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May 25, 2013

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ALSO CALLED: Email Spoofing, e-Mail Fraud, Spear Phishing, Password Phishing, Brand Spoofing, Email Fraud, e-Mail Spoofing, Social Engineering, Internet Phishing, Carding, Password Cracking, Spear-phishing DEFINITION: E-mail spoofing is the forgery of an e-mail header so that the message appears to have originated from someone or somewhere other than the actual source. Distributors of spam often use spoofing in an attempt to get recipients to open, and possibly even respond to, their solicitations. Spoofing can be used legitimately. Classic examples of senders who might prefer to disguise the source of the e-mail … Definition continues below.
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Fraud Alert: New Phishing Tactics - and How They Impact Your Business sponsored by Thawte Inc. WHITE PAPER: Uncover the latest trends of phishing scams and uncover a number of best practices that will help you protect both your organization and your users. Posted: 17 May 2013 \| Published: 17 May 2013 TOPICS: Certificate Authorities \| Email \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Email Security Software \| HTTPS \| Malware \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| SSL \| Virtualization Security \| Vulnerability Management

Phishing 2.0 - Why Phishing is back as the No.1 threat, and how Web Security can protect your company sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Access this timely resource to uncover the new ways phishing campaigns are breaking down the security of today's businesses, large and small. Read now for a summary of the rise of phishing 2.0, and learn how to avoid costly phishing attacks within your organization. Posted: 16 May 2013 \| Published: 16 May 2013 TOPICS: Phishing \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Infographic: Web Threats: Is Your Company Exposed? sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Learn all about web-borne attacks: The impact they have, how web security can help you, and four things you can do to mitigate these potentially detrimental risks. Posted: 06 May 2013 \| Published: 06 May 2013 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Data Governance \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Internet Security \| Internet Security Software \| Malware \| Phishing \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection \| Web Application Security

Study commissioned by Webroot: Web Threats Expose Businesses to Data Loss sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Eight in 10 companies experienced web-borne attacks in 2012. Don't be part of the statistic! Read this research paper to learn about the current state of web layer security in organizations today and learn what you should do to stay protected. Posted: 06 May 2013 \| Published: 06 May 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Gateways (Hardware) \| Hackers \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Spyware

Mitigations for Mobile Phishing Problems on the iOS Platform sponsored by Webroot EGUIDE: Attackers today are commonly using SMS messaging as a form of mobile device phishing. This expert E-Guide will walk you through the basics of SMS-based attacks and what security teams can do to mitigate the risk associated with iOS devices. Read on to learn more. Posted: 03 May 2013 \| Published: 03 May 2013 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Instant Messaging Security \| Messaging Protocols \| Messaging Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile IP \| Mobile Workers \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SMS \| Vulnerability Management

Information Security Breaches Survey 2013 sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com RESEARCH CONTENT: Security breaches cost large businesses an average of £850,000, the 2013 Information Security Breaches Survey reveals. Posted: 29 Apr 2013 \| Published: 29 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Agriculture Industry \| Budgeting \| Cloud Security \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Education Industry \| Email \| Email Security \| Email Threats \| Financial Services \| Fraud Protection \| Government Agencies (non-U.S.) \| Hackers \| Health Care Industry \| Information Security \| ISO \| Leisure Industry \| Malware \| Manufacturing \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Privacy Rights \| Retail Trade Industry \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Audits \| Security Event Management \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Small Businesses \| Social Computing \| Tablet PC \| Telecommunications Standards \| USB \| Virus Protection

The Custom Defense - Your Answer to APTs sponsored by Trend Micro VIDEO: Explore an innovative new technology available to help your organization combat potentially disastrous advanced persistent threats (APTs). Posted: 17 Apr 2013 \| Premiered: 17 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Malware \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

The Trouble Heading for Your Business 2013 sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: This resource details the current state of targeted attacks and explores why putting an effective defensive strategy in place is so critical. View now to uncover the effects of these potentially disastrous attacks and what you can do to stay protected. Posted: 16 Apr 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| Intellectual Property \| IP \| Malware \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats

Making the Unknown Known sponsored by Trend Micro WHITE PAPER: Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are stealthier and quieter than any other attack. To mitigate this potentially disastrous risk, the time to act is now. View this resource to get help protecting your organization. Posted: 16 Apr 2013 \| Published: 16 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Hackers \| Malware \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

Types of DNS Attacks Reveal DNS Defense Tactics sponsored by Verisign, Inc. EGUIDE: This E-Guide from SearchSecurity.com details different types of common domain name system (DNS) attacks, the unusual behaviors they invoke, and which defense tactics work best in the given scenario. View now to learn more! Posted: 21 Mar 2013 \| Published: 21 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Cache \| Caching \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Domain Name System Management \| Domain Name Systems \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Threats \| Tunneling \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Phishing 2.0: Why Phishing is Back as the No.1 Web Threat, and How Web Security Can Protect your Company sponsored by Webroot WHITE PAPER: Phishing was once thought to be receding to the status of a minor threat to organization, access this resource to discover the truth about new emerging phishing threats. Posted: 20 Mar 2013 \| Published: 20 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Phishing \| Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Threats

2013 Mobile Malware Report sponsored by BlueCoat WHITE PAPER: This white paper from BlueCoat examines the mobile threat landscape and the behavioral patterns of mobile users that make them most vulnerable to data loss, malicious applications, fraud and other mobile threats. Posted: 19 Mar 2013 \| Published: 28 Feb 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Endpoint Security \| Handheld Device Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Systems \| Spam

