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ALSO CALLED: Email Worms, Software Worms, W32, Linux Worms, Mass Mailing Worms, Application Worms, Worm Viruses, Computer Worms, IM Worms, AIM Worms, Internet Worms, Network Worms, Worm Attacks, and Database Worms
DEFINITION: A bot worm is a self-replicating malware program that resides in current memory (RAM), turns infected computers into zombies (or bots) and transmits itself to other computers. A bot worm may be created with the ultimate intention of creating a botnet
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Stopping Inbound and Outbound Threats: Juniper Networks Firewall/IPSec VPN with Unified Threat Management (UTM)
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Juniper Networks firewall/VPN appliances include UTM features that are backed by world class technology partnerships.
Posted: 06 Oct 2008 | Published: 03 Oct 2008
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Stopping Online Spam before It Can Impact Your Business
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This white paper examines the many threats, challenges, and risks businesses experience from online spam, It also presents the advantages of Azaleos ProtectXchange e-mail security services and how they can be deployed.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 19 Sep 2008
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The Evolution of Endpoint Security
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This podcast describes Network Access Control and how endpoint security is evolving. It defines endpoint security and examines the challenges of making the traditional endpoints work effectively together as external threats have evolved.
Posted: 30 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 30 Jun 2008
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The Advantages of a Hosted Security Model
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Learn how organizations today are responding to new types of email threats. This white paper discusses how a hosted security is now a viable solution for organizations and is increasingly deployed to ensure better security and reduced costs.
Posted: 19 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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Countdown: Top five ways to keep users safe from today's Web-based threats
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The podcast featured here details the top five ways to defend against today's Web-based threats, discusses how to recognize unique botnet attacks and explains how to prevent your network from becoming a launching pad for spam.
Posted: 11 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 11 Mar 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Next-Generation Botnets: Your Worst Security Nightmare
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Addressing traditional botnets is a walk in the park compared to peer-to-peer malware like Storm and Nugache. In this video, learn about the unique threats posed by the new breed of botnet.
Posted: 11 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 11 Mar 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Securing Your Business with Your Network: Security Made Simple
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Network security is essential for your business because it allows employees and vendors to access company voice and data services over a secure network connection, wherever they may be located. Read this paper to learn how to secure your business network
Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2006
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WORMS DEFINITION (continued): … that functions as a vehicle for the spread of viruses, Trojans and spam. Typically, bot worms have exploited vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems but attacks are increasingly targeting other types of applications, including antivirus software. In December 2006, a bot worm called Big Yellow exploited a vulnerability in the corporate version of Symantec's security software. One of the earliest …
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