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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
-
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
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
-
Downloads
Norton AntiVirus 2009 with Antispyware gets the job done
Dec 2008
Windows users face an unprecedented and skyrocketing number of threats from a widening variety of sources. IT Consultant Erik Eckel reviews Norton AntiVirus 2009 With AntiSpyware as a potential...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials?
Jan 2010
Microsoft Security Essentials is the company's internal free anti-virus and anti-malware software application. Mark Kaelin walks you through the steps required to install it. This download is...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
IT department report card
Apr 2005
Keeping your IT department running smoothly means staying on top of each critical area of the operation--from change management to virus protection to licensing issues. This tool will help you...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
The 10 faces of computer malware
Jul 2009
The complexity of today's IT environment makes it easy for computer malware to exist, even flourish. Being informed about what's out there is a good first step to avoid problems.This download is...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
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
-
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
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Password Policy
Jun 2006
Organizations' greatest security vulnerabilities lie in the strength of their passwords. Simple or shared passwords are ineffective and aid hackers and others in their illicit attempts to access...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
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
-
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
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Novell's continuing Linux march, Zotob, Mac OS X security
Aug 2005
In this installment of the TechProGuild Podcast, Commentator Michael Jackman covers Novell's continuing move to Linux, impacts from the Zotob and RBot worms, and security updates for Mac OS X, as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Setting up simple, affordable virus protection with AVG Anti-Virus Professional 7.5
Apr 2007
Viruses are an increasing threat. To combat them, you're not limited to antivirus solutions from companies like Symantec and McAfee. Here's how you can get inexpensive but effective virus...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Printable reference: Registry backup and restore
Sep 2004
It's tough to look for help during a virus attack. That's why we've put together this printable reference that addresses how to back up and restore the registry. Print this reference and save it...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall
Nov 2006
These days, a personal firewall is a key part of the desktop security equation. IT pro Rick Vanover suggests a number of factors to keep in mind as you evaluate various desktop firewall products....
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Downloads
How to secure your Windows computer and protect your privacy with free software
Oct 2008
This guide from Howard Fosdick explains many of the threats to your security and privacy you may encounter when you use Microsoft Windows. It describes these concerns in simple, non-technical...
Provided by Howard Fosdick
-
Downloads
10 more ways to detect computer malware
Oct 2009
TechRepublic members have spoken. Here are 10 anti-malware programs they find indispensable.This download includes both a PDF and a PowerPoint version of this 10 Things blog entry.
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
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
TechRepublic Pro's E-mail Usage Policy
Jan 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal e-mail use at work is a leading cause of lost productivity. In addition, personal e-mail use can introduce viruses and Trojan programs that aid hackers'...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
VIPRE® Antivirus + Antispyware Free Trial
Jan 2010
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware is high-performance antivirus software that doesn't slow down your PC like older, traditional security products. Old-style antivirus products have stacked layer...
Provided by GFI Software, formerly Sunbelt Software
-
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
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Windows XP Security Lunch And Learn Collection
Jul 2007
You can use this collection of TechRepublic Lunch And Learns to get users up to speed quickly on what they can do to help keep their Windows XP PCs secure. This download contains the following 5...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's Internet and E-mail Usage Policy
Jan 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal Internet use at work is the leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace. In addition, personal use of the Internet and electronic mail (e-mail) can...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Hack your way to system security: Internet penetration testing
May 2006
Professional consultants hired to perform penetration testing need a well-defined methodology to systematically check for known vulnerabilities and identify potential security holes in a limited...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
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
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
KiXtart script: Deploy McAfee VirusScan with ease using this login script
Mar 2005
Deploy McAfee VirusScan quickly and easily with our VSinst.kix KiXtart script. When run, VSinst.kix first checks the PC for appropriate environment prerequisites, then it checks for a previous...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
E-mail infrastructure: Lock it down in 10 steps
May 2005
There's more to securing your e-mail infrastructure than just running antivirus software. Here's a look at best practices for fortifying your mail systems. This includes SMTP relay, SPAM, phishing...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Virus prevention checklist
Apr 2005
An estimated 70 percent of businesses in the U.S. have suffered a security breach. Most often, the culprit is a virus. Our virus protection checklist offers a variety of prevention methods to help...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Antivirus Software Pack
May 2005
The Antivirus Software Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. The tools are designed to help you...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Fight off security threats with updated tools and sound security architecture
May 2006
IT security professionals know that two of the most important factors for performing adequate penetration testing are: 1) keeping your skills and tool kit current; and 2) effective...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Book chapters
Protect your Windows system from malicious attack with these three essential steps
Jul 2006
As personal computers become ever more powerful, complex, and connected, they also become more vulnerable to malicious attack. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe,...
