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U.S. military compromised by removable media malware: Five ways to avoid the same fate
August 27, 2010 11:08am PDT
Defense Secretary Lynn has been discussing a 2008 compromise of U.S. military network security by a foreign intelligence agency. The DOD is taking measures to protect itself. You should do the same.
29 Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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Blog Post
Invincea Browser Protection: Using the power of virtualization to combat malware
August 24, 2010 6:29am PDT
Invincea is a small Virginia company that may have found a solution that protects computers from web-borne threats, and it's transparent to the user. That's a win-win situation.
97 Latest comment by JCitizen
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White Papers
CPMC: An Efficient Proximity Malware Coping Scheme in Smartphone-Based Mobile Networks
August 11, 2010 12:00am PDT
Smartphones are envisioned to provide promising applications and services. At the same time, smartphones are also increasingly becoming the target of malware. Many emerging malware can utilize the...
Provided by: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
A static, packer-agnostic Filter to detect similar malware samples
August 11, 2010 12:00am PDT
The steadily increasing number of malware variants is becoming a significant problem, clogging the input queues of automated analysis tools and polluting malware repositories. The generation of...
Provided by: UC Regents
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Comic hero/slacker Scott Pilgrim comes to the silver screen
August 10, 2010 1:30pm PDT
Bryan Lee O'Malley's acclaimed comic series Scott Pilgrim has been adapted for film. TechRepublic member Jerry Taylor gives you an idea of the level of sheer joyful insanity in the comic.
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Top 10 sites to debunk Internet hoaxes
August 6, 2010 3:06pm PDT
When your users turn into Chicken Little over the latest hoax, scam, rumor, or urban legend, point them to the sites on this list to ease their minds (and preempt a rash of chain mail).
30 Latest comment by HAL 9000
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Knowledgeable humans are still the best spam filters
July 26, 2010 9:00am PDT
Spammers and phishers spoof the addresses, subject lines, and contents of legitimate emails from popular services. A simple rule of thumb can help spot the fakes.
26 Latest comment by apotheon
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Blog Post
Network admins must beware of Stuxnet: A SCADA System worm
July 20, 2010 12:42pm PDT
Learn why Mark Underwood looks at Stuxnet as a new kind of threat that network admins should not simply classify with the regular barrage of security advisories. Find out more about this worm and...
23 Latest comment by Doug Vitale
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Edison's Conquest of Mars: A Victorian Era steampunk space opera
July 17, 2010 12:09am PDT
The 1898 novel Edison's Conquest of Mars, the unauthorized sequel to The War of the Worlds, lays the foundation for many modern science-fiction films and books.
4 Latest comment by seanferd
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Take a look at the Ubuntu-based malware analysis toolkit REMnux
July 16, 2010 11:41am PDT
A new malware analysis toolkit is available in a stripped-down Ubuntu distribution that you can run as a VMware virtual appliance. Check out the details here and where to get it.
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White Papers
Amun: Automatic Capturing of Malicious Software
July 15, 2010 12:00am PDT
This paper describes the low-interaction server honeypot Amun. Through the use of emulated vulnerabilities Amun aims at capturing malware in an automated fashion. The use of the scripting language...
Provided by: University of Mannheim
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Five tips for removing viruses and spyware from client machines
July 9, 2010 8:12am PDT
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.
87 Latest comment by xc7c6e3
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Learn about the psychology that phishers use to try and fool us
July 6, 2010 5:58am PDT
Ever agree to do something and don't understand why? Perhaps, it's because someone is using the Six Weapons of Influence. Michael Kassner explains what these are and how they are being used by...
65 Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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Whitepapers
Malware Security Report: Protecting Your Business, Customers, and the Bottom Line.
June 23, 2010 12:00am PDT
Malware code is not easily detectable and may infect consumers' computers when they simply browse your web site. Protect your business and customers by understanding the threat from malware and...
Provided by: VeriSign
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Poll Results: When was the last time you had to deal with an actual computer virus?
June 21, 2010 12:14pm PDT
How did your peers answer this question: When was the last time you had to deal with an actual computer virus?
34 Latest comment by Rorke
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Rescue CDs: Tips for fighting malware
June 8, 2010 6:34am PDT
Using rescue CDs to ferret out malware is a great idea, in theory at least. Getting them to actually work is another story. Don't make the same mistakes I did.
220 Latest comment by computerA+noob
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Watch out for malware with those pretty Mac screensavers
June 2, 2010 1:06pm PDT
Watch out for dangerous malware bundled with some free Mac screensavers. Read more to get the details on the threat and what it does.
9 Latest comment by itachisxeyes
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White Papers
Node Behavior Based Fast Malware Detection for Enterprise Networks
June 1, 2010 12:00am PDT
Node behavior profiling is a promising tool in many aspects of network security, especially in malware detection. In this paper, based on node behavior profiles proposed in the literature, the...
Provided by: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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Blog Post
Five tips for desktop malware first responders
May 26, 2010 1:50pm PDT
The earlier you can take action against a malware infection, the easier it will be to deal with the effects.
4 Latest comment by jim@...
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Answering the crucial questions about application whitelisting
May 25, 2010 5:00am PDT
Application whitelisting is our chance to be proactive. That alone has to mean something. Let's look at how three companies leverage that into real-world protection.
63 Latest comment by Ocie3
