effective, thorough job.Visit our IT Security blog for more information on...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Downloads
Malware Protection Policy
Mar 2012
TechRepublic's Malware Protection Policy will help your organization and staff members recognize and prevent virus and spyware infections, minimize malware activity, and properly report suspected...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Tools & Templates
Daily security checklist
Jul 2010
Hacking is a 24/7 business, but not everyone can afford 24/7 security managers. This checklist covers tasks you can perform every day to help safeguard your network even without a round-the-clock...
Provided by Mike Mullins
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Downloads
TechRepublic's Attack Response Checklist and Flowchart
Jul 2011
When your systems are attacked, it's critically important to take the right steps for mitigation, investigation, notification, and resolution. Our Attack Response Checklist and Flowchart will help...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10 security problems you might not realize you have
Oct 2011
It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let the more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks.
Provided by Justin James
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Downloads
10 Faces of Computer Malware
May 2009
Security blogger Michael Kassner offers a concise view of the current state of malware in a handy download that you can use to educate your staff and users on current security threats. This...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Downloads
10+ things you should know about rootkits
Sep 2008
Malware-based rootkits fuel a multibillion dollar spyware industry by stealing individual or corporate financial information. If that weren't bad enough, rootkit-based botnets generate untold...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Downloads
Five tips for dealing with rootkits
Feb 2011
Rootkits are diverse, elusive, and difficult to get rid of. These basic pointers will help you combat this escalating threat.This download is also available as an entry in our Five Tips blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
10 common network security design flaws
Oct 2009
Solid planning and design can help reduce the potential for security breaches. Here are some security design missteps to watch out for.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
10 things you should cover in your social networking policy
Jul 2009
As sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook become enmeshed with business uses, organizations need to establish guidelines for employees on workplace access and appropriate usage. Deb Shinder...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
A firewall checklist
Feb 2003
Use this checklist to make sure that firewall needs and security policy requirements cover all the vital aspects of a multilayer security approach.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 obscure antivirus tools worth checking out
Apr 2010
You know about the big players in the AV field -- but a number of lesser-known tools may serve your needs as well (or maybe even better). Jack Wallen runs through some of your choices.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
Computer crime evidence-preservation checklist
Jun 2011
You've detected a computer crime and decided to report that activity to law enforcement. But before you touch the affected machine, open a single event log, or run another program, you must secure...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10 free anti-malware tools worth checking out
Dec 2010
The cost of anti-malware apps keeps rising. Luckily, there are effective tools you can use to prevent and remove infections without spending a dime.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Book chapters
Bypass the BIOS password by hacking your CMOS settings
Oct 2005
Recover from a CMOS memory-affecting virus or work around a boot-time password by making BIOS forget all it once knew. A BIOS password can be very effective at controlling access to your personal...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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The anatomy of a virus: Downloadable chart
Aug 2004
Print this easy-to-read chart that breaks down the basics of virus infection--how to identify them, how they work, and how you can begin to fight back.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Quick Guide: Network Security Policy
Feb 2005
Establishing policies that protect your network from internal and external abuse is a critical component of your overall security plan. This Network Security Policy Quick Guide includes nine...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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The Anatomy of Spyware
May 2005
Spyware applications that generate pop-up ads, hijack browser home pages, redirect Web searches, steal Web traffic via DNS poisoning, track Internet activity, or steal personal information pose a...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense
Mar 2005
The historyof the personal computer is marked by numerous strains and variants of computerviruses, which have exposed the systematic security vulnerabilities prevalent ina widely networked...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
WarDrive: Investigate and defend the security of wireless networking
Dec 2006
As more and more wireless networks are deployed, the need to secure them increases. Enter WarDriving, an effort to educate wireless-network users about the insecurities associated with wireless...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Develop a comprehensive network security plan
Apr 2007
In an age where society relies so heavily on electronic communication, the need for information security is constantly increasing. In this sample chapter from The Best Damn Firewall Book Period,...
