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On the Performance Evaluation of Encounter-Based Worm Interactions Based on Node Characteristics

September 14, 2007 12:00am PDT

An encounter-based network is a frequently-disconnected wireless ad-hoc network requiring nearby neighbors to store and forward data utilizing mobility and encounters over time. Using traditional...

Provided by: Association for Computing Machinery

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Skype worm on the loose

September 12, 2007 4:30am PDT

Skype worm on the loose article root How do you protect your PC from the Skype worm? Do you use Skype? If so, how are you protecting your system from this worm? Thanks, Sonya I hadn't even heard...

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Skype worm on the loose

September 11, 2007 10:50pm PDT

It appears that Skype users are currently under attack from a new worm that spreads via Skype's chat feature. The attack comes in the form of an instant message from either an existing contact or...

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Antiy Ghostbusters 5.2.4 (Windows)

September 10, 2007 12:00am PDT

Give real-time Anti-Spyware protection against more than 170,000 kinds of Spyware, Trojans, Keyloggers, Backdoors, Worms, Hacktools. Adopting original VCS technology (Virus Capture Scripter), can...

Provided by: Antiy Labs

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SolutionBase: Stop viruses on a Linux-based e-mail server with ClamAV

September 10, 2007 12:00am PDT

Linux is less susceptible to viruses than Windows-based servers and clients, but it isn't immune. You need to take the precautions necessary to prevent viruses from spreading. Clam AntiVirus is...

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Windows 2000 Security Patch: August Cumulative Patch for IIS q301625 (Windows)

September 5, 2007 12:00am PDT

Microsoft has released a cumulative patch for IIS 4.0 and 5.0. In addition to eliminating virtually all previously identified security vulnerabilities in IIS, it also eliminates several newly...

Provided by: Microsoft

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"Storm Worm" malware may mutate into the largest botnet of all time

September 4, 2007 6:35am PDT

"Storm Worm" malware may mutate into the largest botnet of all time article root Safeguarding your organization against malware How does your organization defend itself against malware...

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"Storm worm" malware may mutate into the largest botnet of all time

September 3, 2007 6:40am PDT

Last January, users were warned of malware that was spreading via e-mails that claimed to offer reports on killer storms in Europe. The Zhelatin gang, responsible for the Trojan, is applying every...

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Characterizing Spam Traffic and Spammers

September 1, 2007 12:00am PDT

There is a tremendous increase in spam traffic these days. Spam messages muddle up users inbox, consume network resources, and build up DDoS attacks, spread worms and viruses. The goal is to...

Provided by: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

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Solving Business Threats Caused by Improper Use of the Internet by Employees

September 1, 2007 12:00am PDT

Recently a number of prominent companies have fired their employees for improper use of the Internet. Survey data also confirms that employees misuse their workplace Internet access; by viewing...

Provided by: MessageLabs, now part of Symantec

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VMWARE? A can of worms?

August 30, 2007 7:45pm PDT

VMWARE? A can of worms? Hey guys, I am considering consolodating our small office server environment with VMWARE they have 4 big ol towers, and it just seems like it can be stream lines. Let me...

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SolutionBase: Take an inside look at Windows Defender in Vista

August 28, 2007 12:00am PDT

Even Vista is vulnerable to exploits that need patching. Windows Defender's spyware-busting features can help further protect systems from compromise. Scott Lowe provides a detailed look at the...

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Put Customers At Ease With A Strong Privacy Policy

August 24, 2007 12:00am PDT

Thanks to spammers, spyware purveyors and others who seek to pilfer personal information for identification theft purposes, privacy concerns are perhaps the biggest drawback to using the internet....

Provided by: Microsoft

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Demystifying Web 2.0: Opportunities, Threats, Defenses

August 24, 2007 12:00am PDT

Every new technology introduced into the enterprise brings with it new threats. Web 2.0 is no different, with threats including: Infection and downtime -- caused by viruses, worms, Trojans and...

Provided by: Clearswift

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Defending Against Next Generation Through Network/Endpoint Collaboration and Interaction

August 21, 2007 12:00am PDT

Over the past few years the authors have seen the use of Internet worms, i.e., malicious self-replicating programs, as a mechanism to rapidly invade and compromise large numbers of remote...

Provided by: Columbia University

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Defeating Script Injection Attacks With Browser-Enforced Embedded Policies

August 12, 2007 12:00am PDT

Web sites that accept and display content such as wiki articles or comments typically filter the content to prevent injected script code from running in browsers that view the site. The diversity...

Provided by: Association for Computing Machinery

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Ten free security utilities you should already be using

August 10, 2007 7:48am PDT

Here's a list of ten free security tools you can and should be using to help protect, disinfect and manage your Windows computer.

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PhishBouncer: An HTTPS Proxy for Attribute-Based Prevention of Phishing Attacks

August 10, 2007 12:00am PDT

This paper describes an innovative approach toward defending against phishing attacks by using HTTPS proxying and attribute-based checks. After a short overview of phishing, the authors describe...

Provided by: BBN Technologies

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TC-Spy 1 (Windows)

August 10, 2007 12:00am PDT

TC spy will protect you by scanning your entire computer system against a database of thousands of known spyware and adware threats and then alert you to any infections found. It will also provide...

Provided by: Freei Communication

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SolutionBase: Creating a secure and reliable VoIP solution

August 1, 2007 12:00am PDT

VoIP is the new kid on the telecommuncations block. As such, there are things you need to be aware of in order to create a secure and reliable solution. Deb Shinder points the way.

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