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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

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

FireEye 1H 2011 Advanced Threat Report sponsored by FireEye ANALYST REPORT: This FireEye Advanced Threat report offers a global view into the cyber attacks that routinely bypass traditional defenses, using the threat data shared by thousands of FireEye Malware Protection Systems (MPS) deployments. View now to explore key findings in this analysis that uncover the real security issues enterprises face today. Posted: 14 Nov 2011 \| Published: 14 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

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

IT Decision Checklist: Antimalware sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: Companies face complicated buying decisions when it comes to buying host-based antimalware, starting with whether to purchase a protection suite, and what to include in that all-in-one package. This IT Decision Checklist on Antimalware can help you sort through these challenges and offers a list of antimalware products available today. Posted: 27 Oct 2011 \| Published: 27 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Malware \| Security Event Management \| 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

Technical Guide on Malware Trends sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: TechTarget’s Security Media Group presents a comprehensive guide to malware trends. Our experts help you adopt your security strategies, policies and spending to address the ever-changing and customized world of malware to keep targeted attacks, phishing scams and other malware-based attacks at bay. Posted: 24 Oct 2011 \| Published: 24 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

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

The Threat Landscape: A View from the Inside sponsored by Dell SecureWorks UK WEBCAST: In this webcast, join Lee Lawson, head of the Security Testing and Response teams for EMEA, as he discusses today’s cyber threats facing organisations in the UK and across the globe. Posted: 12 Oct 2011 \| Premiered: Oct 12, 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Information Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats

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

Sophos Security Threat Report Mid-Year 2011 sponsored by Sophos, Inc. ANALYST REPORT: Malware is complex, seemingly everywhere and is often difficult to stop. Targeting high-profile organizations, damaging data loss incidents and web threats continue to make headlines for malware attacks this year. Read the latest report to understand how the latest threats work and how to keep your business safe. Posted: 23 Aug 2011 \| Published: 23 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Web Application Security

Presentation Transcript: Malware Reloaded - Mitigating the Next Evolution of Cyber Attacks sponsored by Dell SecureWorks UK PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: View this presentation transcript to explore the evolution of the threat landscape, new behaviours that have been identified, a quantitative analysis of threat intelligence, and inferences, conclusions, and the road ahead. Posted: 22 Aug 2011 \| Published: 22 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Internet Security \| 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

Magic Quadrant for Secure Web Gateway sponsored by BlueCoat ANALYST REPORT: This Gartner report delves into the SWG market, highlighting today’s key drivers, emerging trends, and available solutions. View now to explore a variety of SWG providers of both on-premise equipment and cloud-based services, and discover where each vendor stands in the market based on Gardner’s Magic Quadrant. Posted: 06 Jul 2011 \| Published: 02 May 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats

Xforce Trend and Risk Report 2010 sponsored by IBM ANALYST REPORT: The IBM X-Force 2010 Trend and Risk Report provides statistical information about all aspects of threats that affect Internet security, including software vulnerabilities and public exploitation, malware, spam, phishing, web-based threats, and general cyber threats. Posted: 01 Jul 2011 \| Published: 30 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Information Security \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Risk Management \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Vulnerability Assessments

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

eGuide:Mitigating malicious advertisement malware sponsored by Sophos, Inc. EGUIDE: More than one million websites were infected by malicious advertisements, also known as malvertisements, in the last quarter of 2010. This expert guide explains why and how this form of attack is quickly spreading and offers technical advice on how to avoid infection. Posted: 24 Jun 2011 \| Published: 24 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Advertising Industry \| Adware \| Customer Satisfaction \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Malware \| Security Threats

e-Guide: Evolving IT security threats: Inside Web-based, social engineering attacks sponsored by Sophos, Inc. EGUIDE: Defending IT infrastructure involves understanding attack methods that are effective today. This expert e-guide highlights several characteristics of modern computer security threats to keep in mind as you assess and improve your information security program, and provides recommendations for dealing with them. Posted: 24 Jun 2011 \| Published: 24 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Information Security \| IT Infrastructure \| Log Management \| Malware \| Security Event Management \| Security Threats

Protecting Your Multi-Platform Network: The New Wave of Attacks sponsored by ESET WEBCAST: Join us to examine some of the malware risks associated with heterogeneous computing environments and solutions to protect your valuable business assets. Posted: 20 Jun 2011 \| Premiered: Jun 20, 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| IT Management Services \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Security \| Security Threats

E-Guide: Top virtualization security risks and how to prevent them sponsored by CA Technologies. EGUIDE: There are multiple attack avenues in virtual environments, but this tip highlights the most common threats that are likely to be experienced by all. In addition, you’ll find best practices for preventing hypervisor malware. Posted: 13 Jun 2011 \| Published: 13 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virtual Machine Monitor \| Virtualization Security

Building the Right Mobile Security Toolkit sponsored by ArcSight, an HP Company EGUIDE: Due to the rapid proliferation of mobile security threats, it’s critical that organizations put a new emphasis on their mobile device security strategies. This expert tip explores today’s threats to mobile devices and offers suggestions for building the right mobile security toolkit to prevent them from doing harm. Posted: 01 Jun 2011 \| Published: 01 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Authorization \| Encryption Standards \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Physical Security \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones

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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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