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RSS viruses virusAbout Helping Protect Files From Macro Viruses
White Paper To help protect against macro viruses, one should purchase and install specialized antivirus software. This paper helps the reader protect files from macro viruses. A macro virus is a type of computer virus that's stored in a macro within a file... [16 Apr 2008]
Macro Security Levels
White Paper Under all settings, if antivirus software that works with Microsoft Office 2003 is installed and the file contains macros, the file is scanned for known viruses before it is opened. Security Because macros can contain viruses, be careful about... [16 Apr 2008]
Using a Network Analyzer as a Security Tool: Analyzers Provide Strong Advantages in Fighting Virus and Hack Attacks
White Paper The usefulness of such a tool for day-to-day troubleshooting is obvious; less obvious (and therefore underutilized) is how essential an analyzer becomes when responding to security threats such as hacker intrusions, worms, and viruses. [12 Apr 2008]
The Extraordinary Failure of Anti-Virus Technology
White Paper Virus-infected computers become an exploitable resource for hackers, who assemble and control networks of thousands of "zombie" computers, which are used to mount "denial of service" attacks, distribute huge volumes of spam and distribute more... [11 Apr 2008]
SmartSiren: Virus Detection and Alert for Smartphones
White Paper However, the flexibility of running third-party softwares also leaves the smartphones open to malicious viruses. In fact, hundreds of smartphone viruses have emerged, which can quickly spread through various means such as SMS/MMS, Bluetooth and... [11 Apr 2008]
Towards More Effective Virus Detectors
White Paper Viruses (or malware) are a scourge, with potentially unlimited fraudulent uses. Smart viruses can hide, mutate and disable detection methods. Even if the user possesses the required skills, a smart virus that appropriately hooks onto the system can... [11 Apr 2008]
Choosing Antivirus Software
White Paper Anti-virus software is designed to detect and remove computer viruses. While most anti-virus software is capable of detecting and removing common viruses, it is often unused or not kept up to date; leading to the spread of viruses. [10 Apr 2008]
About PestPatrol Detection, Alarms, and False Alarms
White Paper One important category of such software is viruses, and protection for this problem is well covered by anti-virus software. It is that unwanted, non-virus software that PestPatrol specializes in. PestPatrol is like an antivirus program in that it... [10 Apr 2008]
Spyware - An Evolution in Process
White Paper Spyware is different than a virus file or spam, and as such, the methods and policies used to prevent viruses are not effective against spyware, even though the destructive effects to a computer may be similar. [10 Apr 2008]
Fighting the Battle Against Zero-Day Virus Threats
White Paper Attacks from viruses and other malicious code can have serious consequences for your business. Traditional anti-virus programs rely on signatures created by the anti-virus vendor, but this process takes time. [10 Apr 2008]
Secure Messaging: A Holistic View of Spam, Virus, and Content Filtering
White Paper Spam, viruses, worms, and other unwanted content are increasing in volume and complexity, as well as morphing into new threats. The threat environment of email is changing rapidly. The impact is being felt in increased cost and liability, and... [10 Apr 2008]
Advanced Email Security for Healthcare Organizations
White Paper More than ever--as the threat of spam and viruses continues to grow and scrutiny of patient privacy increases--healthcare organizations require comprehensive, easy-to-deploy solutions for messaging security. [07 Apr 2008]
"Virtually" Eliminate Spam and Viruses: Virtualization Comes to Messaging Security
White Paper This "virtual appliance" offers all of Proofpoint's anti-spam, anti-virus, secure messaging, data privacy and intellectual property leak prevention features in an easy-to-deploy package for VMware's virtualization products. [07 Apr 2008]
Keeping the Network Secure and Virus-Free by Deploying in Front of the Router Security Edge Platform
White Paper It also slashed the risk of viruses and worms. Students could not be relied upon to regularly patch their computers or to run current versions of anti-virus software, threatening the security of the university's network and MNSCU, its access to... [02 Apr 2008]
Photos: Viruses and Trojans come to life
Photo Alex Dragulescu created the images for six cyber security threats using code detected by MessageLabs, including viruses, phishing, spam, spyware and Trojans. This is the Storm virus which has formed one of the largest ever botnets with around two... [06 Mar 2008]
