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ALSO CALLED: Malicious Threats, Malicious Computer Code, Malicious Logic, Joke Programs, Blended Threats, Malicious Software, Malicious Code, 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 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 … Definition continues below.
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10 Current Security Threats for Individuals sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: With the constant threat of malware and hackers, businesses and individuals alike have to start taking precautions to safeguard the security of their information. Access this resource to discover the top ten current security threats and how you can protect yourself from these threats. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Hackers \| Malware \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

The New Reality of Stealth Crimeware sponsored by McAfee. WHITE PAPER: The new reality of crimeware consists of the stealth, creativity and patience of stuxnet, and the commercialism, wide distribution and easy-to-use toolkits of Zeus, making it even more challenging to detect and protect against. Organisations must go beyond the traditional security to ensure their intellectual property is safe. Posted: 21 Nov 2011 \| Published: 21 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Malware \| Rootkits \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Lowering IT Costs: How to Reduce the Need for Desktop Remediation and Shave Millions off IT Expenses sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: The average malware attack can cause significant damage, forcing organizations to exceed their budgets. In this paper, gain a better understanding of how much the next-generation threats impact remediation costs and discover a solution to minimize those cost, while maximizing efficiency. Posted: 18 Nov 2011 \| Published: 18 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Fast and Effective Endpoint Security for Business sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This white paper demonstrates how, by combining powerful management tools, ease of use for end users, impressive performance and state-of-the-art proactive threat detection, ESET NOD32 Antivirus is the most effective way to protect your business’ valuable data assets while ensuring regulatory compliance. Posted: 10 Nov 2011 \| Published: 10 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Spyware \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

The True Cost of Protection: Five Ways Your Anti-Malware Solution is Draining your Budget sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: This paper uncovers five ways your current anti-malware is draining your budget and offers a new approach to take when evaluating new anti-malware solutions. Posted: 04 Nov 2011 \| Published: 04 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Problematic - Unloved - Argumentative (PUA): What is a potentially unwanted app sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: In this paper, discover what is a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) and explore the differences between threats posed by malicious types of software such as computer viruses and worms, and those which are classified as being potentially unwanted. Posted: 04 Nov 2011 \| Published: 04 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Advanced Threats: The New World Order sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the state of advanced threats on the front lines, as seen by the companies, law enforcement officials and government leaders. View now to gain a better understanding of these emerging threats, its challenges to all organizations and how to defend against them. Posted: 25 Oct 2011 \| Published: 25 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Information Security \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Advanced Persistent Threats: From “FUD” to Facts sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: What is Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)? Too much marketing hype and FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) have clouded the facts about a very real danger to organizations of all sizes. View this paper to gain a better understanding of APT and how to mitigate your risks. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Information Security \| Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Advanced Persistent Threats and Other Advanced Attacks: Threat Analysis and Defense Strategies for SMB, Mid-size, and Enterprise Organizations sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Understanding exactly what an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is can be difficult, as the hype surrounding this dangerous threat has clouded its definition. View this paper to discover the nature of APT risks and gain key recommendations on how to defend against them. Posted: 15 Sep 2011 \| Published: 15 Sep 2011 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Integrated Threat Management \| Intrusion Detection Systems \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats

IBM InfoSphere Guardium Data Sheet: Managing the Entire Database Security and Compliance Lifecycle sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: As hacker attacks become more and more frequent, a comprehensive security plan has become of critical importance. Inside this white paper, learn which security strategies are right for your company. Uncover information about an approach that offers real-time alerts, audit and reporting tools and much more. Posted: 02 Aug 2011 \| Published: 02 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Compliance Audits \| Database Security \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Securing your Private Keys as Best Practice for Code Signing Certificates sponsored by VeriSign EMEA WHITE PAPER: This paper examines recent security breaches such as Stuxnet, and offers best practice measures, especially for the Windows platform, that can help to safeguard private keys so that your company doesn't become tools of malicious hackers. Posted: 29 Jul 2011 \| Published: 28 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Code Management \| Digital Certificates \| Malware \| Public Key Encryption \| Public Key Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Three Must-Have’s to Securing the Social Web sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Social Web has emerged as a valuable business tool for innovative organizations to engage with customers and stay competitive. But among the popularity comes great risk, as these networks can be targets for cybercriminals. View this paper to explore the 3 crucial measures to take in order to provide safe and productive use of this great resource. Posted: 14 Jul 2011 \| Published: 14 Jul 2011 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Malware \| Secure Content Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0 \| Web Application Security

