Get Into the Zone Malware. An odd sounding word created to lump all malicious software programs, including viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, and other malevolent codes into one cause-your-computer-serious-hurt category. In 2005, Computer Economics released a report on malware. The…
Malware. An odd sounding word created to lump all malicious software programs,including viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, and other malevolent codes into onecause-your-computer-serious-hurt category.In 2005, Computer Economics released a report on malware. The good news was that forthe first time…
Why Do I Feel Like Somebody s Watching Me? Spyware is one of the fastest-growing internet threats. According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, spyware infects more than 90% of all PCs today. These unobtrusive, malicious programs are designed to…
Spyware is one of the fastest-growing internet threats. According to the National Cyber SecurityAlliance, spyware infects more than 90% of all PCs today. These unobtrusive, maliciousprograms are designed to silently bypass firewalls and anti-virus software without the user’sknowledge. Once embedded…
Who are the Players in the Antivirus Industry? Everyone in the United States has heard of the leading antivirus vendors Symantec, Mcafee, Computer Associates, and Trend Micro. These companies have market-leading presence in the United States. Microsoft, as well, has…
Everyone in the United States has heard of the leading antivirus vendors Symantec,Mcafee, Computer Associates, and Trend Micro. These companies have market-leadingpresence in the United States. Microsoft, as well, has plans become a key player in thismarket. Microsoft acquired intellectual…
What the Heck are Botnets? “A botnet is comparable to compulsory military service for windows boxes” – Stromberg () Botnets are networks of computers that hackers have infected and grouped together under their control to propagate viruses, send illegal spam,…
“A botnet is comparable to compulsory military service for windows boxes” – Stromberg()Botnets are networks of computers that hackers have infected and grouped together undertheir control to propagate viruses, send illegal spam, and carry out attacks that cause websites to…
What are Intrusion Detection Systems? Intrusion Detection System (IDS) are a necessary part of any strategy for enterprise security. What are Intrusion Detection systems? CERIAS, The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security, defines it this way:…
Intrusion Detection System (IDS) are a necessary part of any strategy for enterprise security. What areIntrusion Detection systems? CERIAS, The Center for Education and Research in Information Assuranceand Security, defines it this way:“The purpose of an intrusion detection system (or…