viruses and spread
The Impact of Network Topology on the Spread of Anti-Virus Countermeasures
White Paper It simulates the spread of countermeasures based on the idea that computer viruses and countermeasures spread through two separate complex networks - the virus-spreading network and the countermeasure-spreading network. [24 Apr 2008]
The Extraordinary Failure of Anti-Virus Technology
White Paper Because viruses spread, hackers find it easier to compromise business computers, identity theft is better enabled and computer fraud is easier to perpetrate. Virus-infected computers become an exploitable resource for hackers, who assemble and... [11 Apr 2008]
SmartSiren: Virus Detection and Alert for Smartphones
White Paper In fact, hundreds of smartphone viruses have emerged, which can quickly spread through various means such as SMS/MMS, Bluetooth and traditional IP-based applications. In order to detect viruses, SmartSiren collects the communication activity... [11 Apr 2008]
Choosing Antivirus Software
White Paper 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. Anti-virus software is designed to detect and remove computer viruses. [10 Apr 2008]
Fighting the Battle Against Zero-Day Virus Threats
White Paper New, rapidly deploying threats that spread around the world in just minutes mean that simply deploying a signature-based solution is no longer good enough. Attacks from viruses and other malicious code can have serious consequences for your business. [10 Apr 2008]
Software Modeling for Open Distributed Network Monitoring Systems
White Paper This need is amplified by the spread of faster and more devastating computer viruses. As computer networks grow in size, both physically and geographically, more scalable solutions to network administration are becoming necessary. [04 Mar 2008]
Microsoft Outlook: Security Features and Vulnerabilities
White Paper It examines the structure of the address book, and the method in which most viruses spread. The "Love Bug" and the "Melissa" viruses were mainly perpetuated using Outlook. This paper discusses the security features and vulnerabilities of Microsoft... [19 Feb 2008]
Repartee for Windows E-mail Integration
White Paper It examines the structure of the address book, and the method in which most viruses spread. The "Love Bug" and the "Melissa" viruses were mainly perpetuated using Outlook. This paper discusses the security features and vulnerabilities of Microsoft... [19 Feb 2008]
Ferris Research: Stop Virus Attacks at Time Zero
White Paper Before a signature is available, viruses can spread like wildfire and cause unlimited damage. Stop viruses when they first appear Protect against previously seen viruses Join Richi Jennings of Ferris Research, Curtis Tirrel of Avinti, and Sushant... [12 Dec 2007]
Knoppix Hacks: Scan for Viruses
White Paper When the worst happens, one must make sure that the virus doesn't spread to other computers on the network or damage the files. Viruses and worms are a common problem in the computing world today. It seems every other day a new virus or worm comes... [17 Oct 2007]
Mobile malware threat 'not high'
News In June 2004, F-Secure released details of a piece of mobile phone malware that used Bluetooth to try to spread to other Symbian series 60-based mobiles - which is believed to be the first case of a self-replicating mobile phone virus. [27 Sep 2007]
Blended Threats - How to Combat Them
White Paper Blended threats present the most serious risk yet to corporate systems because of their ability to spread rapidly, infect machines by a number of methods, and deliver damaging payloads. This paper describes blended threats, how they work compared... [23 Jul 2007]
The Effect of Network Topology on the Spread of Epidemics
White Paper Prominent examples include the spread of worms and email viruses, and, more generally, faults. Many network phenomena are well modeled as spreads of epidemics through a network. Many types of information dissemination can also be modeled as spreads... [24 May 2007]
Trend Micro ServerProtect 1.1 Linux Edition: Protecting Files Where They Reside
White Paper Without virus protection at the server level, Windows viruses can quickly spread across the network through shared files. In addition, viruses that specifically attack the Linux platform have increased in frequency and severity. [18 May 2007]
Worst week for viruses in a year?
News Postini said two variations of the Storm Worm virus, which originally spread across the internet in January, have quickly driven global virus levels 60 times higher than their daily average. Email users should be on alert for messages with "love... [16 Apr 2007]
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