Provided by Syngress
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Downloads
The top 10 spam botnets: New and improved
Feb 2010
Latest reports have spam accounting for more than 95 percent of all email messages. You can thank botnets for most of that. Here's what we're up against.This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Downloads
Cisco PIX Firewall: Lock it down in 10 steps
Mar 2005
Cisco's PIX Firewall has long been one of the most popular enterprise firewalls in use around the world. While it is known for its tight security and strong performance, the PIX Firewall is not...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
10 ways to keep your messages out of spam filters
Mar 2011
Legitimate messages that get snagged by spam filters can lead to big problems -- such as derailed job searches, hard feelings, and lost business. These tips will help ensure that your messages...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Resource list: Anti-spyware tools
Jun 2005
Spyware can wreak havoc on your users' machines and pose a serious threat to your network security. Whether you're dealing with pop-up ads, hijacked browser pages, redirected Web searches, or the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things to look for in a hardware-based firewall
Oct 2009
The firewall you choose can have a major impact on your organization's security and productivity. Here are 10 factors you don't want to overlook.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Book chapters
Know thy hacker: Investigate what hackers do, how they do it, and how you can protect yourself
Nov 2006
Follow an offbeat, non-technical investigation of what hackers do, how they do it, and how you can protect yourself in this sample chapter from Steal This Computer Book 4.0: What They Won't Tell...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Help users recognize and defend home networks against spam, spyware, scams, pop-ups and cookies
Aug 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Home Networking Simplified, helps end users protect their home networks against spam, spyware, pop-ups, scams and cookies. In addition to viruses and...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Firewalls FAQ
Jul 2004
Download our complete firewalls FAQ, including 15 basic questions about firewalls and related technology.
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 answers to your questions about botnets
Nov 2008
Michael Kassner recently asked TechRepublic members to submit questions about botnets, promising to forward them to the experts at Arbor Networks. Dr. Jose Nazario volunteered to provide the...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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10 things you should know about fighting spyware in Windows XP
Feb 2006
Your organization doesn't have to be overrun with malicious spyware. Here's a list of practical tactics that will help you keep spyware threats at bay. Spyware can wreak havoc on your users'...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Hack your way to system security: Internet penetration testing
May 2006
This sample chapter from Hack I.T.: Security Through Penetration Testing describes a consistent approach to penetration testing that involves three steps: network enumeration, vulnerability...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Hack proof your identity
May 2007
In this sample chapter from Hack Proofing Your Identity in the Information Age, investigate the forms of identification that make up your identity in an Internet-enabled world. Begin by focusing...
Provided by Syngress
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10 technologies that cybercriminals love to exploit
Jul 2008
Cybercriminals can go after your users in any number of ways, and the results can be devastating. Share this list with them to help them stay on their toes in this increasingly risky online...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Book chapters
Assemble a well-equipped hardware hacker's toolkit
Dec 2006
Every hardware hacker needs the right arsenal of hardware hacking tools to get the job done right. For some hacks, you may need a single screwdriver. For others, a workshop complete with power...
Provided by Syngress
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Intrusion detection checklist: Six stages of handling attacks
May 2005
Equipping your organization to deal with system intrusions requires a many-faceted approach. This checklist is designed to help you address the key aspects of preparation, detection, containment,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Combat password cracking and brute-force hacking tools
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Anti-Hacker Tool Kit, Third, discusses how to use brute-force tools to crack an encrypted hash. It's important that you understand how (and where) most passwords...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
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Book chapters
Cisco explains threats to enterprise network security
May 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Designing Network Security, 2nd Edition, gives critical information on a variety of network security threats, including: Port scanning, unauthorized...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Malware Protection Policy
Mar 2012
TechRepublic's Malware Protection Policy will help your organization and staff members recognize and prevent virus and spyware infections, minimize malware activity, and properly report suspected...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Recognizing covert methods of launching malware attacks
Feb 2012
This chapter from Practical Malware Analysis offers a detailed look at various ways covert malware attacks are launched. Recognizing launching techniques is critical to finding malware on a live...
Provided by No Starch Press
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10 security problems you might not realize you have
Oct 2011
It's easy to get distracted by high profile security threats and let the more subtle -- but equally destructive -- risks fall through the cracks.
