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Flame malware targets Microsoft Update system: Patch now

June 4, 2012 10:59am PDT

Microsoft released a security alert and patch due to the disturbing news that the hugely complex Flame malware has spoofed MS-signed certificates, potentially making Microsoft Update a malware...

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Whitepapers

Uncover cybersecurity threats and risk with advanced visualisation

May 11, 2012 12:00am PDT

ArcSight Interactive Discovery gives you an unprecedented understanding of cyberthreats through powerful visual analytics, allowing you to discover hidden risks and easily communicate findings.

Provided by: HP

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Preparing for the DNSChanger Internet outage

May 8, 2012 6:42am PDT

Alfonso Barreiro tells all you need to know to clean up the DNSChanger malware that has affected millions of users. Make sure your organization is prepared for the July 9, 2012 deadline that the...

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Virus and malware protection for the Mac

May 3, 2012 7:00am PDT

Wil Limoges suggests some security apps for the Mac when you, or the users in your environment, need an extra layer of protection against malware.

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Research

Internet Security Threat Report 2012

May 1, 2012 12:00am PDT

Spam, phishing and malware data is captured through a variety of sources, including the Symantec Probe Network, a system of more than 5 million decoy accounts and more. Over 8 billion email...

Provided by: Symantec (formerly VeriSign)

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Email security: A comparison of the major players

May 1, 2012 12:00am PDT

Email is an essential communications and collaboration tool for all organisations and email messages contain a great deal of sensitive and often confidential information that is among the most...

Provided by: Mimecast

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Securing email in the cloud

May 1, 2012 12:00am PDT

Security is more than keeping unauthorised users out of your network and viruses off your desktops. Security means ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of business information....

Provided by: Mimecast

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Why content filters can't eradicate spam

May 1, 2012 12:00am PDT

Spam means different things to different people. Some people define any unwanted or unsolicited email as spam, while others consider all bulk emails to be spam. This range of perceptions, coupled...

Provided by: Mimecast

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Reducing the risk of contracting malware on Macs

April 25, 2012 11:20am PDT

Wil Limoges offers best practices for Mac users to reduce their exposure to malware like the Flashback trojan that has been taking its toll on the unwary.

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The New Phishing Threat: Phishing Attacks

April 25, 2012 12:00am PDT

Learn about the Latest Email Security Threats. Phishing The threat of email borne attacks is greater than ever with malware volumes increasing drastically. One of the most common, and difficult...

Provided by: Proofpoint

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Learn Why Proofpoint is the Email Security Solution of Choice

April 25, 2012 12:00am PDT

Join the many Google Postini customers who have seamlessly migrated to Proofpoint's best-in-class email security solutions. Looking for alternatives to Google's Message Security (aka Postini)...

Provided by: Proofpoint

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Malware threat landscape 2012: How to defend your business

April 25, 2012 12:00am PDT

Every time you or one of your employees connects to the Internet, your organisation is at risk of infection by malware. Some methods of connection are safer than others, but the main vectors of a...

Provided by: Symantec

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2012 Sophos security report: The threat landscape

April 24, 2012 7:29am PDT

Patrick Lambert breaks down the threat types that the Sophos 2012 security report identified in their annual survey. What's still around and what threats are on the rise?

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Blog Post

[Update] Apple preparing tool to detect and remove Flashback malware

April 12, 2012 2:05pm PDT

Apple is on the offensive against the Flashback botnet that struck last week. Here's what the counter-attack looks like.

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2012 web security report

March 23, 2012 12:00am PDT

In 2011, malnets (malware networks) emerged as the next evolution in the threat landscape. These infrastructures last beyond any one attack, allowing cybercriminals to quickly adapt to new...

Provided by: Blue Coat Systems

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U.S. State Department switches to Chrome browser: Is it secure enough for you?

March 15, 2012 11:03am PDT

Ian Hardenburgh looks at how Google has shored up security for its Chrome browser. What sets it apart from other browsers?

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Downloads

Malware Protection Policy

March 5, 2012 12:00am PST

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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BYOD? Forget about it!

March 2, 2012 4:38am PST

Scott Lowe highlights a few reasons why organizations might want to put the kabosh on BYOD initiatives, particularly when it comes to mobile devices.

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IT security strategies for mitigating web-based risks

March 1, 2012 6:00am PST

Dominic Vogel offers some tips on mitigating web-based threats. What works and what doesn't in the fight against malware?

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Video

In battling cyberattacks, public-private partnerships the best weapons?

February 29, 2012 5:57am PST

At the RSA conference in San Francisco, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter talks about the need for the public and private sector to work together in defending the civilian...