Computer Viruses, Worms and Malware

MUST READ Checklist: Five steps to assessing a customer's antivirus protection TIP - Follow these five steps to assess a customer's antivirus protection strategy. Top security book excerpts of 2007 TIP - These chapter downloads were the most popular with security service providers in 2007, covering firewalls, file extensions, botnets and more. SSCP Domain 7: Malicious code -- Blocking file extensions TIP - Blocking the file extensions outlined in this book excerpt will help protect customers' systems from malware. Use hosted email filtering for virus protection TIP - Running basic antivirus software may not be enough to protect your customers from email viruses. This tip explains the benefits of adding hosted filtering to your strategy. Polymorphic malware attacks and in-line scanning TIP - Polymorphic viruses are difficult to detect with traditional virus-scanning tools. Learn how to protect customers' networks from these mutations.

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	Symantec integrates antivirus, endpoint protection and data leak prevention SearchSecurityChannel.com | 13 Jun 2007 ARTICLE - Partners and analysts say two new products will bring new sales opportunities to the channel.

	Changing threats on the Internet -- Symantec's Threat Report SearchSecurityChannel.com | 19 Mar 2007 ARTICLE - Symantec just released a new Threat Report that covers Internet-based threats. Here are the key data points.

	Organized Internet crime puts pressure on security providers SearchSecurityChannel.com | 19 Mar 2007 ARTICLE - Internet threats are on the rise and so are the organized groups controlling them.

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	What is the future of antivirus or antimalware software? 09 Apr 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - Antivirus software has become antimalware software, and as such it has become more popular than ever. However, to address future threats it will have to evolve to encompass distributed and multi-tiered deployment from the ...

	Checklist: Five steps to assessing a customer's antivirus protection Submitted By: SearchSecurityChannel.com | 25 Jan 2008 TIP - Follow these five steps to assess a customer's antivirus protection strategy.

	Top security book excerpts of 2007 Submitted By: SearchSecurityChannel.com | 08 Jan 2008 TIP - These chapter downloads were the most popular with security service providers in 2007, covering firewalls, file extensions, botnets and more.

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	Botnets summary Addison-Wesley Publishing | 29 Oct 2007 BOOK EXCERPT - Read a broad overview of the botnets and virtual honeypots chapter excerpt.

	Defending against bots Addison-Wesley Publishing | 29 Oct 2007 BOOK EXCERPT - Learn how to defend your clients' systems against bots.

	Case studies Addison-Wesley Publishing | 29 Oct 2007 BOOK EXCERPT - Read these case studies involving virtual honeypots and botnets.

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Computer Viruses, Worms and Malware:  Spam and Antispam, Web Threats, Data Leak and Data Theft Protection, Hacking Tools and Techniques, Patch Management, Wireless Security Threats, Information Technology Vulnerability Management