Provided by Justin James
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Downloads
TechRepublic's Attack Response Checklist and Flowchart
Jul 2011
When your systems are attacked, it's critically important to take the right steps for mitigation, investigation, notification, and resolution. Our Attack Response Checklist and Flowchart will help...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Computer crime evidence-preservation checklist
Jun 2011
You've detected a computer crime and decided to report that activity to law enforcement. But before you touch the affected machine, open a single event log, or run another program, you must secure...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 ways to keep your messages out of spam filters
Mar 2011
Legitimate messages that get snagged by spam filters can lead to big problems -- such as derailed job searches, hard feelings, and lost business. These tips will help ensure that your messages...
Provided by Susan Harkins
-
Downloads
Six free tools for removing malicious software
Mar 2011
Many tools are available that will help you protect your desktops from malware -- and some of the best ones are free.This download is also available as an entry in our DIY IT Guy blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Five tips for dealing with rootkits
Feb 2011
Rootkits are diverse, elusive, and difficult to get rid of. These basic pointers will help you combat this escalating threat.This download is also available as an entry in our Five Tips blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Five tips for removing viruses and spyware from client machines
Feb 2011
IT consultants must regularly remove stubborn, regenerative, and corrupting spyware and viruses from client machines. These pointers will help you return systems to stable operation.This download...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 free anti-malware tools worth checking out
Dec 2010
The cost of anti-malware apps keeps rising. Luckily, there are effective tools you can use to prevent and remove infections without spending a dime.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Tools & Templates
Daily security checklist
Jul 2010
Hacking is a 24/7 business, but not everyone can afford 24/7 security managers. This checklist covers tasks you can perform every day to help safeguard your network even without a round-the-clock...
Provided by Mike Mullins
-
Tools & Templates
Virus & Spyware Removal Checklist
Apr 2010
Eliminating malware requires a systematic process with no missed steps. This checklist will make it easier to do an effective, thorough job.Visit our IT Security blog for more information on...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 obscure antivirus tools worth checking out
Apr 2010
You know about the big players in the AV field -- but a number of lesser-known tools may serve your needs as well (or maybe even better). Jack Wallen runs through some of your choices.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
The top 10 spam botnets: New and improved
Feb 2010
Latest reports have spam accounting for more than 95 percent of all email messages. You can thank botnets for most of that. Here's what we're up against.This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
10 common network security design flaws
Oct 2009
Solid planning and design can help reduce the potential for security breaches. Here are some security design missteps to watch out for.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
10 things to look for in a hardware-based firewall
Oct 2009
The firewall you choose can have a major impact on your organization's security and productivity. Here are 10 factors you don't want to overlook.This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Downloads
10 things you should cover in your social networking policy
Jul 2009
As sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook become enmeshed with business uses, organizations need to establish guidelines for employees on workplace access and appropriate usage. Deb Shinder...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
10 Faces of Computer Malware
May 2009
Security blogger Michael Kassner offers a concise view of the current state of malware in a handy download that you can use to educate your staff and users on current security threats. This...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Downloads
10+ reasons why people write viruses
May 2009
Why do people write viruses and other mobile malicious code? The answer isn't as simple as it used to be. Here are some possible motives suggested by security expert Chad Perrin and several...
Provided by Chad Perrin
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10 tech mistakes small businesses make (and how IT consultants can help clients avoid them)
Feb 2009
Small businesses must concentrate their time and energy on knowing their own industry -- and that often means that effective technology practices get overlooked. Erik Eckel explains the most...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Downloads
10 answers to your questions about botnets
Nov 2008
Michael Kassner recently asked TechRepublic members to submit questions about botnets, promising to forward them to the experts at Arbor Networks. Dr. Jose Nazario volunteered to provide the...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
10+ things you should know about rootkits
Sep 2008
Malware-based rootkits fuel a multibillion dollar spyware industry by stealing individual or corporate financial information. If that weren't bad enough, rootkit-based botnets generate untold...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Book chapters
Arm yourself with the knowledge to fight cybercrime
Jul 2008
Criminal activity involving computers continues to grow, making it critical for law enforcement personnel, legislators, and IT pros to develop the knowledge to prevent, detect, report, and...
