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ALSO CALLED: Malicious Threats, Malicious Computer Code, Malicious Logic, Joke Programs, Blended Threats, Malicious Software, Malicious Code, and Mobile Malware DEFINITION: Polymorphic malware is harmful, destructive or intrusive computer software such as a virus, worm, Trojan or spyware that constantly changes ("morphs"), making it difficult to detect with anti-malware programs. Evolution of the malicious … Definition continues below.

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The Online Shadow Economy: A Billion Dollar Market for Malware Authors sponsored by MessageLabs WHITE PAPER: Posted: 16 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2007 SUMMARY: The shadow economy has all the attributes of a traditional economy - division of labor, price competition, marketing and so on - accelerated to Internet speed and carried out online. TOPICS: Antivirus \| Computer Viruses \| Malware \| Software \| Spyware

Improved Threat Monitoring in a Highly Distributed Enterprise Network sponsored by Q1 Labs WEBCAST: Posted: 14 May 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: Securing large enterprise networks requires a more advanced approach for dealing with today's complex threats than point solutions can offer. Companies now require more comprehensive solutions to protect their resources. TOPICS: Enterprise \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Enterprise Web Security Solutions Resource Center sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. RESOURCE CENTER: Posted: 13 May 2008 \| Published: 01 May 2008 SUMMARY: Check out this resource center for tips on securing your enterprise's valuable data in today's world of mobile devices and internal risks. TOPICS: Authorization \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Email Archiving \| Email Archiving Software \| Email Security \| Email Server Software \| Enterprise \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Information Security \| Internal Threats \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management

NeatSuite™ Advanced Multilayered, Multi-threat Protection for the Enterprise sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. DATA SHEET: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Published: 01 May 2008 SUMMARY: Today your enterprise is threatened by a new generation of blended threats that attack at multiple entry points to find the weak point in your defenses. TOPICS: Data Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Threats

Podcast: Top Four Enterprise Mobile Security Risks and How to Mitigate Them sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. PODCAST: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Premiered: 02 May 2008 SUMMARY: Learn from Todd Thiemann, Director of Device Security Marketing at Trend Micro, how to mitigate threats, avoid inadvertent data leaks, and take steps towards policy compliance for mobile devices. TOPICS: Data Security \| Enterprise \| Handheld Device Security \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Threats

Defending enterprise email from cybercriminals sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2008 SUMMARY: Define your enemies by reading the whitepaper "Malware Today and Mail Server Security." TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Server Software \| Enterprise \| Malware \| Security Threats

Best Practices for securing PDAs from data loss, infections, and attacks sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 SUMMARY: With the included OfficeScan™ Client/Server Edition 8.0 console, IT managers can save resources by managing security for smartphones, PDAs, desktops, servers, laptops or any combination of these devices. TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Encryption \| Handheld Device Security \| Handheld Devices \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Threats

A Cost-Effective, Enterprise-Class Solution for Securing Email sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Published: 01 Feb 2008 SUMMARY: An organization with an average email volume of 100,000 messages per day can expect to receive up to 95,000 spam messages and 625 virus laden messages every day. TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Server Software \| Enterprise \| Malware \| Security Threats

Podcast: Total Cost of Ownership for Mail Server Security. Do You Know How Much You Are Paying? sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. PODCAST: Posted: 02 May 2008 \| Premiered: 02 May 2008 SUMMARY: In this podcast, David tells us about a new, independent Osterman study that breaks down the cost of ownership, comparing mail server security solutions from Trend Micro, Symantec, McAfee and Microsoft. TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Server Software \| Enterprise \| Malware \| Security Threats

Virtualization Security: A Coordinated Approach for Intrusion Detection and Prevention sponsored by Third Brigade WHITE PAPER: Posted: 29 Apr 2008 \| Published: 01 Apr 2008 SUMMARY: This white paper examines current approaches to securing virtualized environments and how your company can implement a successful coordinated approach to security between IDS/IPS systems and virtual appliances. TOPICS: Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Server Virtualization \| Software Virtualization \| Storage Virtualization \| Virtual Machine Monitor \| VMware

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MALWARE DEFINITION (continued): … code can occur in a variety of ways such as filename changes, compression and encryption with variable keys.

Although the appearance of the code in polymorphic malware varies with each "mutation," the essential function usually remains the same. For example, a spyware program intended to act as a keylogger will continue to perform that function even though its signature changes. If the malicious program is …
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