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Feb 9, 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 … 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

A Guide to Branching and Merging Patterns sponsored by AccuRev WHITE PAPER: In this paper, gain a better understanding of how branching and merging patterns work and how applying them to your projects can have a profound effect on how your development team handles change management and delivers software. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Published: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Software \| Software Configuration Management \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools

Analyst's take: Force.com application drives faster development sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Nucleus analyzed existing Force.com application deployments and found an average of 4.9 times faster development. End customers, developers, and ISVs experience more rapid time to value, lower cost, and greater ongoing flexibility. Posted: 21 Oct 2011 \| Published: 21 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Software \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools \| Web Applications Architectures \| Web Applications Management \| Web Applications Software

Android security settings and controls for Android enterprise security sponsored by M86 Security EGUIDE: With all the security gaps in the Android platform, is it possible to achieve enterprise-level security? In this resource, gain expert insight into enabling effective Android enterprise security. View now to explore Android security settings and control, battling Android malware, and much more. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Handheld Device Security \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Anti-Virus Comparative: Proactive / Retrospective Test sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This test report is the second part of the August 2010 test. The report is delivered the beginning of December due to high-required work, deeper analysis and preparation of the retrospective test-set. Posted: 16 Mar 2011 \| Published: 16 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Malware \| Scanners \| Security Threats \| Test Results \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

April Issue of Information Security Magazine: Cloud Migration: Look before you leap sponsored by Information Security Magazine EZINE: This month’s Information Security Magazine Online cover story explores the need for careful planning when migrating to the cloud. The benefits of cloud computing are real; a lower IT profile, faster provisioning, and the global availability of new services hold incredible value for most organizations. Posted: 05 Apr 2011 \| Published: 05 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Cloud Computing \| Cybersecurity \| Information Security \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Threats \| Virtualization Security \| Virus Detection Software

Buyer's Guide to Antimalware sponsored by ESET EGUIDE: Companies face complicated buying decisions whenit comes to buying host-based antimalware, starting with whether to purchase a protection suite, andwhat to include in that all-in-one package. Posted: 16 Mar 2011 \| Published: 16 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Internet Security \| IT Departments \| Malware \| Security Software \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

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 TOPICS: Malware \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Computer Weekly 24 January 2012: Has Microsoft succeeded with Trustworthy Computing? sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com EZINE: In this week’s Computer Weekly, we mark the 10th anniversary of Microsoft’s Bill Gates announcing the Trustworthy Computing initiative, and ask if it has made IT more secure. We look at what Oracle’s latest developments mean for its software users running rivals’ servers, and conclude our Buyer’s Guide to IT consumerisation. Download the issue now. Posted: 23 Jan 2012 \| Published: 23 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Business Development \| Operating Systems \| Risk Management \| Security \| Server Management \| Software \| Web Development

Customer perspectives on the benefits of a collaborative process to deliver software quality sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This Hurwitz and Associates whitepaper shares the successes, challenges and future plans of three companies - Sogeti Group, Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), and Scotiabank. Posted: 11 Sep 2009 \| Published: 11 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Business Development \| Business Intelligence \| Business Management \| Software \| Software Development Life-Cycles \| Software Infrastructure \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Selection

CW+: IDC Report - How to manage documents in the enterprise sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: In recent years C-level executives in many of the world's largest and most successful organizations have been forced to introduce a wide range of cost-cutting measures as macroeconomic forces continue to create a challenging and uncertain trading environment. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Business Service Management \| Business Service Management Software \| Software \| Software Asset Management \| Software Maintenance

CW+: Manage your work more effectively with The Power of Slow sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com WHITE PAPER: Borrowed from the Japa nese term for “chatter,” pecha kuchahas been praised as the new way to communicate in business. Posted: 20 Oct 2011 \| Published: 20 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Network Infrastructure \| Software

Dare-To-Compare: 7 Endpoint Security Solutions for Business sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This report presents a comparative analysis on the performance, effectiveness and usability of seven security solutions from some of the world’s largest security vendors. Posted: 16 Mar 2011 \| Published: 16 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Policy-Based Network Management \| Remote Network Management \| Security Threats

