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The Weekly Round-Up: 30.09.09
Round-Up According to antivirus companies, there's been a spike in Halloween-themed viruses as malware merchants attempt a spot of trick or treating: offering their intended victims the treat of what appears to be a Halloween... [30 Oct 2009]
A better backup to get you back up, fast
White Paper Hardware failure, viruses and user errors can strike any time. Maintaining regular backups of data is crucial for recovery after such a disaster. But manual processes such as tape backups can be time-consuming. [21 Oct 2009]
MagicNET: The Human Immune System and Network Security System
White Paper The paper studied human immune system, which survives under dynamic changing conditions and provides protection against biological viruses and bacteria. It functions in proactive and also reactive manner and has ability... [05 Oct 2009]
Who's afraid of malware? Four in 10 have never had a virus
News Malware may be on the rise, but it seems some now consider viruses only a minor danger to corporate security. Another recent poll by silicon.com found that 62 per cent of techies consider malicious or incompetent staff... [05 Oct 2009]
Security for Windows Mobile Messaging in the Enterprise
White Paper Employees can inadvertently put their businesses at risk by connecting to mission-critical systems over mobile networks and applications and unintentionally transmitting viruses or corrupt data. One of the most difficult... [04 Oct 2009]
Misplaced Trust - RFID Tags as Malware Carriers
White Paper In this paper, the author looks at a non-convenient security issue; that of RFID malware, in particular RFID viruses. Next to the general principle, the author will also explain defensive measures against... [02 Oct 2009]
Editorial Preface: Special Issue on Intrusion and Malware Detection
White Paper These include viruses, spam, phishing, spyware, botnets, and other Web attacks. Welcome to the special issue of Intrusion and Malware detection. Detection of Intrusions and Malware remains a serious problem in the realm... [02 Oct 2009]
Network Security for Unified Communications Infrastructures
White Paper It is no secret that the internet is inundated with viruses, spam and malicious hackers seeking to exploit vulnerable infrastructures, so it is incumbent on companies to protect their customer information - as well as... [02 Oct 2009]
Understanding Anti-Malware Research and Response at Microsoft: An Introduction to the Malware Protection Center
White Paper Viruses, Trojans, and other malicious software, as well as spyware and potentially unwanted software, are a constant concern for IT professionals. The use of social engineering continues to rise as an attack method, and... [02 Oct 2009]
Security+: The Foundation for Solid Network and Information Security
White Paper New ways of hacking systems have resulted in viruses, spy ware, malware, e-mail bombs, worms, Trojans, spam--the list goes on! This whitepaper introduces the Security+ certification and the foundation for a career in... [01 Oct 2009]
Microsoft'll fix it for you: Automated 'fix it' buttons solving PC problems
News In the past six months, it has added more than 300 "Fix its" to automate the steps needed to solve problems, change settings and even protect against viruses. Microsoft says that rather than struggle to fix their own PC... [30 Sep 2009]
Protection for Mac and Linux Computers: genuine need or nice to have?
White Paper It discusses the dangers of them distributing Windows viruses, examines the implications of their growing popularity, and highlights regulatory pressure to protect them. The current risk to computers running non-Windows... [30 Sep 2009]
Network Security for Small Businesses
White Paper Small business networks face constant threats from viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, zero-day attacks, and more. Achieving effective network security for small business requires a solution that'sdesigned to fit... [21 Sep 2009]
The Business Value of Windows Vista: Five Reasons to Deploy Now
White Paper The fundamentally more secure platform of Windows Vista provides more protection against spyware, viruses, and other traditional security threats. This white paper presents strategic IT decision-makers with business case... [16 Sep 2009]
Richmond Ambulance Authority Turns to Webroot to Protect Mobile Devices
White Paper RAA needed a comprehensive Web security solution that would allow administrators to monitor and manage Internet activity while providing an extra layer of protection against Web-based viruses, spyware and other complex... [01 Sep 2009]
