Anti-Spyware programs can combat spyware in two ways:
1. Real-time protection, which prevents the installation of spyware
2. Detection and removal of spyware.
Many anti-spyware/adware tools require a frequently-updated database of threats.
Anti Spyware
State of Internet Security, Q3 - Q4, 2009 by Websense Security Labs
published by Websense on Feb 23, 2010
This report summarizes the significant findings of Websense researchers using the ThreatSeeker Network during the six-month period ending December 2009.
The Cost Benefits of a Hybrid Approach to Security
published by Websense on Feb 23, 2010
This white paper, sponsored by Websense, discusses the benefits of unified content security, and it provides cost comparisons between conventional and hybrid management of the security infrastructure.
Understanding and Teaching Heuristics
published by ESET on Feb 17, 2010
This paper is designed to provide a basic understanding of what heuristics are and how they are used in the anti-malware industry.
Top Computer Threats in the United Kingdom - January 2010
published by ESET on Feb 17, 2010
View this ESET Monthly UK threat report to find out the top computer threats in the UK.
The Top Ten Threats for January 2010 at a Glance
published by ESET on Feb 17, 2010
Analysis of ESET's ThreatSense.Net®, a sophisticated malware reporting and tracking system, shows that the highest number of detections this month, with almost 9.90%, was the Win32/Conficker class of threat.
Endpoint Security: Proactive Solutions for Networkwide Platforms
published by ESET on Feb 17, 2010
This white paper examines the looming threat horizon that is forcing companies to reexamine their endpoint security functions and discusses ESET's solution for integrated security management that is built around its advanced heuristic technology.
Cyberwarfare and the enterprise: Is the threat real?
published by ESET on Feb 11, 2010
Why all the hype? Is cyberwarfare really something enterprise information security professionals should be concerned about? It's hard to know what the next cyber crisis will be, but here are a few best practices that enterprise security teams should consider to avoid becoming victims.
2010: Cybercrime Coming of Age
published by ESET on Feb 11, 2010
This document combines the thoughts of both Research teams in ESET Latin America and ESET, LLC into a single paper, proposing a comprehensive vision of how the threatscape is likely to evolve in 2010.
Security-as-a-Service: Threat Mitigation from the Cloud
published by Mimecast on Feb 05, 2010
Securing your email is a complex process that takes time and uses resources that can be better deployed elsewhere in your business. Moving on-premise email security into the cloud not only saves time and money, but also reduces risk and takes advantages of economies of scale to deliver an effective, dedicated security platform that unshackles users and releases the potential of your mail.
The Game of the Name - Malware Naming, Shape Shifters and Sympathetic Magic
published by ESET on Jan 21, 2010
3rd International Conference on Cybercrime Forensics Education & Training. What is the information that the end-user or end-site really needs to know about an incoming threat?
Staying Safe on the Internet
published by ESET on Jan 21, 2010
The traffic lights are always at amber on the Internet, because there are always risks, so here are some tips for reducing your exposure to attacks from cybercriminals.
Free but Fake: Rogue Anti-malware
published by ESET on Jan 21, 2010
Unfortunately, people are frequently seduced by the word "free" and overestimate the supposed benefits such products offer. In order to illustrate this type of malicious methodology, the case of a rogue product is analyzed here.
ESET Monthly Threat Report for the United Kingdom: December 2009
published by ESET on Jan 08, 2010
This report provides a report of the Top Computer Threats in the United Kingdom.
Beyond PCI Checklists: Securing Cardholder Data with Tripwire's Enhanced File Integrity Monitoring
published by Tripwire on Mar 31, 2009
How do organizations pass their PCI DSS audits yet still suffer security breaches? Paying attention to PCI DSS checklists only partially secures the cardholder environment. Learn the next steps for fully securing your data.
The Tangled Web: Silent Threats and Invisible Enemies
published by MessageLabs Symantec Hosted Services on Feb 03, 2010
The emergence of covert information theft as a key tactic of malware propagators. Most importantly, the paper highlights the crucial danger points for any business that doesn't defend itself against viruses which operate in the background.
