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Feb 10, 2012
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ALSO CALLED:
e-Mail Viruses,
Hoaxes,
IM Virus,
PC Viruses,
Internet Chain Letters,
Email Viruses,
IM Viruses,
Computer Viruses,
Boot Viruses,
Viruses,
Variants,
Mytob,
File Infecting Viruses,
e-Mail Virus,
Encrypted Viruses,
Virus Hoaxes,
Zotob,
Self-replicating Viruses,
Netsky
DEFINITION: A virus hoax is a false warning about a computer virus. Typically, the warning arrives in an e-mail note or is distributed through a note in a company's internal network. These notes are usually forwarded using distribution lists and they will typically suggest that the recipient forward the note to other distribution lists.If you get a message about a new virus, you can check it out by going to
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Software Viruses Multimedia
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Can We Use Good Malware to Catch the Bad Guys?
sponsored by ESET
PODCAST:
There have been claims of the development of a self-replicating virus that can be used to proactively go after the attackers before they attack you. Can this “good malware” actually work? In this podcast, ESET researcher explores the notion of this defense technique, including the potential benefits and drawbacks that the technology can introduce.
Posted: 27 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 27 Jan 2012
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How to realize the value of the Microsoft & SAP relationship through Duet Enterprise
sponsored by Microsoft
WEBCAST:
Business users can benefit from unified and simplified access to the data and actions they need to increase their productivity and make nimble business decisions.
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 04 Jan 2012
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Nipping malware in the bud
sponsored by M86 Security
VIDEO:
With social media, IT consumerization and today’s smart device explosion, enterprises are fighting malware on multiple fronts. But fighting malware making its way to the enterprise through social networks, iPhones and Androids, poses unique challenges. In this videocast, we look at some of the emerging antimalware countermeasures.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Premiered: 01 Feb 2012
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Podcast: Upgrading to vSphere: What you need to know
sponsored by Dell and VMware
PODCAST:
Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This podcast provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step.
Posted: 23 Aug 2010 | Premiered: 23 Aug 2010
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PRTG Network Monitor
sponsored by Paessler AG
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
Experience complete control over your network by downloading your free, 30-day trial of PRTG now.
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 25 Jan 2012
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Rational Quality Manager
sponsored by IBM
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD:
Download your free trial of IBM Rational Quality Manager V2, a collaborative, Web-based, quality management solution that offers comprehensive test planning and test asset management from requirements to defects.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 04 Nov 2009
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Sophos Computer Security Scan
sponsored by Sophos, Inc.
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
Use this tool to scan up to 200 computers on your network to discover threats that your existing security software might have missed. Scan for viruses, spyware, adware, rootkits, unwanted devices and applications, and suspicious files. You'll receive a comprehensive report of the results and recommendations for guarding against the threats found.
Posted: 07 Apr 2010 | Premiered: 07 Apr 2010
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Upgrading to vSphere: What you need to know
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WEBCAST:
Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This webcast provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step.
Posted: 18 Nov 2010 | Premiered: 18 Nov 2010
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What You Need to Know About the Cloud and Google Apps
sponsored by Google Apps
WEBCAST:
Content provided by Google. IT organizations are working to improve email security and add compliance and e-discovery capabilities. Spam and malware are bad and are getting worse, and the risk and potential costs associated with e-discovery are increasing. As a result, organizations need a better way to solve these problems.
Posted: 25 Aug 2011 | Premiered: 25 Aug 2011
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SOFTWARE VIRUSES DEFINITION (continued): … A virus hoax is a false warning about a computer virus. Typically, the warning arrives in an e-mail note or is distributed through a note in a company's internal network. These notes are usually forwarded using distribution lists and they will typically suggest that the recipient forward the note to other distribution lists.If you get a message about a new virus, you can check it out by going to one of the leading Web sites that keep up with viruses and virus hoaxes. If someone sends you a note about a virus that you learn is a virus hoax, reply to the sender that the virus warning is a hoax. Software Viruses definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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