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May 25, 2013

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ALSO CALLED: UCE, Unsolicited Bulk e-Mail, Email Spam, Spamming, Unsolicited Commercial e-Mail, Spams, UBE, Junk Email, e-Mail Spam DEFINITION: Spam is unsolicited e-mail on the Internet. (E-mail that is wanted is sometimes referred to as ham.) From the sender's point-of-view, spam is a form of bulk mail, often sent to a list obtained from a spambot or to a list obtained by companies that specialize in creating e-mail distribution lists. To the receiver, it usually seems like junk e-mail. Spam is roughly equivalent to unsolicited telephone … Definition continues below.
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How to Send Zillions of Emails a Day sponsored by Message Systems WHITE PAPER: Many organizations send out millions of emails each day, but unless you manage your email efforts correctly, you might be draining resources and frustrating your customer base. This white paper counts down four tips to help you get it right. Posted: 08 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Dec 2012 TOPICS: CRM \| CRM Best Practices \| Customer Interaction Services \| Customer Loyalty \| Customer Retention \| Customer Satisfaction \| Email \| Email Management \| Email Marketing \| Email Software \| Messaging Software \| Spam

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

University of South Florida secures big data with Dell SonicWALL sponsored by Dell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: In order to keep up with dramatic increases in network traffic, the The University of Southern Florida's Pediatric Epidemiology Center needed to upgrade the processing capacity of its firewall. In addition, it needed an effective anti-spam solution. Check out this short case study to learn more. Posted: 22 Feb 2013 \| Published: 30 Nov 2012 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Data Security \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Firewall Server Hardware \| Firewall Server Software \| Network Security \| Security \| Spam

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

Future-Proofing Email Security sponsored by McAfee, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Are you thinking of migrating to a cloud-based security strategy? Read this whitepaper to learn why a hybrid deployment of on-premise appliances and SaaS may be your best bet to combating email security challenges. Posted: 14 Feb 2013 \| Published: 31 May 2011 TOPICS: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Email \| Email Encryption \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Email Security Policies \| Email Security Services \| Email Security Software \| Network Traffic Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Virtual Appliance

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 TOPICS: Firewall Management \| Malware \| Network Security \| Security \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Spam \| User Experience

Enterprise Device Management: A Brave New World sponsored by Fiberlink EGUIDE: Learn how implementing a strong mobile device management solution can help you avoid security risks and compliance violations while allowing access by your users personal devices. Posted: 06 Feb 2012 \| Published: 06 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Acceptable Use Policies \| Applications Management \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Security \| Smart Phones \| Spam \| Tablet PC \| Wireless Security

About to Buy Guide: Spam/virus protection for Exchange sponsored by Mimecast EGUIDE: This expert e-guide explores the value of a comprehensive email security strategy, and compares the pros and cons of various approaches. Discover how you can gain the antispam and antivirus protection you need to keep email threats at bay and productivity high. Posted: 05 Jun 2012 \| Published: 05 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Email \| Email Archiving \| Email Management \| Email Security \| Email Threats \| Spam \| Virus Protection

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

Global Threat Report January 2012: Where are the 419s of Yesteryear? sponsored by ESET WHITE PAPER: This January 2012 Global Threat report offers information and articles on today's threat environment including the lastest list of the top 10 threats. View now to gain key insight from security researchers and experts exploring 419s, the need for need anti-virus, anti-malware or anti-spam, 2012 trends, PUAs and more. Posted: 13 Feb 2012 \| Published: 13 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Internet Security \| Malware \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Virus Protection

The Seven Deadly Traps of IPv6 Deployment - And How to Avoid Them sponsored by Infoblox WHITE PAPER: The transition to IPv6 is unavoidable. How it will happen and the effects of it are the questions to ask now. Posted: 25 Jan 2012 \| Published: 25 Jan 2012 TOPICS: IP \| IP Address Management \| IP Addresses \| IP Networks \| IPv6 \| Network Address Translation \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Spam

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

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

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

Death and Taxes...and Hackers sponsored by Imperva VIDEO: View this video to learn about a tax scheme that is sweeping through the internet, and how to avoid falling victim to it. Posted: 01 Apr 2011 \| Premiered: 01 Apr 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Email Security \| Hackers \| Phishing \| Spam

Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server sponsored by ESET DATA SHEET: ESET Mail Security for Microsoft Exchange Server blocks all types of email-borne malware and spam. It scans your email traffic with industry-leading precision, low system footprint and high scanning speed - so slowdowns will be a thing of the past Posted: 25 Mar 2011 \| Published: 25 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Email Security \| Malware \| Microsoft Exchange \| Penetration Testing \| Phishing \| Real Time Operating Systems \| Spam \| Virus Protection

Fortune 200 Firm Achieves Global Email Protection sponsored by WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. CASE STUDY: Eaton Corporation, a premier industrial manufacturer, is an industry leader in diversified power management and ranks in the Fortune 200. Posted: 15 Mar 2011 \| Published: 15 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Content Management \| Email Security Services \| Malware \| Messaging Security \| Network Security \| Spam \| Virus Protection

