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Emerging Trends in Fighting Spam 26/03/08 Symantec

Spam has been a serious problem for email administrators and users alike for more than five years, growing from one in six emails in 2002 to approximately three out of four emails today. In fact, after five years of dealing with spam and throwing significant resources at the problem, 54% of messaging decision-makers in mid-sized and large organizations still view spam as a serious or very serious problem according to a recent Osterman Research survey. sponsored by

Stop and Think Before Downloading Anything Off the Internet 2006-06-09 01:00:27 LT International

When downloading anything from the Internet, a person is opening himself or herself up to a possible attack from a virus or a hacker. One is also inadvertently allowing spyware onto the computer so that every move through the World Wide Web is being tracked and watched. If one is not careful, the very programs chosen to download to protect against spyware will actually put more onto the computer.

The Job of Blocking Spyware: How to Keep Current on Your Protection 2006-06-09 01:00:27 LT International

More and more people everyday is being attacked by spyware of some kind. This can even happen to those who stay away from malicious sites and do their best to only download trusted programs. Those people find that they, too, are under attack from this. The spyware programs are anything between annoying pop-ups and tracking devices that can get all the personal information. Spyware can take complete control over the machine and there are more being made everyday. The online user today has to be sure that they do not get infected. These scary programs are lurking around every Internet corner.

Trusting Spyware Detection Software: Do They Really Work? 2006-06-09 01:00:27 LT International

In the age of increasing technological advances, spyware is becoming as much of a pest as the telemarketers and junk mail one used to receive and in many cases, still do although not in the same high frequency of the past. With the threat of identities and personal information possibly being stolen from both personal computers and networks in the corporate environment, the only way to know for sure if spyware detection actually works is to try it. This paper will look at some of the spyware detection tools available and what those tools have to offer. There are plenty out there to choose from.

Why It Makes Sense to Have More Than One Spyware Detection Software on Your Computer 2006-06-09 01:00:27 LT International

If a person thinks about how to keep a house clean, he or she will realize that this cannot be done with only one type of cleaner. There are cleaners for the kitchen and separate cleaners for the bathroom. The same is true with the computer. There are many components that require maintenance and it is not sufficient to think that if one download only one type of protection that one will have covered every area necessary to keep out unwanted traffic. This paper explains some forms of protection one can use to protect the computer from viruses.

Why Some Spyware Software Gives You False Negatives on Spyware Detection 2006-06-09 01:00:27 LT International

There are many reasons why an anti-spyware program will not pick up a piece of spyware. It truly depends on the way a person has the settings programmed and what type of anti-virus and/or anti-spyware person is running. Many shareware or freeware programs are never detected as spyware in the computer. Programs like Limewire will not be detected as spyware because even though they have malicious files attached to them they themselves are safe. This paper explains why some spyware software gives the false negatives on spyware detection.

Your Computer Has BHO Browser Helper Object 2006-06-09 01:00:27 LT International

This paper explains about a BHO or Browser Helper Object which is a DLL. It allows the user to customize and control Internet Explorer. Upon starting Internet Explorer 4 or higher the BHO is read and used. The BHO has access to all the events and properties during the browsing session. These are designed to help one browse the net. The person will find related information for a particular search. If one have installed this onto the machine then it is fine. But if someone else has installed this onto the computer with out the person knowing it is now spyware. Others can use it to control the Internet Explorer and force one to view sites a person does not want to be on.

Best of Breed vs. Suite Anti-Spyware: What's Best for You? 2007-05-17 07:19:32 Webroot Software

This paper offers a compelling first-person account by noted security expert Ira Winkler of a penetration test he devised to demonstrate how hackers could theoretically compromise the highly sensitive Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that secure nuclear reactors. Winkler, who is President of the Internet Security Advisors Group and has been called a "Modern Day James Bond" by the media, describes how his plan lured utility company employees to a Web site that downloaded spyware onto their systems�spyware that ultimately allowed Winkler's team to control the SCADA system and hence a nuclear reactor! Winker's paper points up the critical need for deploying anti-spyware software and builds a strong case for choosing a best of breed, or standalone, anti-spyware solution rather than a suite-based product.