Trend Micro Proven #1: Smart Protection Network powers Trend Micro Corporate endpoint solutions to top rankings sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: 3.5 new security threats emerge every second and most come from the web. That's why current methods of testing anti-malware on offline PCs and endpoints don't provide the best possible defense. Learn about an approach that tests for threats at multiple layers for comprehensive protection. Posted: 28 Jun 2011 \| Published: 28 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spyware \| Virus Protection

The Next Generation of Cybercrime sponsored by Dell SecureWorks WHITE PAPER: This white paper will educate you about a range of different security threats, as well as, the hackers that perpetrated these viruses. You will also receive a list of best practices for protecting your organization the right way. Posted: 31 May 2011 \| Published: 31 May 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Network Security \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Threats \| Trojan Horses

The Next Generation of Cybercrime: How it's evolved, where it's going sponsored by Dell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Cybercrime is continuously evolving and attacks occur everyday, costing businesses significant loss and money. In order develop a strong security strategy to reduce your risk of attacks, you must understand cybercrime. Read this executive brief to explore several generations of cybercriminals and the methods and motivations of their attacks. Posted: 19 May 2011 \| Published: 19 May 2011 TOPICS: Cyberterrorism \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Worms

GlobalSign Malware Monitoring: Protecting your website from distributing hidden malware sponsored by GlobalSign WHITE PAPER: This paper gives you a solution to keeping your websites safe, protecting your customers and securing the reputation of your company. Posted: 17 May 2011 \| Published: 17 May 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Spam \| SSL \| Virus Detection Software

CISO Guide to Next Generation Threats sponsored by FireEye WHITE PAPER: The only way to protect yourself against next generation threats is to have next generation protection. Traditional firewalls, IPS, anitivirus, and signature based systems are still useful against known threats, but they don't stand a chance against new ones Posted: 17 May 2011 \| Published: 16 May 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Firewall Appliances \| Malware \| Real Time Operating Systems \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Comparative Analysis on Endpoint Security Solutions sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: As the threat landscape continues to evolve, it is essential to have the latest security software to reduce the risk of potential attacks. View this paper for a comparative analysis of top Endpoint security technologies. Explore the key features and performance measures of each solution. Posted: 15 May 2011 \| Published: 11 May 2011 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Driving Down the Total Cost of Protection sponsored by Kaspersky Lab WHITE PAPER: This white paper touches on a new malware protection system that was designed for today and tomorrow. It provides the best overall protection for all businesses and does this with the best total cost of protection available today. Posted: 12 May 2011 \| Published: 11 May 2011 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Email Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Phishing \| Spam \| TCP \| Virtualization Security

CISO Guide to Next Generation Threats sponsored by FireEye WHITE PAPER: This white paper will tell you about a new security solutions and the need to your business to update it's security solutions to a Next-Generation security system. Posted: 09 May 2011 \| Published: 09 May 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Firewall Management \| Intrusion Prevention Systems \| Malware \| Real Time Operating Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Unified Content Security in Practice sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Unified Content Security is a new sescurity solution, but it is an effective one. With this solutions your business is able to combine web security, email security, and data loss prevention. Posted: 03 May 2011 \| Published: 03 May 2011 TOPICS: Content Management \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Email Security \| Malware \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| TCO \| Web 2.0

Why Hackers have turned to Malicious JavaScript Attacks sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Learn about the threat of malicious JavaScript attacks, and how they work. Understand how cybercriminals make money with these types of attacks and why IT managers should be vigilant. Posted: 13 Apr 2011 \| Published: 13 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Hackers \| Internet Security \| JavaScript \| Malware \| Security Threats

Top 5 Threat Protection Best Practices sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The following top five best practices offer advice to help you protect your endpoints and your network against an ever-growing body of threats. Posted: 11 Apr 2011 \| Published: 11 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Endpoint Security \| Internet Traffic Management \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Threats \| Storage Devices

Attack of the PDF Documents: How Adobe’s PDF Format has become one of the top carriers of malware sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Since PDF has become so common on the Internet, with nearly every business using it as the document format of choice for delivering forms, articles, and whitepapers, the security problems and malware potential of PDF are far too tempting for the bad guys to ignore. Posted: 11 Apr 2011 \| Published: 11 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| PDF \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Securing the Social Enterprise sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper delves into the social networking security landscape — the good, the bad and the ugly — andoffers practical guidance toward harnessing the power of the social Web to help businesses benefit from it. Posted: 05 Apr 2011 \| Published: 05 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Intrusion Detection \| Malware \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| TCO \| Web 2.0

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MALWARE DEFINITION (continued): … 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 discovered by an anti-malware vendor and its signature is added to a downloadable database, the anti-malware program will fail to detect the rogue code after the signature has changed, just as if a new virus, worm, Trojan or spyware program has emerged. In this way, malware creators gain an advantage over countermeasure developers.The best method …
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