Provided by Microsoft Press
-
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
-
Downloads
Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best anti-virus solution
Jul 2007
If you use PCs for work, then you must deal with the constant threat of viruses. Not only can they take an individual computer down, but they can also wreck havoc on your network. You must have...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
-
Downloads
Investigate the first PC-to-Windows-handheld, cross-infector malware
Sep 2007
In recent years, "airborne" mobile viruses have been increasing in complexity at a rapid pace. There have already been blended Trojan and virus threats that can spread through smartphones using...
Provided by informIT
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
Norton AntiVirus 2008:The Right Tool for the Job?
Jan 2008
Windows computers require protection from viruses, spyware programs, and rootkits -- and that means you need software that can monitor a system for infections, continually update itself, and...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Virus Prevention Checklist
Oct 2008
Retrieving data after a virus infestation can be costly to both companies and their staff. Some of the items listed here may seem like appropriate steps to IT managers and staff while appearing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
Downloads
How do I install and configure Microsoft Security Essentials?
Jan 2010
Microsoft Security Essentials is the company's internal free anti-virus and anti-malware software application. Mark Kaelin walks you through the steps required to install it. This download is...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
VIPRE® Antivirus + Antispyware Free Trial
Jan 2010
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware is high-performance antivirus software that doesn't slow down your PC like older, traditional security products. Old-style antivirus products have stacked layer...
Provided by GFI Software, formerly Sunbelt Software
-
Downloads
10 more ways to detect computer malware
Oct 2009
TechRepublic members have spoken. Here are 10 anti-malware programs they find indispensable.This download includes both a PDF and a PowerPoint version of this 10 Things blog entry.
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
The 10 faces of computer malware
Jul 2009
The complexity of today's IT environment makes it easy for computer malware to exist, even flourish. Being informed about what's out there is a good first step to avoid problems.This download is...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
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
-
Downloads
Norton AntiVirus 2009 with Antispyware gets the job done
Dec 2008
Windows users face an unprecedented and skyrocketing number of threats from a widening variety of sources. IT Consultant Erik Eckel reviews Norton AntiVirus 2009 With AntiSpyware as a potential...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Virus Prevention Checklist
Oct 2008
Retrieving data after a virus infestation can be costly to both companies and their staff. Some of the items listed here may seem like appropriate steps to IT managers and staff while appearing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
How to secure your Windows computer and protect your privacy with free software
Oct 2008
This guide from Howard Fosdick explains many of the threats to your security and privacy you may encounter when you use Microsoft Windows. It describes these concerns in simple, non-technical...
Provided by Howard Fosdick
-
Downloads
Norton AntiVirus 2008:The Right Tool for the Job?
Jan 2008
Windows computers require protection from viruses, spyware programs, and rootkits -- and that means you need software that can monitor a system for infections, continually update itself, and...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
SolutionSeries: Examining Network Access Control
Dec 2007
As workers become more flexible in their work hours and locations, they want to be able to access network resources whenever and from wherever they want. It's eThis download is available for free...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
Investigate the first PC-to-Windows-handheld, cross-infector malware
Sep 2007
In recent years, "airborne" mobile viruses have been increasing in complexity at a rapid pace. There have already been blended Trojan and virus threats that can spread through smartphones using...
Provided by informIT
-
Downloads
Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best anti-virus solution
Jul 2007
If you use PCs for work, then you must deal with the constant threat of viruses. Not only can they take an individual computer down, but they can also wreck havoc on your network. You must have...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Windows XP Security Lunch And Learn Collection
Jul 2007
You can use this collection of TechRepublic Lunch And Learns to get users up to speed quickly on what they can do to help keep their Windows XP PCs secure. This download contains the following 5...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?
Jul 2007
Many organizations, both large and small, are opting to keep with the tried and true Microsoft Windows XP Professional they have been using for the past several years. However, securing Microsoft...
Provided by Scott Lowe
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Setting up simple, affordable virus protection with AVG Anti-Virus Professional 7.5
Apr 2007
Viruses are an increasing threat. To combat them, you're not limited to antivirus solutions from companies like Symantec and McAfee. Here's how you can get inexpensive but effective virus...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
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
-
Downloads
10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall
Nov 2006
These days, a personal firewall is a key part of the desktop security equation. IT pro Rick Vanover suggests a number of factors to keep in mind as you evaluate various desktop firewall products....
Provided by Rick Vanover
-
Book chapters
Protect your Windows system from malicious attack with these three essential steps
Jul 2006
As personal computers become ever more powerful, complex, and connected, they also become more vulnerable to malicious attack. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe,...
