Malware

There are ten things you can start doing today to boost your malware protection and take things to the next level. This paper provides insights and tips regarding malware and how to protect your networks from it. There are ten things you can start doing today to boost your malware protection and take things to the next level. Make malware protection less of a commodity and more of a top priority. Determine what there is to lose, understand your risks and your business needs and document your...

publicized and very obvious events to the user, modern malware is usually designed to be much more subtle in its behaviors. Spyware, or its more correct term malware, is an ever-evolving beast of software development that today ties heavily into the desire for financial gain. Malware developers are no longer disgruntled kids writing scripts from the computer in their grandmother’s basement. Today, malware is big business, and with big business comes software sophistication. This...

com and Sunbelt Software defines the malware problem, discusses the enhancements and gaps in Windows Vista and offers some suggestions of how to remove malware from windows systems. Malware is evolving. Even with the advent of Windows Vista and Microsoft's promise of enhanced security, the forecast is that malware will still be a significant factor that every organization must address. This eguide from SearchWindowsSecurity.com is made up of a compilation of...

integrated product. Discover a clean, fast, and powerful anti-malware solution. Is your network protected against blended malware threats? Cybercriminals are using combinations of spambots, worms, Trojans, rootkits, and social engineering to infect your users’ machines. Spyware and viruses have morphed into malware. Protecting your organization against today's increasingly complex and blended threats continues to be a never-ending headache for IT. These threats often cause machine...

Check out this podcast and learn about current trends in malware attacks and get tips for how your company can successfully overcome these threats. One webpage is infected every five seconds with malware, which is an increase of three times since 2007. These websites are targeted to become the unwitting hosts for invisible malware downloads that can affect hundreds of users. Listen to this podcast and learn more about protecting your company from malware, including: • Integrating...

of the Windows operating system and curb the impact of malware. Malware refers to any software that secretly infiltrates and damages a computer system without the informed consent of the owner. Despite the use of anti-virus and anti-spyware software, malware can still affect even careful users. One of the stated goals of the Microsoft Windows Vista release is to greatly improve the overall security of the Windows operating system and curb the impact of malware. To this end, Microsoft...

Malicious software, or malware, is a dynamic form of threat. This webcast explores the evolution of malware, and more importantly, how to recognize it and prevent it. Malicious software, or malware, is a dynamic form of threat. The techniques used to destroy data, disrupt services and steal information have evolved to adapt to security practices and countermeasures. Today's viruses are more complex and knowing how to react is more important than ever. This...

antivirus and antispyware technology to deal with today's malware in the most comprehensive, highly efficient manner. As part of its ongoing efforts to address the rapidly evolving malware landscape facing enterprises, Sunbelt Software introduces VIPRE Enterprise--a completely new solution that combines antivirus, antispyware, anti-rootkit and other technologies into a seamless, tightly-integrated product. In this podcast, take a first look at VIPRE Enterprise and learn how...

antivirus and antispyware technology to deal with today's malware in the most comprehensive, highly efficient manner. As part of its ongoing efforts to address the rapidly evolving malware landscape facing enterprises, Sunbelt Software introduces VIPRE Enterprise™ -a completely new solution that combines antivirus, antispyware, anti-rootkit and other technologies into a seamless, tightly-integrated product. In this podcast, take a first look at VIPRE Enterprise and learn how...

Read this whitepaper for information on the growth of malware attacks and broadband penetration, online gaming and its risks, and much more about the globalization of threats and malware. McAfee® Avert® Labs is proud to release the third edition of their security journal, Sage. In this edition, some senior researchers share their thoughts on the globalization of threats and malware. Read this whitepaper for articles on: ▪ How the growth in broadband penetration has led to an increase...

A new breed of integrated technology takes Web-based malware off the menu. Today, though, malware outbreaks are rare and productivity is up. Two years ago, Roundtable began using ScanSafe managed services to control employees' Internet access and ward off spyware and viruses. The threat landscape has shifted in the past few years to Web-based malware, leading companies such as Roundtable to bolster their security with a newer breed of technology, Web security gateways. In much the...

Enterprise Solution is designed to minimize the risk of malware, including factors that restrict intruder access and options for identifying and further limiting the risk. Malicious software, or malware, can seriously compromise enterprise data and create IT headaches. This session focuses on the ways the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution is designed to minimize the risk of malware, including factors that restrict intruder access and options for identifying and further...