Spam 2011: Protection Against Evolving Threats sponsored by Proofpoint, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The very best anti-spam solutions today deliver 95% effectiveness. Unfortunately, that’s not good enough. Check out this white paper to see how enterprises can defend themselves with a comprehensive and adaptive anti-spam solution such as the Proofpoint Protection Suite. Posted: 09 Mar 2011 \| Published: 09 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Email Security \| Email Threats \| Malware \| Phishing \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Spyware \| Virus Protection

Sophos Security Threat Report 2011 sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Let our new 2011 Security Threat Report be your weapon in the battle against malware. It describes the significant threats of 2010, what to watch for in 2011, and more importantly, what you need to do to get ahead of them. Posted: 07 Feb 2011 \| Published: 07 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Malware \| Mobile Device Management \| Passwords \| Removable Media \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Threats \| Social Networking \| Spam

Stop Phishing: A Guide to Protecting Your Web Site Against Phishing Scams sponsored by GeoTrust, Inc. ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In this guide, you’ll learn more about phishing, why it has become such a widespread problem, and the negative impact that a phishing attack can have on your company and your customers. You’ll also learn how SSL and EV SSL technology can help protect your website, your business, and ultimately your bottom line. Posted: 02 Feb 2011 \| Published: 02 Feb 2011 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Data Security \| Identity Theft \| Phishing \| Security Threats \| Spam \| SSL \| Web Site Monitoring

2010 Threat Report sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Websense® Security Labs™ uses the Websense ThreatSeeker® Network to discover,classify, and monitor global Internet threats and trends. Featuring the world’s first Internet HoneyGrid™, the system uses hundreds of technologies to parse through more than 1 billion pieces of content daily,searching for security threats. Posted: 11 Jan 2011 \| Published: 11 Jan 2011 TOPICS: Crime \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Security \| Malware \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats \| Spam

E-Guide: Enterprise UTM Security: The Best Threat Management Solution? sponsored by NETGEAR Inc. EGUIDE: If you believe everything you read, enterprise unified threat management (UTM) products and appliances are the silver bullet for information security. However, I've never met a security professional who believes everything they read. UTM provides decent network security for small to midsized businesses, but probably has no place in the enterprise. Posted: 10 Dec 2010 \| Published: 10 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Intrusion Prevention \| Malware \| Security Best Practices \| Security Infrastructure \| Security Software \| Security Threats \| Spam

Presentation Transcript: Rogue Security Software - An In-Depth Look And The Challenges For Business sponsored by Sunbelt Software PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript, Chris Boyd, GFI Software’s Senior Threat Researcher, provides an in-depth look into Rogue antivirus. He details the damage it can cause and how they have been tailored to look like legitimate products. You will also learn what businesses can do to better protect their network and end users from these threats. Posted: 03 Dec 2010 \| Published: 03 Dec 2010 TOPICS: Anti-Spam Software \| Anti-Spyware Software \| Malware \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Threats \| Spam \| Virus Protection

Exchange Insider E-Zine - Volume 5: When Disaster Strikes in Exchange Server 2010 sponsored by Google EZINE: Volume 5 of the Exchange Insider e-zine looks at how Exchange Server 2010’s database availability groups can ease an administrator’s backup and disaster recovery stress. Also learn how Forefront Protection 2010 can help defend Exchange 2010 servers from spam and malware attacks, and best practices for email archiving and e-discovery. Posted: 27 Oct 2010 \| Published: 27 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Backups \| Continuous Data Protection \| Data Recovery \| Database Performance Management \| Disaster Recovery \| Electronic Discovery \| Email Archiving \| High Availability \| Microsoft Exchange \| Regulatory Compliance \| Spam \| Storage Replication Software

Slipping Through The Cracks Of Web Services To Serve Malware sponsored by Trend Micro, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Today's generation of cybercriminals continue to find more ways to abuse commonly used Web services for spamming and to spread malware. Leveraging the ever-growing number of Web 2.0 and computing platforms to facilitate operations, cybercriminals have moved away from simple and so much more. Posted: 26 Oct 2010 \| Published: 26 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Cybersecurity \| Cyberterrorism \| Malware \| Search Engine Optimization \| Security Software \| Spam \| Web 2.0

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SPAM DEFINITION (continued): … marketing calls except that the user pays for part of the message since everyone shares the cost of maintaining the Internet. Spammers typically send a piece of e-mail to a distribution list in the millions, expecting that only a tiny number of readers will respond to their offer. It has become a major problem for all Internet users. The term spam is said to derive from a famous Monty Python sketch ("Well, we have Spam, tomato & Spam, egg & Spam, Egg, bacon & Spam...") that was current when spam first began arriving on the Internet. SPAM is a trademarked Hormel meat product that …
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