Development Testing For Agile Environments sponsored by Coverity WHITE PAPER: While Agile development is designed to increase efficiency, it can also introduce risk as testing cycles get condensed and serious bugs can get overlooked. In this whitepaper, learn how Coverity can help you assure the quality, security and safety of your code in Agile or hybrid development environments. Posted: 28 Nov 2011 \| Published: 28 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Software \| Software Development Methodologies \| Software Development Tools \| Software Maintenance \| Software Quality Assurance \| Software Testing

Disaster Preparedness: Is there a hole in your disaster recovery plan? sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn how software escrow agreements can be a critical tool to help ensure application continuity within your business continuity plan. Posted: 04 Jan 2012 \| Published: 04 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Business Continuity Planning \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Software \| Software Licensing

Eight threats your antivirus won't stop sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: News headlines are a constant reminder that malware attacks and data leakage are on the rise. High-profile incidents that make big news might seem out of the ordinary. Yet businesses of every size face similar risks in the everyday acts of using digital technology and the internet for legitimate purposes. Posted: 23 Dec 2011 \| Published: 23 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Endpoint Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Escalating Targeted Web and Email Attacks sponsored by M86 Security WHITE PAPER: Today's cybercriminals are more dangerous and sophisticated than ever before, launching more targeted attacks for bigger payoffs. And with new emerging technologies, also come new ways of exploitation. In this resource, explore the growing issue of targeted web and email threats and discover a unique approach to mitigating them. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Email Threats \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats

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

February Essentials Guide on Threat Management sponsored by SearchSecurity.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Today, security pros must fight on multiple fronts as cybercriminals find new ways to exploit customers and their users. In this Information Security Essential Guide, get a comprehensive look into today’s threat landscape and gain new strategies to tackle emerging cyberattacks. Posted: 07 Feb 2012 \| Published: 07 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Security Management \| Security Standards \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Vulnerability Management

Global Threat Report December 2011 sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: Stay informed about the most important cybersecurity issues facing the IT community today. This special December 2011 Global threat report offers a review of what we’ve seen throughout the year, including the essential Top Ten Threats lists of 2011. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Published: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Virus Protection

Global Threat Report: July 2010 sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to get a full analysis of ESET’s ThreatSense.Net®, a sophisticated malware reporting and tracking system, which shows that the highest number of detections this month with almost 12.47% of the total was scored by the Win32/Conficker class of threat. Posted: 13 Aug 2010 \| Published: 13 Aug 2010 TOPICS: Anti-Spyware Software \| Application Security \| Data Security \| Information Security \| Malware \| Virus Detection Software \| Virus Protection

Hacking Back in Self-Defense: Is It legal? Should It Be? sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: The risk of being hacked is one that all businesses face. There is only so much that defensive and preventative security measures can do to protect your business. But what if you could hack the hacker? This white paper presents a radical solution for protecting your network. Posted: 06 Dec 2011 \| Published: 06 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Hackers \| Malware \| Network Security \| Risk Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies

How to Minimize Risk with a Software Vendor ‘Prenup’ sponsored by Iron Mountain WHITE PAPER: Explore the results of a recent IDG survey gauging IT leaders’ perspectives on technology escrow agreements with software vendors, as well as the importance of including verification services within them. Posted: 04 Jan 2012 \| Published: 04 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Business Continuation Services \| Business Continuity Planning \| Disaster Planning \| Disaster Recovery \| Software \| Vendors

How to Protect Your Business from the Coming Malware Storm sponsored by Webroot Software Pty Ltd WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the direct correlation between malware and Web evolution and points out the implications of this maturity on today's small and midsize businesses. Determine how SaaS security solutions compare to on-premise alternatives and review key factors to consider when evaluating cloud providers. Posted: 29 Jan 2012 \| Published: 29 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Malware \| Managed Security Services \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Software as a Service \| Web Services

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 TOPICS: Business Communications \| Business IT Alignment \| Business Management \| Business Process Management \| Business Process Management Software \| Business Processes \| Business Systems \| Software

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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.
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