Check out this webcast and learn about the 5 key layers of malware defense that can provide multi-layered protection for your company. Today, one webpage is infected every 5 seconds and more than 90% of infected pages are legitimate sites. At the same time, employees are moving outside the corporate network and businesses can no longer rely on traditional network defenses to fight malware. Check out this webcast and find out why today's companies need multi-layered protection...

of Web 2.0 has created a fertile threat environment for malware writers and distributors to spread their wares and offers a solution. As dynamic rich media and user-generated content enhance the user experience on the Internet, the dangerous threats facing the enterprise network are becoming equally robust. The Web is the new threat vector of choice for hackers and cybercriminals to distribute malware and perpetrate identity theft, financial fraud and corporate espionage...

prevention. This podcast explores the evolution of malware, and more importantly, how to recognize it and prevent it. Security breaches are tough to avoid, no matter how secure the company. The problem isn't with security, it's with prevention. This podcast will provide top quality information on how to understand malware and the people involved behind its malicious acts...

This document describes the rapidly evolving malware landscape facing enterprises today, as well as the next-generation software that addresses today’s malware in the most comprehensive, highly efficient manner. This document describes the rapidly evolving malware landscape facing enterprises today, as well as the next-generation software that addresses today’s malware in the most comprehensive, highly efficient manner. It provides a first look at VIPRE Enterprise...

protect email systems and users from spam, viruses, malware, phishing attacks and other threats must be extremely effective. They must operate with virtually no downtime and they must be easy to manage. This white paper presents the results of a survey to organizations that are using five different email management systems including: Barracuda Spam Firewall, GFI MailEssentials, McAfee GroupShield for Microsoft Exchange, and Symantec Brightmail and Sunbelt Ninja Email...

against device and data loss, network compromise and mobile malware. All enterprises need to mitigate risk, exposure and expense related to mobile devices and the networks to which they connect. Incidents of mobile device theft, compromise or loss, malware attacks and network breaches are making headlines in growing numbers and show no signs of slowing down. Structured in four in-depth chapters, this E-Book will provide an objective perspective into the key defenses against device and...

and highlights how integrating this functionality into malware protection is the simplest and most cost-effective solution. The rapid emergence of Web 2.0 is beginning to redefine how individuals interact with the internet, and the related technologies pose a range of new threats. While there are a number of solutions available that help IT administrators to manage the problem, many require additional investment and, for many organizations, they can be expensive, unwieldy and...

a global leader in defending against all forms of malware according to independent lab tests, to get a much better handle on fighting tomorrow’s malware efficiently and effectively. No, it’s not the same old Internet it was just a few short years ago. The threats are real, they are sophisticated and growing. The world online has changed and so, too, should the way you protect yourself...

organization's messaging experience like when spam and malware unexpectedly flood your email servers and bring server performance to a crawl? Even worse, what is your end-user e-mail experience like (or your customers' experience) when the messaging system experiences an outage and they can't send or receive email at all? If you are trying to protect and secure your emails and email infrastructure from viruses, spam, inappropriate inbound or outbound content, and business...

by breaking them into five major categories: classic malware protections to prevent system infections, enforceable access controls, encryption, filtering for data sensitive data types being sent out of the organization, and education. In addition to traditional malware defenses, encryption and access controls play a huge role in protecting sensitive data from insiders no matter where the data rests or how it being acted upon. Equally important is the ability to filter, log, and...

solution is to protect its network, systems and data from malware. It is tempting, therefore, to base an assessment of potential solutions largely on malware detection rates. In reality, however, detection tests – no matter how thorough – provide only a snapshot of a security vendor’s ability to provide ongoing manageable protection. There are several other equally important criteria that should be taken into account. This paper highlights the pitfalls of simply looking at virus...

tool, but is your organization protected from malware/viruses, reduced productivity and accidental transfer of sensitive documents? Read this paper to learn how to mitigate these risks. Instant messaging (IM) is quickly becoming the tool of choice for communicating across the enterprise. It's now quick and easy to speak to a remote employee, customer or vendor without resorting to e-mail. However, IM does come with risks: ▪ Not enough oversight when communicating over public...

2008 proved that malware is more than just a Microsoft problem. This seems likely to continue in 2009, with the increasing popularity of mobile devices. It remains paramount that organizations defend themselves at all levels of their business. 2008 proved that malware is more than just a Microsoft problem. Although the sheer number of Windows threats far outweighs attacks against any other platform, cybercriminals are turning their...