The Deloitte Consumer Review: A more secure customer sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This report from Deloitte assesses the impact of cybercrime on consumers and offers advice to businesses on how to respond. Posted: 12 Mar 2013 \| Published: 12 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Cloud Security \| Consumer Market \| Cookies \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Identity Management \| Identity Theft \| Malware \| Phishing \| Regulations \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Virus Protection

Information security trends sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com RESEARCH CONTENT: This report from CompTIA, based on original research, assesses the current trends in information security. Posted: 11 Mar 2013 \| Published: 11 Mar 2013 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Certification Programs \| Cloud Security \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Disaster Recovery \| Encryption Standards \| Identity Management \| Information Security \| Managed Security Services \| Network Security \| Phishing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Small Businesses \| Social Networking \| Staffing \| Surveys \| Training \| Vendors \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Protecting Intellectual Property in Email sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: One of the most prevalent paths of Intellectual Property loss or theft is the corporate email system, driving email security to be a top concern in the enterprise today. View this whitepaper to learn more about the concerns and solutions available for data loss prevention and email safety. Posted: 14 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Email \| Email Encryption \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Hackers \| Intellectual Property \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Spam

E is for Endpoint - 6 Strategies for Highly Effective IT Pros sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: Endpoint security now requires a new way of thinking that goes beyond just battling threats to actually enable operational improvement. Read this whitepaper to learn the six steps you need to think different about endpoint security. Posted: 28 Jan 2013 \| Published: 31 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Data Encryption \| Data Security \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Patch Management \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

SSL 101: A Guide to Fundamental Web Site Security sponsored by GeoTrust, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Discover why Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology is the backbone of your web security strategy as you explore what it does, how it work, and how it can help you build credibility online. Posted: 12 Dec 2012 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Authentication \| Certificate Authorities \| Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Encryption Standards \| Identity Theft \| Internet Security \| Phishing \| SSL \| SSL Accelerators \| SSL VPN

Stop Phishing: A Guide to Protecting Your Web Site Against Phishing Scams sponsored by GeoTrust, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Uncover how phishing attacks can negatively affect not only your customers but your company as well, and discover how Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is one of your best defenses against these potentially serious attacks. Posted: 12 Dec 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Authentication \| Cybersecurity \| Encryption Standards \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| SSL \| SSL Accelerators \| SSL VPN

E-Guide: New Malware Threats Require New Antimalware Protection Strategy sponsored by Dell SecureWorks EGUIDE: This expert e-guide examines emerging threats and malware that are targeting smartphones, mobile apps, social media, and cloud services. Inside, discover essential strategies and best practices for mitigating these risks and ensuring enterprise security. Posted: 05 Dec 2012 \| Published: 05 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Internet Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Social Computing \| Virus Protection

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 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Applications Software \| Consumer Telephony Equipment \| Firewall Appliances \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Identity Theft \| Internet Security \| Loss Prevention \| Malware \| mCommerce \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Payments \| Phishing \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Information security breaches survey 2012 sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com IT BRIEFING: Rising security breaches cost UK billions over the last 12 months as cyber attacks reached record levels, according to the 2012 Information Security Breaches survey. Posted: 24 Apr 2012 \| Published: 24 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Contingency Planning \| Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Denial of Service Attacks \| Fraud Protection \| Hackers \| Phishing \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Spending \| Security Threats \| Trojan Horses \| Virus Protection

Intel Core vPro Processor Family Animations: More Secure, Manageable, and Responsive sponsored by Intel VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: In this animation, discover how a hardware-assisted approach to enterprise management can help you remotely secure your PC fleet. Learn how you can reduce deskside visits, boost energy efficiency, remotely protect corporate data from theft and loss, and more – click through now to get started. Posted: 28 Dec 2012 \| Premiered: 28 Dec 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Data Security \| Energy Efficiency \| Identity Management \| Phishing \| Remote Computing \| Remote Support Services \| Security \| Security Hardware \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats

August Technical Guide on Authentication sponsored by SearchSecurity.com WHITE PAPER: This white paper can help you discover why attackers can target the token vendor to take advantage of the security of the authentication system as a whole and how you can replace the ubiquitous authenticator in your business. Posted: 06 Aug 2012 \| Published: 06 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Enterprise \| Enterprise Computing \| Enterprise Systems \| Malware \| Network Management Software \| Network Security \| Phishing \| SAML \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems

Symantec Internet Security Threat Report: Trends for 2011 sponsored by Symantec Corporation WHITE PAPER: This threat report takes a thorough look back at the most significant threats, trends and outright attacks of the year that was. Read now for helpful tips and best practices for keeping your confidential information safe. Posted: 25 May 2012 \| Published: 30 Apr 2012 TOPICS: Internet \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Phishing \| Risk Assessment \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Industry \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Management \| Security Managers \| Security Policies \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Assessments \| Vulnerability Management

Beyond Spam - Email Security in the Age of Blended Threats sponsored by EdgeWave WHITE PAPER: In this paper, explore the new threat reality, including the tactics and designs cyber criminals are using today and uncover some of the next generation technologies that can help mitigate these threats. Posted: 12 Mar 2012 \| Published: 12 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Email Filtering \| Email Security \| Email Threats \| Phishing \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spam

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PHISHING DEFINITION (continued): … include a sender reporting mistreatment by a spouse to a welfare agency or a "whistle-blower" who fears retaliation. However, spoofing anyone other than yourself is illegal in some jurisdictions. E-mail spoofing is possible because Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), the main protocol used in sending e-mail, does not include an authentication mechanism. Although an SMTP service extension (specified in IETF RFC 2554) allows an SMTP client to negotiate a security level with a mail server, this precaution is not often taken. If the precaution is not taken, anyone with the requisite knowledge …
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