TechNet Webcast: SurfControl Web Filter for ISA Server 2004: Helping You STOP Unwanted Content Risks (Level 200) 2006-06-09 01:00:26 Microsoft

Is one's organization threatened by unwanted content such as spyware, worms, viruses, and access to inappropriate and malicious Web sites? This webcast presents SurfControl Web Filter for Microsoft ISA Server 2004. The webcast shows how to use SurfControl's flexible policy administration tool to develop, deploy, and enforce Acceptable Usage Policies (AUP), which can be tailored specifically to one's organization. It shows how to monitor user community and discover Web usage patterns in the business.

Small Business Webcast: Securing Your Small Business Computer With Windows Firewall (Level 100) 2006-06-09 01:00:26 Microsoft

Don't assume small businesses get overlooked by the cyber bad guys! Security matters for any size business, especially when it comes to protecting the business from computer viruses, crashes, hackers and other threats to productivity. Windows Firewall (formerly known as the Internet Connection Firewall), available with Windows XP Service Pack 2, is a protective boundary that monitors and restricts information that travels between the computer and a network or the Internet. This webcast explains how Windows Firewall works, what it does and does not do, and how to configure the firewall settings.

Hijack High Jinks: What This Means for Web Surfers 2006-06-09 01:00:26 LT International

A despicable new thing out there on the net today is hijacking. It is a trend that is becoming all too common among Internet browsers. Hijackers are forcing web users to malicious sites and downloading software in their computers. This software can cause the users search pages and home page to be not of their choosing. There can also be Internet short cuts added to the favorites list. This allows the hijacker to be in control of what sites one will frequent. One would think it is just as easy as going into the browser settings and changing them back. The best action of defense is a good anti-virus program.