Think Your Network is Secure? Think again: Trend Micro Security Assessment eBook
published by Trend Micro SPN on Nov 24, 2009
How do you measure security effectiveness? Conventional security solutions may appear to be holding back targeted malware attacks but this eBook shows you how to check the performance of your current infrastructure. Whether you are 'secure', 'infected' or 'recovering', you can benefit from a Threat Discovery Assessment.
Botnets Exposed: Stopping Next-Generation Attacks
published by McAfee Inc on Nov 20, 2009
The increasing sophistication and dynamism of multi-vectored network attacks, including use of botnets to deliver threats deep inside the enterprise, requires rethinking network security. In light of this sophistication and the corresponding multi-pronged attacks, traditional exploit-based solutions fail to be effective countermeasures to secure the network.
The Forrester WaveT: Web Filtering, Q2 2009
published by McAfee ITWhitePapers on Nov 17, 2009
One of your biggest challenges is evaluating and selecting vendor products and services. That's why Forrester created the Forrester Wave, making it easy for you to make well-informed decisions. This complimentary Forrester Wave report on Web Filtering ($795 retail value) offers: An in-depth evaluation of Web filtering vendors, based on 53 criteria and a powerful Excel spreadsheet that allows you to easily compare products and get in-depth data and analysis about each one.
The Forrester WaveT: Email Filtering, Q2 2009
published by McAfee ITWhitePapers on Nov 17, 2009
One of your biggest challenges is evaluating and selecting vendor products and services. That's why Forrester created the Forrester Wave, making it easy for you to make well-informed decisions. This complimentary Forrester Wave report on Email Filtering ($1749 retail value) offers: An in-depth evaluation of email security filtering vendors, based on 57 criteria, a powerful Excel spreadsheet that allows you to easily compare products and get in-depth data and analysis about each one, and tools to develop a custom shortlist based on your company's unique requirements.
The State of Today's Firewall Management Challenges
published by McAfee Inc on Nov 16, 2009
With all the benefits and opportunities the Internet provides, it can also be a very inhospitable place, requiring organizations' constant vigilance to protect themselves from attack. To better understand important security issues affecting organizations today, IDC recently completed a survey of more than 260 IT and Firewall managers and executives in the US and Europe that aimed to profile their organization's firewall deployments.
Is a Unified Threat Management solution right for you?
published by McAfee Inc on Nov 16, 2009
Today's small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and the remote branch offices of larger organizations face increasing Internet-borne security risks. This paper discusses integrated network security appliances that can help these organizations enhance their security easily and affordably.
Threat Vector Series: Web Protection for Midsize Organization
published by McAfee Inc on Nov 16, 2009
Browsers are the least-protected and therefore easiest medium for transferring malware, which is why protecting your company against web-borne threats should be part of a total security solution. This brief explains the key benefits of implementing a web security solution with McAfee. Read more.
Preventing Data Breaches in Privileged Accounts Using Access Control
published by BeyondTrust on Nov 13, 2009
It is critical that organizations are proactive in their approach to mitigating insider threats. Week-after week there are disturbing, déjà vu-like stories of significant data breaches, arrests connected to insider attacks, or investigation reports emphasizing the necessity to control privileged accounts that hold highly sensitive data. This white paper explores insider attacks, threats and risks involved across every enterprise. Lastly, we will recommend a sound, cost-saving solution to prevent a disaster from happening to a company's financial assets and reputation using access control.
From Trust to Process: Closing the Risk Gap in Privileged Access Control
published by BeyondTrust on Nov 13, 2009
In this whitepaper, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) examines this critical issue in IT security administration in light of the BeyondTrust approach to helping businesses move from a trust-based system to a secure, auditable process in order to provide a higher standard of control and better support for regulatory compliance.
A Process-based Approach to Protecting Privileged Accounts & Meeting Regulatory Compliance
published by BeyondTrust on Nov 13, 2009
This white paper outlines a sound process-based approach in protecting critical privileged accounts that are found in virtually every application, database and infrastructure device throughout enterprises. This paper will present BeyondTrust PowerKeeper as a solution to secure passwords for privileged accounts in heterogeneous IT environments. Through features such as automated password resets and management workflows, secure storage of credentials, and a sealed operating system, PowerKeeper is the only solution in the market that is fully heterogeneous out-of-the-box.
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