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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...

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Recognizing covert methods of launching malware attacks

February 15, 2012 12:00am PST

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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IT Consultant Client Triage Decision Tree

September 23, 2011 12:00am PDT

Whether responding to downed email servers, failed VPNs, malware outbreaks, broken printers, dead terminal servers, or other critical issues, technology consultancies frequently resemble an...

Provided by: Erik Eckel

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Support Specialist's Toolkit

October 1, 2010 12:00am PDT

The Support Specialist's Toolkit includes all the tools a Support Specialist will need to do their job, such as ready-made forms like the Malware Removal checklist, the Microsoft Patch Tracker,...

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VIPRE® Antivirus + Antispyware Free Trial

January 1, 2010 12:00am PST

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

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10 ways to detect computer malware

August 25, 2009 12:00am PDT

In the ongoing war against malware threats, you need tools that will baseline your system, detect vulnerabilities, and remove existing malware. This download is also available as an entry in our...

Provided by: Michael Kassner

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The 10 faces of computer malware

July 17, 2009 12:00am PDT

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

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Malware response poster

July 9, 2009 12:00am PDT

Combating malware requires vigilance and a thorough, well-organized approach -- and this poster can help. It outlines preventive steps and required response actions. Post it throughout your IT...

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10 ways to avoid viruses and spyware

June 19, 2009 12:00am PDT

To have a fighting chance against today's rampant security threats, end users have to be informed and proactive. Here are some practical guidelines they can follow to minimize the risk of...

Provided by: Erik Eckel

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E-mail links and attachments: Help stop malware from spreading

June 16, 2009 12:00am PDT

Teach your users the basics about the prevention of malware with this handy PowerPoint presentation. Security blogger Michael Kassner presents common-sense tips on how to recognize potentially...

Provided by: Michael Kassner

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10 Faces of Computer Malware

May 13, 2009 12:00am PDT

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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10+ reasons why people write viruses

May 4, 2009 12:00am PDT

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 essential e-mail security measures

December 21, 2008 12:00am PST

E-mail security is about a lot more than just using a good password on your POP or IMAP server. Perhaps the most important part of e-mail security is ensuring you don't shoot yourself in the foot....

Provided by: Chad Perrin

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Virus Prevention Checklist

October 23, 2008 12:00am PDT

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...

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Virus Protection Policy

August 22, 2008 12:00am PDT

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...

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Quantify Your Insider Risk with Lumension Device Scanner

July 2, 2008 12:00am PDT

In today's borderless enterprise, your data is more at risk from insiders than ever before. With removable devices like USB sticks continuing to increase in storage capacity, it has never been...

Provided by: Lumension

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The TechRepublic Spyware Removal Checklist

January 20, 2008 12:00am PST

Regardless of size, everyone from small businesses to enterprise organizations must battle the associated Spyware risks that include key trackers, Web page redirectors, persistent pop-up...

Provided by: Erik Eckel

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Norton AntiVirus 2008:The Right Tool for the Job?

January 18, 2008 12:00am PST

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

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TechRepublic's Windows Vista Security Guide 1: Viruses, worms, and spyware

October 17, 2007 12:00am PDT

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...

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Investigate the first PC-to-Windows-handheld, cross-infector malware

September 20, 2007 12:00am PDT

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...

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