Provided by Microsoft Press
-
Book chapters
Fight off security threats with updated tools and sound security architecture
May 2006
IT security professionals know that two of the most important factors for performing adequate penetration testing are: 1) keeping your skills and tool kit current; and 2) effective...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Downloads
Hack your way to system security: Internet penetration testing
May 2006
Professional consultants hired to perform penetration testing need a well-defined methodology to systematically check for known vulnerabilities and identify potential security holes in a limited...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Password Policy
Jun 2006
Organizations' greatest security vulnerabilities lie in the strength of their passwords. Simple or shared passwords are ineffective and aid hackers and others in their illicit attempts to access...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Antivirus Software Pack
May 2005
The Antivirus Software Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. The tools are designed to help you...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Novell's continuing Linux march, Zotob, Mac OS X security
Aug 2005
In this installment of the TechProGuild Podcast, Commentator Michael Jackman covers Novell's continuing move to Linux, impacts from the Zotob and RBot worms, and security updates for Mac OS X, as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's E-mail Usage Policy
Jan 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal e-mail use at work is a leading cause of lost productivity. In addition, personal e-mail use can introduce viruses and Trojan programs that aid hackers'...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Virus Protection Policy
Aug 2008
Developing an effective virus protection policy is a crucial component of every network security plan. Without one, you're inviting disaster. But taking the time to develop one from scratch is an...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's Internet and E-mail Usage Policy
Jan 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal Internet use at work is the leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace. In addition, personal use of the Internet and electronic mail (e-mail) can...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Computer Viruses: How to Avoid Infection
Mar 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about how viruses work and the best way to keep from getting infected by one, even if you don't consider yourself...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Virus prevention checklist
Apr 2005
An estimated 70 percent of businesses in the U.S. have suffered a security breach. Most often, the culprit is a virus. Our virus protection checklist offers a variety of prevention methods to help...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
KiXtart script: Deploy McAfee VirusScan with ease using this login script
Mar 2005
Deploy McAfee VirusScan quickly and easily with our VSinst.kix KiXtart script. When run, VSinst.kix first checks the PC for appropriate environment prerequisites, then it checks for a previous...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
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
-
Downloads
E-mail infrastructure: Lock it down in 10 steps
May 2005
There's more to securing your e-mail infrastructure than just running antivirus software. Here's a look at best practices for fortifying your mail systems. This includes SMTP relay, SPAM, phishing...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Printable reference: Registry backup and restore
Sep 2004
It's tough to look for help during a virus attack. That's why we've put together this printable reference that addresses how to back up and restore the registry. Print this reference and save it...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
IT department report card
Apr 2005
Keeping your IT department running smoothly means staying on top of each critical area of the operation--from change management to virus protection to licensing issues. This tool will help you...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
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
-
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
VIPRE® Antivirus + Antispyware Free Trial
Jan 2010
VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware is high-performance antivirus software that doesn't slow down your PC like older, traditional security products. Old-style antivirus products have stacked layer...
Provided by GFI Software, formerly Sunbelt Software
-
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
-
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
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
KiXtart script: Deploy McAfee VirusScan with ease using this login script
Mar 2005
Deploy McAfee VirusScan quickly and easily with our VSinst.kix KiXtart script. When run, VSinst.kix first checks the PC for appropriate environment prerequisites, then it checks for a previous...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
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
-
Downloads
E-mail infrastructure: Lock it down in 10 steps
May 2005
There's more to securing your e-mail infrastructure than just running antivirus software. Here's a look at best practices for fortifying your mail systems. This includes SMTP relay, SPAM, phishing...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Virus prevention checklist
Apr 2005
An estimated 70 percent of businesses in the U.S. have suffered a security breach. Most often, the culprit is a virus. Our virus protection checklist offers a variety of prevention methods to help...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Antivirus Software Pack
May 2005
The Antivirus Software Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. The tools are designed to help you...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Fight off security threats with updated tools and sound security architecture
May 2006
IT security professionals know that two of the most important factors for performing adequate penetration testing are: 1) keeping your skills and tool kit current; and 2) effective...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
-
Book chapters
Protect your Windows system from malicious attack with these three essential steps
Jul 2006
As personal computers become ever more powerful, complex, and connected, they also become more vulnerable to malicious attack. This sample chapter from Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe,...
Provided by Microsoft Press
-
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
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Windows XP Security Lunch And Learn Collection
Jul 2007
You can use this collection of TechRepublic Lunch And Learns to get users up to speed quickly on what they can do to help keep their Windows XP PCs secure. This download contains the following 5...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Apply the D.I.C.E. framework to determine your best anti-virus solution
Jul 2007
If you use PCs for work, then you must deal with the constant threat of viruses. Not only can they take an individual computer down, but they can also wreck havoc on your network. You must have...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
-
Downloads
Investigate the first PC-to-Windows-handheld, cross-infector malware
Sep 2007
In recent years, "airborne" mobile viruses have been increasing in complexity at a rapid pace. There have already been blended Trojan and virus threats that can spread through smartphones using...
