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- Malware (for "malicious software") is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user. Thus, malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and also spyware, programming that gathers information about a computer user without permission.

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To explore how malware affects the enterprise, here is an additional resource:

Rootkit and malware detection and removal guide: This malware learning guide will provide several tips and tools on rootkit prevention, spyware and adware removal, antivirus tools, malware removal best practices and more.

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Building malware defenses: From rootkits to bootkits: In this tip, security expert Noah Schiffman reveals the unique threats posed by the bootkit, as well as the ways that security professionals can combat the malware.
Rootkit Hunter demo: Detect and remove Linux rootkits: Peter Giannoulis demonstrates how to install and use Rootkit Hunter, a free rootkit scanner for Linux and BSD distributions.
How to detect and prevent keylogger attacks: Learn five tactics for protecting your systems against keylogger attacks.
Port scan attack prevention best practices: What are some best practices for avoiding port scanning?
Ethical hacking tools and techniques: Port scanning: In this portion of a tip on network penetration testing and ethical hacking tools and techniques, consultants and VARs will learn about port scanning.
How to detect malicious insiders by monitoring antivirus log files: Antivirus logs can be a low-cost, low-effort approach for resource-strapped companies to look for threats posed by malicious insiders.
Start with centralized endpoint security management when buying suites: Single vendor centralized management of endpoint security suites is the primary consideration when choosing and buying an endpoint security suite
How to use Excel for security log data analysis: Microsoft Excel can be an inexpensive and effective option for firewall, antivirus and server log analysis.
Three ways to prioritize endpoint security over perimeter defenses: Midmarket organizations should prioritize endpoint security management over perimeter defenses.
How to configure email antivirus scanners to block only when necessary: Taking the shortcut of optimizing your email antivirus scanners to improve performance will eventually compromise your organization's security.

CONTRIBUTORS:	Debra Lee
LAST UPDATED:	11 Mar 2009

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More resources from around the web:

-	Chris Quirke's Safe Computing Primer discusses malware.
-	Ed Skoudis explores 'The pros and cons of outsourcing antivirus services.'
-	See Michael Cobb's tip for securing desktops as suites expand and perimeters shrink.
-	Lisa Phifer explains how to fight spyware with unified threat managment.

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	How to detect malicious insiders by monitoring antivirus log files Antivirus logs can be a low-cost, low-effort approach for resource-strapped companies to look for threats posed by malicious insiders.
	Start with centralized endpoint security management when buying suites Single vendor centralized management of endpoint security suites is the primary consideration when choosing and buying an endpoint security suite
	How to use Excel for security log data analysis Microsoft Excel can be an inexpensive and effective option for firewall, antivirus and server log analysis.

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