Provided by Syngress
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Downloads
10 technologies that cybercriminals love to exploit
Jul 2008
Cybercriminals can go after your users in any number of ways, and the results can be devastating. Share this list with them to help them stay on their toes in this increasingly risky online...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Troubleshooting Home Networks
Mar 2008
Once you've designed and configured your home network to suit your needs, it's tempting to think your work is done. But you still have to make sure your systems are optimized, up to date, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Top 10 sites to debunk urban legends
Jan 2008
It's bad enough that you get spam from outside the company. Do you have to endure it from your own employees too? Here's a list of sites you can send your users to so that they can verify that the...
Provided by Tim Malone
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The 10 biggest technology belly flops of 2007
Dec 2007
Although 2007 gave us some fantastic technological innovations, it also brought the usual spate of bungles, miscues, and faux pas. TechRepublic Executive Editor Jason Hiner believes that you learn...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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Use honeypots to track and mitigate botnets
Oct 2007
Bots pose a serious threat to both individual and corporate environments. They are often used for DDoS attacks, to send spam, and as spyware to steal sensitive information from the victim's...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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TechRepublic's Windows Vista Security Guide 1: Viruses, worms, and spyware
Oct 2007
Hardly a day goes by without news of a new virus or worm spreading its way across the Internet. In a constantly escalating battle, virus authors find new ways of attacking machines as antivirus...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Track a (fictional) character across the Web with these hacker techniques and strategies
Sep 2007
The first three books in this fictional series, Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box, Stealing the Network: How to Own a Continent, and Stealing the Network: How to Own an Identity, have...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Defend your PC against spyware, adware, and Trojan horses
Sep 2007
Examine three distinct kinds of security risks (spyware, adware, and Trojan horses) in this chapter download from The Symantec Guide to Home Internet Security. Study the definition of each of...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Improve your network defenses: Identify and classify security threats with these best practices and methodologies
Sep 2007
Having the tools and mechanisms to identify and classify threats and anomalies in your network is crucial to effective network defense. In this chapter download from End-to-End Network Security:...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Master the building blocks of a Cisco NAS Appliance design
Aug 2007
One of the keys to success when designing a security solution is to first understand all the pieces with which you work. Study the building blocks available with the Cisco NAS Appliance solution...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Secure CS-MARS
Aug 2007
Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (CS-MARS) is a powerful tool that can dramatically increase your knowledge of activity on your network. But as a topology-aware SIM...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Enhance Wireshark with these coding and leveraging tools
Aug 2007
In this chapter download from Writing Security Tools and Exploits, learn how to enhance and tweak Wireshark (formerly known as Ethereal), focusing on the leveraging and coding tools used to...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Use visualization software to analyze your network traffic and identify security vulnerabilities
Jul 2007
Security Data Visualization creates graphical windows into the world of computer security data, revealing fascinating and useful insights into networking, cryptography, and file structures. In...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Hack online games
Jul 2007
Online games, including World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Second Life, and online poker have taken the computer world by storm. In this chapter download from Exploiting Online Games: Cheating...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Defend the network layer from malicious attack
Jun 2007
The network layer is key to the operation of the stack. In this sample chapter from Hack the Stack: Using Snort and Ethereal to Master the 8 Layers of an Insecure Network, begin by reviewing the...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Hack the FreeBSD kernel with call hooking
Jun 2007
Though rootkits have a fairly negative image, they can be used for both good and evil. Designing BSD Rootkits: An Introduction to Kernel Hacking arms you with the knowledge you need to write...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Manage Snort intrusion detection logs with Log Parser
Jun 2007
Snort is an open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) used in a wide variety of network environments. It is a lightweight but extremely powerful tool for detecting malicious traffic on your...
Provided by Syngress
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Downloads
Five tips for dealing with rootkits
Feb 2011
Rootkits are diverse, elusive, and difficult to get rid of. These basic pointers will help you combat this escalating threat.This download is also available as an entry in our Five Tips blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Tools & Templates
Virus & Spyware Removal Checklist
Apr 2010
Eliminating malware requires a systematic process with no missed steps. This checklist will make it easier to do an effective, thorough job.Visit our IT Security blog for more information on...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Book chapters
Hack online games
Jul 2007
Online games, including World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Second Life, and online poker have taken the computer world by storm. In this chapter download from Exploiting Online Games: Cheating...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Presentations
TechRepublic Roadshow: Handling Internal Security Threats
Apr 2005
See what TechRepublic members and editors learned about the current state of IT security at the first TechRepublic Roadshow, a live discussion forum held in Cincinnati in February. Much of the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense
Mar 2005
The historyof the personal computer is marked by numerous strains and variants of computerviruses, which have exposed the systematic security vulnerabilities prevalent ina widely networked...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Your network is not secure and never will be; can you live with that?
