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TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft IT Defends Against Spam, Viruses, and E-Mail Attacks (Level 300)

whitepaper The presenter then explains how Microsoft IT cleans the remaining messages by removing threats posed by viruses, worms, and common malware distribution vectors such as file attachments. This webcast shows how Microsoft IT manages the large...

Tags: network security

[11 Apr 2008]

CIO Jury: Viruses still a major security threat

News Computer viruses still pose a major threat to corporate networks despite the lack of a major outbreak for two years, according to leading UK IT chiefs. But three-quarters of silicon.com's 12-strong CIO Jury IT user panel said viruses are still a...

Tags: cio jury

[25 Jan 2007]

Viruses Hiding in RTF Files

whitepaper There have been reports in the media, with press releases from several major players in the Anti-Virus field, concerning the potential for problems in detecting viruses in files with the RTF extension.

Tags: anti-virus, anti, files, viruses

[24 Feb 2004]

Protecting Enterprise Messaging Systems from Spam, Viruses, and Other Threats

whitepaper Businesses are being inundated with spam and viruses, resulting in significant resource drain and productivity loss. A distributed architecture is more reliable than a premise-based solution, better safeguards businesses from email attacks, and...

Tags: anti-virus

[24 Feb 2004]

<strong>Viruses</strong> and spam won't halt IM use

Viruses and spam won't halt IM use

News Despite a growing number of IM-borne menaces such as viruses and unsolicited messages, businesses must not be put off rolling out the technology across the organisation, because the pros far outweigh the cons, says an IM gateway provider.

Tags: virus, email, spam, spim

[17 Nov 2004]

Viruses in France: the French Connection II

whitepaper This paper will first analyze those studies in order to show the evolution of viruses in France.First, I would like to give you an overview of the increase in computer viruses in The total number of viruses that have been written in France is about...

Tags: anti-hacking, evolution, france, viruses

[24 Feb 2004]

Spyware vs. Viruses: A Comparison of Today's Top Computer-Based Threats

whitepaper Spyware and viruses have become part of our everyday existence -- a harsh reminder that along with the overwhelming positive aspects of the digital age also come threats that prey on that progress. This paper offers a comparative review of these...

Tags: spam - e-mail fraud - phishing, threats, aspects, progress

[23 May 2006]

Viruses, Adware and Spyware: Oh No! - The Differences Between These Computer Foes

whitepaper There are computer viruses that must piggyback on top of another program to get into the system. Worms are very similar to viruses and in the same category as far as anti-virus programs are concerned.

Tags: anti-virus, viruses, anti, address

[09 Jun 2006]

Central Command Releases Its Dirty Dozen - Top 12 - Viruses For January 2002

whitepaper Central Command, a leading provider of PC anti-virus software and computer security services, and its partners today released its monthly listing of the top twelve viruses reported for January 2002. The report, coined the "Dirty Dozen".

Tags: command, viruses, anti, pc

[14 Aug 2003]

<strong>Viruses</strong> kept inside DERA servers

Viruses kept inside DERA servers

News Catchily named ::Mail, the program aims to control the spread of email viruses like Melissa and the Love Bug, which have travelled rapidly around the world through email programmes. The viruses work by sending copies of themselves to all the names...

[24 Apr 2001]

IBM Security Solutions: Protecting Your Business From Spam, Viruses and Spyware

whitepaper It needed to eradicate viruses and minimize the amount of spam being received. As a result of the e-mail security services, no viruses could penetrate the network through e-mail. A manufacturing company found that each of its 100 employees was...

Tags: security applications, spam, mail, mail security

[20 Jun 2007]

Trends of Spyware, Viruses and Exploits

whitepaper This paper surveys spyware, viruses and exploits, collectively called malware. This portion of the paper addresses the objectives of spyware, viruses and exploits. The first section discusses the objectives of malware.

Tags: objectives, malware, addresses, spyware

[14 Apr 2006]

Viruses and Antiviral Software

whitepaper Computer viruses are one of the most common threats in networks today. Compaq, as part of its activeAnswers solutions, will be providing more specific information on the planning, deployment, and operation of systems devoted to combating viruses.

Tags: anti-virus, viruses, antivirus, threats

[24 Feb 2004]

<strong>Viruses</strong> and DoS attacks hitting half of businesses: DTI

Viruses and DoS attacks hitting half of businesses: DTI

News According to the survey, 93 per cent of smaller companies and 99 per cent of large companies use antivirus software, which means around one in 14 small companies and one in 100 large firms have no specialist protection against viruses.

[02 Mar 2004]

Viruses: Who Writes This Stuff?

whitepaper This meant that most of the kids who were writing viruses would age out, or stop, and that peer pressure from these ex-virus writers could have a positive influence on those who were contemplating this new hobby.

Tags: anti-virus, age, pressure, virus

[24 Feb 2004]

Messaging Hygiene at Microsoft: How Microsoft IT Defends Against Spam, Viruses, and E-mail Attacks

whitepaper The prevalence of spam, phishing and malicious code (including viruses, worms, Trojan horses, macros, scripts, and unauthorized ActiveX controls) continues to be a growing concern for anyone who connects to the Internet or uses e-mail.

Tags: spam - e-mail fraud - phishing, spam, attacks, threats

[02 Jun 2006]

Skalar, Inc. Replaces Symantec With Trend Micro~s Worry-Free Solutions for SMB to Combat Viruses and Spyware

whitepaper With Trend Micro's automatic threat blocking and updates, easy-to manage Web-based dashboard and effortless administration, the company is protected from viruses and spyware. Established in 1965, Skalar is an instrument manufacturer that produces a...

Tags: network security, micro, trend micro, manufacturer

[03 Aug 2006]

Several Common Ways That Viruses Spread

whitepaper In addition to the common methods of spreading through email attachments, boot infections and program infectors, there are other ways by which viruses spread to the computer. Infection from Networks and Other sources of viruses have been found to...

Tags: anti-virus, viruses, disk, methods

[14 Jun 2006]

U.S. Army Project Office Relies on Novell Solutions for a High Level of Security and Protection Against Viruses and Hackers

whitepaper UH PMO began looking for a reliable e-mail solution that would provide secure remote access, as well as protection against viruses and hackers. The Utility Helicopters Project Management Office (UH PMO) procures and sustains helicopters for the...

Tags: pmo, helicopters, united states army, hackers

[26 Apr 2006]

Cheat Sheet: Computer <strong>viruses</strong>

Cheat Sheet: Computer viruses

Cheat Sheet It's also possible for HTML documents containing JavaScript or other types of code to spread viruses. Viruses are software programs and they can do the same things as any other programs. What kind of files spread viruses?

[26 Mar 2002]

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