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DEFINITION: SMiShing is a security attack in which the user is tricked into downloading a Trojan horse, virus or other malware onto his cellular phone or other mobile device. SMiShing is short for "SMS phishing." David Rayhawk, senior researcher at McAfee Avert Labs, explains how SMiShing works in a blog post entitled 'SMiShing - an emerging threat vector:'"Some cell phone users have started receiving SMS messages  … 
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Application Discovery Tool
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
TRIAL SOFTWARE: With the Sophos Application Discovery Tool, you can quickly perform a scan and find the applications installed on your network, both legitimate and unwanted. The tool can be run without uninstalling or deactivating your current anti-virus software.
Posted: 16 Apr 2009 | Published: 16 Apr 2009


Assess Your Computer's Risks with Sophos
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
TRIAL SOFTWARE: The Endpoint Assessment Test is a free tool that scans a computer and assesses whether it is a security risk to your organization. Download it and discover the risks that your company's endpoints are hiding.
Posted: 01 May 2009 | Published: 01 May 2009


CA ARCserve r12.5 for Windows and Windows SBS
sponsored by Productive Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: CA ARCserve Backup unites innovative data deduplication technology, powerful storage resource management (SRM) reporting and robust security measures — making it one of the market’s most secure, reliable and efficient methods of protecting the information residing on physical and virtual servers.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009


Enterprise Security Reporter for SharePoint Version 3.6.3
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: With more and more sensitive data moving from file servers to SharePoint sites, it's important to keep a close eye on what users can access documents, what users have permissions to change the SharePoint sites, and what documents are getting modified.
Posted: 15 Apr 2009 | Published: 15 Apr 2009


ESET Smart Security 4 Trial
sponsored by ESET
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Combining powerful management tools, ease of use for end users, and state-of-the-art proactive threat detection, ESET Smart Security is the most effective way to protect your business' valuable data assets while improving your compliance posture. Enjoy a FREE Trial of this fully integrated security solution.
Posted: 10 Sep 2009 | Published: 10 Sep 2009


EVault Online Backup and Recovery Solutions Demo
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
PRODUCT DEMO: EVault online backup and recovery solutions make it easy to protect your data offsite, automatically. They’re easy to use, fast, and secure. And they make it simple to comply with regulations. View this demo to find out how you can sustain the life blood of your company today.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009


FalconStor® File-interface Deduplication System for Backup Capacity Reduction
sponsored by FalconStor Software
PRODUCT DEMO: Please join Peter Eicher, Product Marketing Manager, FalconStor, as he highlights file-interface deduplication for backup capacity reduction. This presentation talks about why data deduplication is needed and how it works. It also describes how FalconStor’s FDS works and what applications it is useful for.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Oct 2009


GFI MailEssentials: Server Based Anti-Spam Solution - 30 Day Free Trial!
sponsored by GFI Software Ltd.
TRIAL SOFTWARE: The #1 server based anti spam solution for Exchange and SMTP servers. GFI MailEssentials uses multiple spam detection filters to capture 99% of spam, whilst minimizing false positives. Also adds various email management tools to your server.
Posted: 28 May 2009 | Published: 28 May 2009


GroupID 5 Suite - 60 Day Free Trial!
sponsored by Imanami
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Imanami's GroupID revolutionizes how IT manages groups. Your company's distribution and security groups will never again be out of date. Membership will always be accurate and outdated groups will be removed from Active Directory. Automatically.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009


iBac Data Protection Software: Version 5.0 - Free 30 Day Trial!
sponsored by Idealstor LLC
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Today's Windows Server and backup administrators are responsible for backing up and recovering more data faster while trying to stay within the limits of what seems like ever shrinking IT budgets
Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Published: 02 Sep 2009


Lotus Sametime Trial
sponsored by IBM
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Get instant messaging, web conferencing, VoIP, point-to-point video, mobile capabilities and more in this Lotus Sametime 60-day-trial.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009


Lumension Vulnerability Management Trial
sponsored by Lumension
PRODUCT DEMO: Choose the trial that works for you. Login to an online virtual environment where you can experience our award winning solution - or - download a virtual image of our solution to run in your network environment (up to 10 nodes) - or - schedule a one-on-one with an expert who can lead you through the entire deployment.
Posted: 18 May 2009 | Published: 18 May 2009


McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance Trial
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
PRODUCT DEMO: Email--Turn on the best filters, and walk away. Better malware detection rate and better spam and phishing catch rate--simply more effective than other filters. If that sounds like something you need, install a free trial of McAfee Email and Web Security Virtual Appliance behind your existing spam filter and see what real protection offers.
Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Published: 02 Sep 2009