Aug 2005
No network can claim to be 100 percent secure. Hackers are clever and motivated to access your network. The best way to protect against these attacks is by knowing their tricks and planning...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Book chapters
Combat password cracking and brute-force hacking tools
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Anti-Hacker Tool Kit, Third, discusses how to use brute-force tools to crack an encrypted hash. It's important that you understand how (and where) most passwords...
Provided by McGraw-Hill Professional
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Downloads
Windows Service Process Identifier script
Feb 2005
Task Manager's Processes tab can be difficult to decipher because it often shows many different instances of the same generic process name (e.g., Svchost.exe). To help you more readily identify...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Best of the blocked: Which e-mail attachments are on your hit list?
Aug 2005
If you're tired of seeing your e-mail server buried in an avalanche of recreational attachments, take a look at one tech's growing zero-tolerance block list. Movies, music, and the never-ending...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Identify/React Chart: Blackmal.E/F, BlackWorm, Tearec.a, Nyxem-D/E, WORM_GREW and MyWife.d/e
Feb 2006
This two-page chart puts critical information for identifying and removing the Blackmal.E/F, BlackWorm, Tearec.a, Nyxem-D/E, WORM_GREW and MyWife.d/e virus right at your fingertips. Known by...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Article compilation: You've been hacked
Jul 2003
You'll want to download this collection of articles and keep them handy. They detail what to do in the first five minutes and first few hours of an attack on your network and provide help for...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Deploy secure Internet connectivity with Cisco ASA and PIX firewalls
Aug 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Securing Your Business with Cisco ASA and PIX Firewalls, provides step-by-step instructions for creating a secure internet connection using the ASDM...
Provided by Cisco Press
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12 steps to avoid phishing scams
Jun 2005
Phishing scams have evolved from being a simple annoyance to a dangerous problem for IT departments as business users expose sensitive data when being duped by phishing scams while using corporate...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Firewalls FAQ
Jul 2004
Download our complete firewalls FAQ, including 15 basic questions about firewalls and related technology.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Spyware Prevention and Recovery
Aug 2005
The TechRepublic Real World Guide: Spyware Prevention and Recovery collects proven recommendations for identifying spyware and explores tactics for keeping spyware at bay.
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Cisco explains threats to enterprise network security
May 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Designing Network Security, 2nd Edition, gives critical information on a variety of network security threats, including: Port scanning, unauthorized...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Virus Prevention and Recovery
Aug 2005
The TechRepublic Real World Guide: Virus Prevention and Recovery examines the importance of antivirus policies, presents a sample policy, reviews proven recommendations for managing e-mail...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Fit in to the hacker community with these 10 laws of the geek
Mar 2006
This sample chapter, taken from 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k, takes a humorous look at how you can fit in with the hacker community. This sample chapter, taken from 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k, discusses ten of...
Provided by Sams Publishing
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Book chapters
DoS Protection
Feb 2005
This chapter, taken from Cisco Press', Cisco Router Firewall Security, gives you the basics of dealing with DoS attacks. It explores ways to detect various DoS attacks, including examining router...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Eliminate spyware challenges with these 10 tips
Dec 2005
One of the biggest problems you face is supporting desktops today is the challenge presented by spyware. Here are 10 tips you can use to fight spyware. This download is an exclusive for...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Inoculate your system against computer virus infection
Dec 2006
Learn how to protect your computer from destructive virus programs in this sample chapter from Absolute PC Security and Privacy: Defend Your Computer Against Outside Intruders. First,...
