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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  … 
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Three Tips to Prevent USB Insecurity In Your Enterprise
sponsored by Lumension
WHITE PAPER: Today, what virtualization software can accomplish is nearly limitless. But has your computer security methodology and software kept up? This whitepaper will take an in-depth look at virtualization security risks and mitigations.
Posted: 19 Nov 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

Lumension

Mobile Security Strategies
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ANALYST REPORT: This exclusive report for Computer Weekly members explains the security risks and challenges of using mobile devices in the enterprise.
Posted: 09 Nov 2012 | Published: 09 Nov 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

Closing the Antivirus Protection Gap: A Comparative Study on Effective Endpoint Protection Strategies
sponsored by Lumension
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, we will benchmark the effectiveness of a standalone AV and O/S resident patching solution versus newer technologies and a defense-in-depth approach of layering multiple endpoint security and operational technologies together.
Posted: 06 Nov 2012 | Published: 31 May 2012

Lumension

Advanced Persistent Threats
sponsored by Dell SecureWorks UK
WEBCAST: Learn more about the types of malware and advanced persistent threats that your company may be exposed to by viewing this webcast. It also discusses some of the common attributes of Advanced Persistent Threats and what you should be on the look out for.
Posted: 10 Oct 2012 | Premiered: Oct 10, 2012

Dell SecureWorks UK

Information Security Magazine – October 2012
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
WHITE PAPER: View this informative white paper to learn about some of the threats that are going on in your network that you may not be seeing. Find out why it's time to upgrade to total security intelligence and a next-generation security information event management (SIEM) system.
Posted: 02 Oct 2012 | Published: 02 Oct 2012

SearchSecurity.com

Malware B-Z: Inside the Threat From Blackhole to ZeroAccess
sponsored by Sophos, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Consult this paper to gain insight on two of the most commonly used pieces of crimeware. It explains why the kits are useful to the attackers and demonstrates how you can stop these threats from infecting your network and users.
Posted: 26 Sep 2012 | Published: 26 Sep 2012

Sophos, Inc.

Information Security Magazine - September 2012
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
WHITE PAPER: Bring your own device is quickly becoming a popular practice and unfortunately, it's often misused. Access this informative white paper to learn more about protection your mobile management. Learn more about how mobility is changing the enterprise and what you can do to ensure you deploy adequate security.
Posted: 04 Sep 2012 | Published: 04 Sep 2012

SearchSecurity.com

Advanced Threat Protection with Dell SecureWorks Security Services
sponsored by Dell SecureWorks
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper defines how Dell SecureWorks services can help organizations with intelligence, operations, visibility, incident response, testing and security awareness.
Posted: 16 Aug 2012 | Published: 16 Aug 2012

Dell SecureWorks

Improving Tools and Techniques to Combat Malware Evolution
sponsored by Webroot
WHITE PAPER: Some researchers are working hard to create tools that strengthen malware analysis and improve security. Read this expert guide to learn more about what look look for in malware and the threat actors behind the scenes.
Posted: 09 Oct 2012 | Published: 09 Oct 2012

Webroot

Deep Defender Blogs
sponsored by Intel
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: Find out why protecting your operating system no longer serves as enough security to keep your business safe. By downloading this software, you can see the results of stopping stealth attacks with endpoint security that goes beyond the operating system.
Posted: 03 Oct 2012 | Premiered: 03 Oct 2012

Intel

Deep Defender Demo Video
sponsored by Intel
WEBCAST: Cyber criminials have begun to design malware that can infiltrate security. View this informative webcast to learn more about what you can do to eliminate vulnerabilities and prepare for potential attacks. Stay ahead of criminals by viewing this resource now
Posted: 03 Oct 2012 | Premiered: Oct 3, 2012

Intel

New Reality of Stealth Crimeware Video
sponsored by Intel
WEBCAST: An overwhelming amount of new malware is created everyday and it puts your sensitive data at risk. View this informative webcast to learn more about the implications of stealth crimeware and the possible repercussions they could have on your business.
Posted: 03 Oct 2012 | Premiered: Oct 3, 2012

Intel

Stealthy Threats: Driving a New Approach to Security Video
sponsored by Intel
WEBCAST: View this Webcast and uncover the steps to a new approach to security. Today, the threat landscape is more dangerous than ever before, so make sure you have the right security to mitigate the risks.
Posted: 01 Oct 2012 | Premiered: Oct 1, 2012

Intel

The Need for Enterprise-Grade File Sharing and Synchronization
sponsored by Accellion, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Explore the issues associated with consumer-focused file sharing and synchronization (FSS) tools in this resource and learn how an enterprise-grade option can help mitigate these risks and ensure security while enabling quick and easy file sharing for your employees.
Posted: 01 Oct 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

Accellion, Inc.