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Title	Date Added	Company
Emerging Trends in Fighting Spam	26/03/08	Symantec
Spam has been a serious problem for email administrators and users alike for more than five years, growing from one in six emails in 2002 to approximately three out of four emails today. In fact, after five years of dealing with spam and throwing significant resources at the problem, 54% of messaging decision-makers in mid-sized and large organizations still view spam as a serious or very serious problem according to a recent Osterman Research survey.		sponsored by
Stop and Think Before Downloading Anything Off the Internet	2006-06-09 01:00:27	LT International
When downloading anything from the Internet, a person is opening himself or herself up to a possible attack from a virus or a hacker. One is also inadvertently allowing spyware onto the computer so that every move through the World Wide Web is being tracked and watched. If one is not careful, the very programs chosen to download to protect against spyware will actually put more onto the computer.
The Job of Blocking Spyware: How to Keep Current on Your Protection	2006-06-09 01:00:27	LT International
More and more people everyday is being attacked by spyware of some kind. This can even happen to those who stay away from malicious sites and do their best to only download trusted programs. Those people find that they, too, are under attack from this. The spyware programs are anything between annoying pop-ups and tracking devices that can get all the personal information. Spyware can take complete control over the machine and there are more being made everyday. The online user today has to be sure that they do not get infected. These scary programs are lurking around every Internet corner.
Trusting Spyware Detection Software: Do They Really Work?	2006-06-09 01:00:27	LT International
In the age of increasing technological advances, spyware is becoming as much of a pest as the telemarketers and junk mail one used to receive and in many cases, still do although not in the same high frequency of the past. With the threat of identities and personal information possibly being stolen from both personal computers and networks in the corporate environment, the only way to know for sure if spyware detection actually works is to try it. This paper will look at some of the spyware detection tools available and what those tools have to offer. There are plenty out there to choose from.
Why It Makes Sense to Have More Than One Spyware Detection Software on Your Computer	2006-06-09 01:00:27	LT International
If a person thinks about how to keep a house clean, he or she will realize that this cannot be done with only one type of cleaner. There are cleaners for the kitchen and separate cleaners for the bathroom. The same is true with the computer. There are many components that require maintenance and it is not sufficient to think that if one download only one type of protection that one will have covered every area necessary to keep out unwanted traffic. This paper explains some forms of protection one can use to protect the computer from viruses.
Why Some Spyware Software Gives You False Negatives on Spyware Detection	2006-06-09 01:00:27	LT International
There are many reasons why an anti-spyware program will not pick up a piece of spyware. It truly depends on the way a person has the settings programmed and what type of anti-virus and/or anti-spyware person is running. Many shareware or freeware programs are never detected as spyware in the computer. Programs like Limewire will not be detected as spyware because even though they have malicious files attached to them they themselves are safe. This paper explains why some spyware software gives the false negatives on spyware detection.
Your Computer Has BHO Browser Helper Object	2006-06-09 01:00:27	LT International
This paper explains about a BHO or Browser Helper Object which is a DLL. It allows the user to customize and control Internet Explorer. Upon starting Internet Explorer 4 or higher the BHO is read and used. The BHO has access to all the events and properties during the browsing session. These are designed to help one browse the net. The person will find related information for a particular search. If one have installed this onto the machine then it is fine. But if someone else has installed this onto the computer with out the person knowing it is now spyware. Others can use it to control the Internet Explorer and force one to view sites a person does not want to be on.
Best of Breed vs. Suite Anti-Spyware: What's Best for You?	2007-05-17 07:19:32	Webroot Software
This paper offers a compelling first-person account by noted security expert Ira Winkler of a penetration test he devised to demonstrate how hackers could theoretically compromise the highly sensitive Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems that secure nuclear reactors. Winkler, who is President of the Internet Security Advisors Group and has been called a "Modern Day James Bond" by the media, describes how his plan lured utility company employees to a Web site that downloaded spyware onto their systems�spyware that ultimately allowed Winkler's team to control the SCADA system and hence a nuclear reactor! Winker's paper points up the critical need for deploying anti-spyware software and builds a strong case for choosing a best of breed, or standalone, anti-spyware solution rather than a suite-based product.
TechNet Webcast: SurfControl Web Filter for ISA Server 2004: Helping You STOP Unwanted Content Risks (Level 200)	2006-06-09 01:00:26	Microsoft
Is one's organization threatened by unwanted content such as spyware, worms, viruses, and access to inappropriate and malicious Web sites? This webcast presents SurfControl Web Filter for Microsoft ISA Server 2004. The webcast shows how to use SurfControl's flexible policy administration tool to develop, deploy, and enforce Acceptable Usage Policies (AUP), which can be tailored specifically to one's organization. It shows how to monitor user community and discover Web usage patterns in the business.
Small Business Webcast: Securing Your Small Business Computer With Windows Firewall (Level 100)	2006-06-09 01:00:26	Microsoft
Don't assume small businesses get overlooked by the cyber bad guys! Security matters for any size business, especially when it comes to protecting the business from computer viruses, crashes, hackers and other threats to productivity. Windows Firewall (formerly known as the Internet Connection Firewall), available with Windows XP Service Pack 2, is a protective boundary that monitors and restricts information that travels between the computer and a network or the Internet. This webcast explains how Windows Firewall works, what it does and does not do, and how to configure the firewall settings.
Hijack High Jinks: What This Means for Web Surfers	2006-06-09 01:00:26	LT International
A despicable new thing out there on the net today is hijacking. It is a trend that is becoming all too common among Internet browsers. Hijackers are forcing web users to malicious sites and downloading software in their computers. This software can cause the users search pages and home page to be not of their choosing. There can also be Internet short cuts added to the favorites list. This allows the hijacker to be in control of what sites one will frequent. One would think it is just as easy as going into the browser settings and changing them back. The best action of defense is a good anti-virus program.

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