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White Papers
Detecting Environment-Sensitive Malware
June 16, 2011 12:00am PDT
The execution of malware in an instrumented sandbox is a widespread approach for the analysis of malicious code, largely because it sidesteps the difficulties involved in the static analysis of...
Provided by: Vienna University of Technology
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White Papers
Measuring Pay-Per-Install: The Commoditization of Malware Distribution
June 8, 2011 12:00am PDT
Recent years have seen extensive diversification of the "Underground economy" associated with malware and the subversion of Internet-connected systems. This trend towards specialization has...
Provided by: UC Regents
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White Papers
BOTMAGNIFIER: Locating Spambots on the Internet
June 8, 2011 12:00am PDT
Unsolicited bulk email (spam) is used by cyber-criminals to lure users into scams and to spread malware infections. Most of these unwanted messages are sent by spam botnets, which are networks of...
Provided by: UC Regents
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Blog Post
Intego Virus Barrier aims to add extra protection for Mac users
June 1, 2011 8:53am PDT
With renewed talk of malware aimed at Macs, Derek Schauland takes a look at an antivirus solution for those who think they or their users need extra protection from malware and other threats.
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Case Studies
Addressing Malware Attacks With a Single Click
May 16, 2011 12:00am PDT
AMS Baeshen is a major player in the Saudi Arabian food and drink market. They had a consistent problem with vicious malware attacks, especially from branch offices. This resulted in downtime and...
Provided by: WatchGuard Technologies
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Webcasts
Detecting Advanced Threats With New Risk Score Correlation and SIEM
May 4, 2011 12:00am PDT
In this webcast, the presenters say sophisticated malware and determined insiders present dual challenges for IT security teams. Insiders understand internal policies and operate "Within the...
Provided by: NitroSecurity
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Blog Post
Forged memory fools antimalware: A new development in rootkits
May 2, 2011 7:54am PDT
Malware developers are deploying a new stealth technology. Michael Kassner interviews an expert who explains how some rootkits forge memory to outwit antimalware programs.
90 Latest comment by santeewelding
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White Papers
GQ: Practical Containment for Measuring Modern Malware Systems
May 1, 2011 12:00am PDT
Measurement and analysis of modern malware systems such as botnets relies crucially on execution of specimens in a setting that enables them to communicate with other systems across the Internet....
Provided by: UC Regents
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Blog Post
Are antivirus applications necessary on the Android mobile platform?
April 29, 2011 1:35pm PDT
To install antivirus applications or not to install antivirus apps is a conundrum that confounds some Android mobile users. Jack Wallen weighs in on this debate.
17 Latest comment by alexdavid
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Blog Post
Phishing attacks: Training tips to keep users vigilant
April 25, 2011 7:40am PDT
Organizations that take IT security very seriously still become victims to phishing attacks. How can we guard against social engineering? Here are a few tips from security experts.
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Blog Post
Guns, babes, and rootkits: A Windows guru writes a thriller
April 12, 2011 8:55am PDT
Microsoft's Mark Russinovich released his first novel, a thriller based on a zero-day attack. Mark Underwood reviews the novel and the security tech featured in it.
4 Latest comment by apotheon
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White Papers
NEther: In-Guest Detection of Out-of-The-Guest Malware Analyzers
April 10, 2011 12:00am PDT
Malware analysis can be an efficient way to combat malicious code, however, miscreants are constructing heavily armoured samples in order to stymie the observation of their artefacts. Security...
Provided by: Association for Computing Machinery
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Whitepapers
X-Force 2010 Mid-year report
April 8, 2011 12:00am PDT
Securing your systems, network and data is one of the most important tasks your IT team takes on. Read this report from IBM to get the latest information on threats facing IT systems today. The...
Provided by: IBM
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Blog Post
Troubleshooting MyWebSearch: Adware or malware?
April 7, 2011 12:07pm PDT
Mark Underwood discovered a stubborn problem with a user's computer that was preventing the Windows PC from accessing any search website. Adware or malware? Here's what his investigation found.
8 Latest comment by Lomax007
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Blog Post
New Google CEO Larry Page: Here are your top two priorities
April 4, 2011 3:20pm PDT
On Monday, Google officially changed horses as co-founder Larry Page took the reins as CEO. Here are the two top priorities that should be on Page's mind as he looks to reinvigorate Google.
37 Latest comment by Bonzaros
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Blog Post
Fuzzy hashing helps researchers spot morphing malware
April 4, 2011 7:08am PDT
Anti-malware applications are dependent on malicious software remaining the same, code-wise. So the bad guys just keep changing it. Michael Kassner looks at a possible defense: fuzzy hashing.
32 Latest comment by JCitizen
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Whitepapers
Messaging and Web Security Best Practices for 2011 and Beyond
March 28, 2011 12:00am PDT
In this white paper, Osterman Research discusses how the daily occurrence of malware within organizations has become decidedly worse over the past several years. The number of platforms from which...
Provided by: GFI Software
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Blog Post
10 ways to keep your messages out of spam filters
March 16, 2011 12:44pm PDT
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...
12 Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Blog Post
Google deletes malware-infected Android apps from users' phones
March 8, 2011 4:26pm PST
Google has remotely erased malware-infected applications from users' phones. Jack Wallen thinks this latest attack is a clear sign that Google needs to shore up the application submission process...
9 Latest comment by ereal_2000@...
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Blog Post
Brave new world: Asking hard questions about security, user rights, and trust
February 28, 2011 7:08am PST
Answers to technical questions should be cut and dried. Right? Michael Kassner throws out some challenging questions to gauge the opinions of TechRepublic members about security in an increasingly...
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