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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,
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. Typically, bot worms have exploited vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems
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Web Security SaaS: The Next Generation of Web Security
sponsored by Webroot Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This paper outlines Web security solutions that focus on increasing overall security effectiveness and reducing the burden on IT departments. It describes the challenges facing many SMB environments and identifies critical elements that make for lower-cost and easier-to-manage solutions. The paper highlights Webroot's SaaS security offering.
Posted: 01 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Oct 2009
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Case Study: Panda Security Enables Gloucestershire NHS to Communicate Effectively and Safely
sponsored by Panda Security
CASE STUDY:
Learn how Gloucestershire NHS was able to help 1700 client computers send and receive vital information safely and efficiently by installing Panda's Managed Office Protection Antivirus solution.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009
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Global Threat Trends October 2009
sponsored by ESET
WHITE PAPER:
Review this report to see what threats had the highest number of detections in the past month according to the results of a sophisticated analysis provided by ESET's ThreatSense.Net.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 Sep 2009
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Presentation Transcript: The Future of Information-Centric Security
sponsored by Palisade Systems, Inc.
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
Read this presentation transcript to learn what speaker Rich Mogull has to say about the importance of data protection and the future of security in terms of the way security decisions and security breaches affect business.
Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Published: 11 Sep 2009
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The 10 Most Dangerous Risks to Microsoft Security
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
Security has always been an important part of any IT infrastructure. This white paper has tips to help improve your awareness of some of the more important risks threatening your Microsoft infrastructure.
Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 13 May 2009
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Laying the IT Security Foundation
sponsored by Lumension
WHITE PAPER:
Learn how in today's evolving threat landscape you need to lay the proper IT security foundation that proactively addresses the root cause of attacks such as Conficker.
Posted: 06 Apr 2009 | Published: 06 Apr 2009
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WORMS DEFINITION (continued): … 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. Sometimes the presence of a bot worm causes the infected computer to repeatedly crash. Often, however, the user of an infected computer may not be aware of the trouble until … Worms definition sponsored by SearchSecurity.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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