Worms ( Email Worms, Software Worms, W32, Linux Worms, Mass Mailing Worms, Application Worms, Worm Viruses, Computer Worms, IM Worms, AIM Worms, Internet Worms, Network Worms, Worm Attacks, and Database Worms) Definition

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ALSO CALLED: Email Worms, Software Worms, W32, Linux Worms, Mass Mailing Worms, Application Worms, Worm Viruses, Computer Worms, IM Worms, AIM Worms, Internet Worms, Network Worms, Worm Attacks, and Database Worms
DEFINITION:

A bot worm is a self-replicating malware program that resides in current memory (RAM), turns infected computers into zombies (or bots) and transmits itself to other computers. A bot worm may be created with the ultimate intention of creating a botnet that functions as a vehicle for the spread of viruses, Trojans and spam. …
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Recent Vendor Reports on Worms
Massively Scalable NAS Infrastructure Requirements: Understanding Baseline Capabilities in Dense File Storage Environments sponsored by Exanet WHITE PAPER: Posted: 19 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: A certain set of baseline feature requirements is emerging for the massively scalable NAS environments, including massive capacity, performance, high availability, and manageability. TOPICS: Backups \| Data Management \| Fibre Channel \| High Availability \| NAS \| Storage Management \| Worms

The Advantages of a Hosted Security Model sponsored by Websense, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Posted: 19 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Apr 2008 SUMMARY: Learn how organizations today are responding to the new amount types of email threats. This white paper discusses how a hosted security is now a viable solution for organizations and is increasingly deployed to ensure better security and reduced costs. TOPICS: Application Hosting \| Email Security \| Spam \| TCO \| Worms

Tangled Web: Undercover Threats, Invisible Enemies sponsored by MessageLabs WHITE PAPER: Posted: 05 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 SUMMARY: Check out this white paper and learn more about crucial danger points for any business that doesn't defend itself adequately against undercover threats and invisible enemies. TOPICS: Email Security \| Email Security Services \| Information Security \| Internet Security \| Spyware \| Worms

Securing Your Business with Your Network: Security Made Simple sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. BROCHURE: Posted: 22 Feb 2008 \| Published: 01 Dec 2006 SUMMARY: Cisco® networking technologies lead the industry in protecting your company's confidentiality. TOPICS: Networking \| ROI \| Security \| Worms

WORMS DEFINITION (continued): …

Typically, bot worms have exploited vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems but attacks are increasingly targeting other types of applications, including antivirus software. In December 2006, a bot worm called Big Yellow exploited a vulnerability in the corporate version of Symantec's security software.

One of the earliest bot worms was Zotob, which exploited a buffer overflow vulnerability, allowing malicious hackers to gather personal and financial information from targeted computers and networks. …
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