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Microsoft fixes bugs in Security Essentials and Forefront Endpoint Protection
Microsoft has issued a security update for its antimalware products including Security Essentials and Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010. News | 25 Feb 2011
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Symantec releases Endpoint Protection 12 and Small Business Edition
Symantec Corp. announced version 12 of its Endpoint Protection product, as well as an upgrade for the small business edition of the product. News | 15 Feb 2011
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SecTor 2010: Researchers demonstrate malware samples used in targeted attacks
Security researchers from Trustwave's Spiderlabs research team demonstrated malware,--including a Windows credential stealer--that uses automated processes to avoid detection and dupe forensics investigators. Article | 26 Oct 2010
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McAfee launches SaaS antimalware, Web filtering service
McAfee fully integrates its acquisition of MX Logic, rolling out a cloud-based antimalware Web filtering service aimed primarily at small- and mid-sized -businesses. Article | 29 Jun 2010
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Examining Conficker: When a worm becomes a botnet
Conficker may be backed by a well funded group or government intending to silently collect information. Though the hype has waned, Conficker could lead to a much larger threat. News | 04 Jun 2009
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Stolen FTP credentials likely in latest website attacks
The latest website attack techniques use stolen user credentials instead of website vulnerabilities to crack websites and spread malware. News | 04 Jun 2009
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Sophos integrates encryption into endpoint security
Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection is the first software to integrate encryption from its acquisition of Utimaco in 2008. News | 03 Jun 2009
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PDF document security: A look inside Google Chrome PDF viewer
You don't have to rely on Adobe's Acrobat Reader as your only PDF viewer; Google Chrome provides a secure PDF viewer that cuts down on your chances of falling victim to a PDF exploit. Tip
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Social engineering attack: How to remove rogue security software
Social engineering attacks trick users into installing rogue security software. Users need to be educated to avoid falling prey, and IT needs the tools to remove the fake security software. Tip
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SEO security: How to stop search engine optimization security attacks
When attackers can place malicious sites high in Google rankings, you may be at risk. Learn how to defend against SEO poisoning. Tip
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How to find a keylogger on your computers
If a hardware or software keylogger made it on to one of your organization's machines, it would be a security pro's worst nightmare. Learn how to detect and defend against the malware. Tip
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How to avoid attacks that exploit a Web browser vulnerability
Beyond patching, Tom Chmielarski explains what you'll need to do to avoid application exploits caused by Web browser vulnerabilities. Tip
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What can the Khobe technique do to Windows antivirus software?
Khobe is an evasion technique, not malware. Learn how to stop a compromise and make sure that antivirus isn't your only line of defense. Tip
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How to remove rootkits from your organization
Through their control of the underlying operating system, rootkits are often able to mask their presence from traditional antivirus software. What's a midsized business to do? Tip
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Windows rootkit detection tools and tactics
A reader asks Tom Chmielarski how to find and remove a rootkit on his Windows machine. Tip
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Whitelisting applications vs. other antimalware defenses
Tom Chmielarski once tracked a worm infection down to a lab system oscilloscope that was running Windows. See why it was the perfect candidate for application whitelisting. Tip
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Using HTTPS: How to encrypt and secure a website
Mike Chapple reviews how to secure a website with HTTPS encryption.Tip
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clean desk policy (CDP)
A clean desk policy (CDP) is a corporate directive that specifies how employees should leave their working space when they leave the office. Most CDPs require employees to clear their desks of all papers at the end of the day. Word
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managed security services (MSS)
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risk analysis
Risk analysis is the process of defining and analyzing the dangers to individuals, businesses, and government agencies posed by potential natural and human-caused adverse events... (Continued) Word
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unified threat management (UTM)
Unified threat management (UTM) refers to a comprehensive security product that includes protection against multiple threats. A UTM product typically includes a firewall, antivirus software, content filtering and a spam filter in a single, integrated... Word
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vulnerability analysis (vulnerability assessment)
Vulnerability analysis, also known as vulnerability assessment, is a process that defines, identifies, and classifies the security holes (vulnerabilities) in a computer, network, or communications infrastructure... (Continued) Word
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endpoint security
Endpoint security is an approach to network protection that requires each computing device on a corporate network to comply with certain standards before network access is granted. Word
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keylogger (keystroke logger, key logger, or system monitor)
A keylogger, sometimes called a keystroke logger, key logger, or system monitor, is a hardware device or small program that monitors each keystroke a user types on a specific computer's keyboard. As a hardware device, a keylogger is a small battery-s... Word
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blended threat
A blended threat is an exploit that combines elements of multiple types of malware and perhaps takes multiple attack vectors to increase the severity of damage and the speed of contagion. Word
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spam filter
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network scanning
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Microsoft fixes bugs in Security Essentials and Forefront Endpoint Protection
Microsoft has issued a security update for its antimalware products including Security Essentials and Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010. News
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Symantec releases Endpoint Protection 12 and Small Business Edition
Symantec Corp. announced version 12 of its Endpoint Protection product, as well as an upgrade for the small business edition of the product. News
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PDF document security: A look inside Google Chrome PDF viewer
You don't have to rely on Adobe's Acrobat Reader as your only PDF viewer; Google Chrome provides a secure PDF viewer that cuts down on your chances of falling victim to a PDF exploit. Tip
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SecTor 2010: Researchers demonstrate malware samples used in targeted attacks
Security researchers from Trustwave's Spiderlabs research team demonstrated malware,--including a Windows credential stealer--that uses automated processes to avoid detection and dupe forensics investigators. Article
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Social engineering attack: How to remove rogue security software
Social engineering attacks trick users into installing rogue security software. Users need to be educated to avoid falling prey, and IT needs the tools to remove the fake security software. Tip
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SEO security: How to stop search engine optimization security attacks
When attackers can place malicious sites high in Google rankings, you may be at risk. Learn how to defend against SEO poisoning. Tip
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How to find a keylogger on your computers
If a hardware or software keylogger made it on to one of your organization's machines, it would be a security pro's worst nightmare. Learn how to detect and defend against the malware. Tip
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How to avoid attacks that exploit a Web browser vulnerability
Beyond patching, Tom Chmielarski explains what you'll need to do to avoid application exploits caused by Web browser vulnerabilities. Tip
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What can the Khobe technique do to Windows antivirus software?
Khobe is an evasion technique, not malware. Learn how to stop a compromise and make sure that antivirus isn't your only line of defense. Tip
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How to remove rootkits from your organization
Through their control of the underlying operating system, rootkits are often able to mask their presence from traditional antivirus software. What's a midsized business to do? Tip
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