McAfee Total Protection Service--30-Day Free Evaluation
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
PRODUCT DEMO: Systems--Secure every server, laptop, desktop, and device. Do you need automatic protection for your small business systems but want to offload the monitoring and updating work? Register today for a free 30-day evaluation of McAfee Total Protection Service.
Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Published: 02 Sep 2009


MessageStats Version 6.5.1 - Exchange Server Reporting and Analysis
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: MessageStats simplifies management of Exchange helping IT administrators to improve performance, increase efficiencies and plan for capacity requirements.
Posted: 15 Apr 2009 | Published: 15 Apr 2009


Panda Managed Office Protection FREE DEMO
sponsored by Panda Security
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Are the COMPUTERS IN YOUR COMPANY protected by a robust, reliable solution? Try the Demo of Panda Managed Office Protection, our SaaS solution which lets you focus on your business and forget about the antivirus.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009


Recovery Manager for Exchange - Free Trial!
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Have you ever had to recover an email regarding an ex-employee whose account and mailbox no longer exists? Has HR ever asked you to find all emails involving certain employees, topics or associated dates?
Posted: 15 Apr 2009 | Published: 15 Apr 2009


Remote Support Center Solution - 30 Day Free Trial!
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Supporting remote or travelling workers has become an increasingly high priority for many IT departments. The remote workforce that was once thought of as "merely a trend" has now become the norm.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Security Blanket 3.0
sponsored by Trusted Computer Solutions
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Using OS lock down scripts can be time consuming and error prone. Keeping those scripts up-to-date as new guidelines are published requires a continuous cycle of research, interpretation, and script revision. Do you really have time for this? Security Blanket automates the process of locking down Linux and Solaris operating systems.
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Published: 29 Oct 2009


Security Explorer for Exchange Version 7.0.2 - 30-Day Free Trial!
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Financial records, human resource data, customer profiles and more are just a few of the content types that could get in the wrong hands if the appropriate security controls are not in place.
Posted: 15 Apr 2009 | Published: 15 Apr 2009


Security Explorer for File Servers Version 7.0.23
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Security. It is the #1 concern on an IT professional's mind. From external hackers to internal malicious activity ; it is imperative that proper measures are implemented to protect sensitive corporate information.
Posted: 15 Apr 2009 | Published: 15 Apr 2009


Spotlight On Messaging - Optimize Exchange Performance
sponsored by ScriptLogic Corporation
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Do you have an accurate picture of your messaging environment? Do you have a comprehensive view across multiple messaging platforms? Now you can.
Posted: 16 Apr 2009 | Published: 16 Apr 2009


The AVG Web Threat Data Feed
sponsored by AVG Technologies USA, Inc.
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Forums, social networking sites, and content delivered by advertising networks are prime targets for malicious code. According to IDC, up to 30% of companies with over 500 employees have been infected through Web surfing. Try a free week-long trial of The Feed and see how it can help keep your company safe.
Posted: 03 Aug 2009 | Published: 03 Aug 2009


USPM Manages SharePoint Environments, Sites, Users & Security - Free Trial!
sponsored by Metalogix
TRIAL SOFTWARE: SharePoint's limited out-of-the-box administration utilities make management complex and burdensome, creating problems with permissions management, eliminating dead accounts and identifying orphaned sites along with increased SharePoint staff time. See how administrators use web-based Metalogix Universal SharePoint Manager to manage SharePoint.
Posted: 10 Nov 2009 | Published: 10 Nov 2009


WatchGuard XTM 8 Series Multifunction Security Devices Trial
sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
PRODUCT DEMO: WatchGuard wants to show you why they are the leading provider of network and content security solutions. Eligible organizations can try out the superior capabilities and advanced functions of a WatchGuard XTM or XCS solution in their own network with no obligation to buy.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009

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HANDHELD DEVICE SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  along these lines: 'We're confirming you've signed up for our dating service. You will be charged $2/day unless you cancel your order: www.smishinglink.com.' (This is an example and was not a real url at the time of writing)This phenomena, which we at McAfee Avert Labs are dubbing "SMiShing" (phishing via SMS), is yet another indicator that cell phones and mobile devices are becoming increasingly used by perpetrators of malware, viruses and scams.While some might recognize this as a scam, many unsuspecting users would not. Fearful of incurring premium rates on their cell phone bill, they visit … 
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