Provided by informIT
-
Downloads
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
-
Downloads
Norton AntiVirus 2008:The Right Tool for the Job?
Jan 2008
Windows computers require protection from viruses, spyware programs, and rootkits -- and that means you need software that can monitor a system for infections, continually update itself, and...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
How to secure your Windows computer and protect your privacy with free software
Oct 2008
This guide from Howard Fosdick explains many of the threats to your security and privacy you may encounter when you use Microsoft Windows. It describes these concerns in simple, non-technical...
Provided by Howard Fosdick
-
Downloads
Virus Prevention Checklist
Oct 2008
Retrieving data after a virus infestation can be costly to both companies and their staff. Some of the items listed here may seem like appropriate steps to IT managers and staff while appearing...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Norton AntiVirus 2009 with Antispyware gets the job done
Dec 2008
Windows users face an unprecedented and skyrocketing number of threats from a widening variety of sources. IT Consultant Erik Eckel reviews Norton AntiVirus 2009 With AntiSpyware as a potential...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
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
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Novell's continuing Linux march, Zotob, Mac OS X security
Aug 2005
In this installment of the TechProGuild Podcast, Commentator Michael Jackman covers Novell's continuing move to Linux, impacts from the Zotob and RBot worms, and security updates for Mac OS X, as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Setting up simple, affordable virus protection with AVG Anti-Virus Professional 7.5
Apr 2007
Viruses are an increasing threat. To combat them, you're not limited to antivirus solutions from companies like Symantec and McAfee. Here's how you can get inexpensive but effective virus...
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
The 10 faces of computer malware
Jul 2009
The complexity of today's IT environment makes it easy for computer malware to exist, even flourish. Being informed about what's out there is a good first step to avoid problems.This download is...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
E-mail virus attack checklist
Sep 2003
The next time your organization gets hit with an e-mail virus, don't panic. Stay calm and use this six-part checklist to follow the steps needed to identify the virus, remove it, and make notes...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro's E-mail Usage Policy
Jan 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal e-mail use at work is a leading cause of lost productivity. In addition, personal e-mail use can introduce viruses and Trojan programs that aid hackers'...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Virus Protection Policy
Aug 2008
Developing an effective virus protection policy is a crucial component of every network security plan. Without one, you're inviting disaster. But taking the time to develop one from scratch is an...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Pro Password Policy
Jun 2006
Organizations' greatest security vulnerabilities lie in the strength of their passwords. Simple or shared passwords are ineffective and aid hackers and others in their illicit attempts to access...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
SolutionSeries: Examining Network Access Control
Dec 2007
As workers become more flexible in their work hours and locations, they want to be able to access network resources whenever and from wherever they want. It's eThis download is available for free...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 more ways to detect computer malware
Oct 2009
TechRepublic members have spoken. Here are 10 anti-malware programs they find indispensable.This download includes both a PDF and a PowerPoint version of this 10 Things blog entry.
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
Printable reference: Registry backup and restore
Sep 2004
It's tough to look for help during a virus attack. That's why we've put together this printable reference that addresses how to back up and restore the registry. Print this reference and save it...
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TechRepublic Pro's Internet and E-mail Usage Policy
Jan 2006
Numerous studies indicate that personal Internet use at work is the leading cause of lost productivity in the workplace. In addition, personal use of the Internet and electronic mail (e-mail) can...
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Computer Viruses: How to Avoid Infection
Mar 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to instruct end users about how viruses work and the best way to keep from getting infected by one, even if you don't consider yourself...
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IT department report card
Apr 2005
Keeping your IT department running smoothly means staying on top of each critical area of the operation--from change management to virus protection to licensing issues. This tool will help you...
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10 things you should look for in a desktop firewall
Nov 2006
These days, a personal firewall is a key part of the desktop security equation. IT pro Rick Vanover suggests a number of factors to keep in mind as you evaluate various desktop firewall products....
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How do I... Secure Microsoft Windows XP Professional?
Jul 2007
Many organizations, both large and small, are opting to keep with the tried and true Microsoft Windows XP Professional they have been using for the past several years. However, securing Microsoft...
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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.
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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...
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Hack your way to system security: Internet penetration testing
May 2006
Professional consultants hired to perform penetration testing need a well-defined methodology to systematically check for known vulnerabilities and identify potential security holes in a limited...
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