IBM X-Force 2011 Trend and Risk Report CIO Security Priorities
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Consult this informative white paper to learn more about the attack trends in 2011 including external network and security breaches. Discover key ways to prevent leaked customer data and inaccessible web services by analyzing the risks before it's too late.
Posted: 24 Sep 2012 | Published: 24 Sep 2012

IBM

SecuritySCAPE Virtual Conference 2012: IT Security Made Simple
sponsored by Lumension
VIRTUAL SEMINAR: Register now to attend SecuritySCAPE 2012, this year's premiere IT security virtual event. Gain insight into topics including endpoint security, vulnerability, data theft, and more from industry analysts, thought leaders, and IT pros from around the world.
Posted: 12 Sep 2012 | Premiered: 25 Sep 2012

Lumension

The Total Economic Impact of Lumension Security’s Sanctuary Application And Device Control
sponsored by Lumension
WHITE PAPER: Consult this study to find out more about the financial impact of moving from "voluntary" compliance solution to an IT-driven solution that automatically enforces endpoint security policies. Read in-depth interviews with John C. Lincoln hospitals to see the benefits first-hand.
Posted: 12 Sep 2012 | Published: 12 Sep 2012

Lumension

Mitigating Risk in a Mobile World
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Discover why flexible architectures – such as cloud-based security services – can help your organization enjoy the benefits of enterprise mobility by mitigating its inherent risks.
Posted: 05 Sep 2012 | Published: 05 Sep 2012

Symantec Corporation

Strategies for boosting your practice’s information immunity
sponsored by GFI LanGuard
WHITE PAPER: According to a 2011 patient privacy and data security study, 96 percent of health-care providers had at least one data breach during the previous two years. Consult this informative white paper to learn more about external threats and internal challenges of the evolving enterprise.
Posted: 31 Aug 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

GFI LanGuard

Webroot Cheat Sheet
sponsored by Webroot
WHITE PAPER: Consult this cheat sheet to discover a revolutionary approach to cloud security. Find out more about some of the key advantages and fast facts regarding, deployment and performance, threat detection and remediation and more.
Posted: 28 Aug 2012 | Published: 28 Aug 2012

Webroot

Rewriting the rules of patch management
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: By implementing more patches, software vendors are keeping pace with malware exploits. Consult this informative white paper to learn more about patch management and how it can benefit your business. Virtually eliminate the risks to your company by following these steps.
Posted: 24 Aug 2012 | Published: 09 Feb 2011

IBM

The Consumerization of IT: Security Challenges of the New World Order
sponsored by CA Technologies.
WHITE PAPER: Discover the ins and outs of consumerization: Why it is occurring and the major impact it will have on your business. Uncover the trend's inherent security implications and the methods you can use to keep your critical systems, applications, and information safe, regardless of what device is being used to access them.
Posted: 22 Aug 2012 | Published: 31 May 2012

CA Technologies.

Delivering enterprise information securely on Android and Apple iOS devices
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: A recent report found that almost two-thirds of organizations were able to increase productivity because of flexibility with mobile devices in the workplace. But utilizing mobile devices can also make the enterprise more vulnerable to attacks. Access this exclusive resource to learn how to mitigate some of the risks associated with BYOD adoption.
Posted: 12 Aug 2012 | Published: 07 Aug 2012

Citrix

Cloud Encryption Gateway: Overcoming Cloud Security and Compliance Concerns
sponsored by CipherCloud
WHITE PAPER: Learn how CipherCloud protects data in Salesforce, Gmail, and Office 365. Find out how the solution sits between your users and your cloud applications and applies AES-256 encryption on the fly before sensitive data leaves the enterprise to provide protection without requiring changes to the cloud application or impacting application functionality.
Posted: 09 Aug 2012 | Published: 09 Aug 2012

CipherCloud

Webroot Secure Anywhere - Endpoint Protection
sponsored by Webroot
WHITE PAPER: Threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent than ever before, as a result businesses require a revolutionary approach to endpoint malware protection. Access this informative white paper to learn how Webroot is using its services to keep security up-to-date and effective.
Posted: 06 Aug 2012 | Published: 06 Aug 2012

Webroot
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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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