Provided by Sybex
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Book chapters
Hack the classic Atari 2600 console
Dec 2006
When Atari introduced the Video Computer System (VCS) back in 1977, no one predicted it would be a runaway success and ultimately spawn the multibillion-dollar gaming industry that we know today....
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Secure your network with stateful inspection and application layer filtering from an ISA 2004 firewall
Jan 2007
Unlike traditional packet filter based stateful hardware firewalls, the ISA firewall is able to perform stateful application layer inspection, meaning it fully inspects the communication streams...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Develop an effective firewall solution for your small or medium-size business
Feb 2007
Many small and medium-size organizations implement firewalls only at a very basic level. Only after experiencing security-related problems do they realize the importance of documentation, audit,...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Boost your system defenses: Begin with a stronger understanding of your cyber adversary
Mar 2007
Systems administrators and other IT professionals can do a better job of protecting their company's assets if they have a better understanding of whom they are protecting these assets against. In...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Develop a comprehensive security solution for your network without spending a dime
Mar 2007
Many times an organization looks only at securing its perimeter while leaving its interior network wide open and unprotected. While this is better than no security at all, the best approach is...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Lock out spyware and adware from your small or home network
Apr 2007
In this sample chapter from Home Network Security Simplified, learn how to block adware and spyware from your small or home network. The chapter includes solutions for addressing the following...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
SolutionBase: Watching your network with LANguard
May 2007
Making sure your network is secure can be a daunting task. Here's how you can use LANguard Network Security Scanner to help get a handle on things.
Provided by Derek Schauland
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Book chapters
Learn how spam filtering works: Explore tokenization, the building blocks of spam
May 2007
Learn how spam filtering works and how language classification and machine learning combine to produce remarkably accurate spam filters in Ending Spam: Bayesian Content Filtering and the Art of...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Defend your Windows system against these lesser-known security attacks
May 2007
To date, the computer industry has seen many attacks specifically directed at Windows-based platforms. Due to the overwhelming market share commanded by Microsoft, these attacks receive massive...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Manage Snort intrusion detection logs with Log Parser
Jun 2007
Snort is an open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) used in a wide variety of network environments. It is a lightweight but extremely powerful tool for detecting malicious traffic on your...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Hack the FreeBSD kernel with call hooking
Jun 2007
Though rootkits have a fairly negative image, they can be used for both good and evil. Designing BSD Rootkits: An Introduction to Kernel Hacking arms you with the knowledge you need to write...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Defend the network layer from malicious attack
Jun 2007
The network layer is key to the operation of the stack. In this sample chapter from Hack the Stack: Using Snort and Ethereal to Master the 8 Layers of an Insecure Network, begin by reviewing the...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Use visualization software to analyze your network traffic and identify security vulnerabilities
Jul 2007
Security Data Visualization creates graphical windows into the world of computer security data, revealing fascinating and useful insights into networking, cryptography, and file structures. In...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Book chapters
Enhance Wireshark with these coding and leveraging tools
Aug 2007
In this chapter download from Writing Security Tools and Exploits, learn how to enhance and tweak Wireshark (formerly known as Ethereal), focusing on the leveraging and coding tools used to...
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Book chapters
Secure CS-MARS
Aug 2007
Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis, and Response System (CS-MARS) is a powerful tool that can dramatically increase your knowledge of activity on your network. But as a topology-aware SIM...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Master the building blocks of a Cisco NAS Appliance design
Aug 2007
One of the keys to success when designing a security solution is to first understand all the pieces with which you work. Study the building blocks available with the Cisco NAS Appliance solution...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Improve your network defenses: Identify and classify security threats with these best practices and methodologies
Sep 2007
Having the tools and mechanisms to identify and classify threats and anomalies in your network is crucial to effective network defense. In this chapter download from End-to-End Network Security:...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Book chapters
Defend your PC against spyware, adware, and Trojan horses
Sep 2007
Examine three distinct kinds of security risks (spyware, adware, and Trojan horses) in this chapter download from The Symantec Guide to Home Internet Security. Study the definition of each of...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Downloads
Track a (fictional) character across the Web with these hacker techniques and strategies
Sep 2007
The first three books in this fictional series, Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box, Stealing the Network: How to Own a Continent, and Stealing the Network: How to Own an Identity, have...
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