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- Microsoft targets password stealers
- Microsoft's June 10 update of its Malicious Software Removal Tool MSRT was updated to detect and remove game password-stealing malware. The results are pretty amazing - more than 2 million PCs disinfected in the first week (out of some 330 million downloads of the MSRT). by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: Password, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Malicious Software Removal Tool, Taterf, Frethog, Viruses And Worms, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-06-21
- School District Saves Hundreds of Support Hours With Operating System Upgrade
- The Perry School District, in central Iowa, has about 1,850 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12. The district uses technology very effectively to create a productive learning environment. However, an increase in malicious software downloads and unauthorized system changes impaired computers and caused performance problems. With the help of...
- Tags: Operating System, School District, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Microsoft Windows, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Viruses And Worms, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Security
- Case studies 2008-06-01
- Google hosting malware? Google says they were!
- Google hosting malware? Google says they were!If Google is not immune to this stuffThen how is anyone else EVER going to be, who have much less experience, manpower, etc. than Google?RE: Google hosting malware? Google says they were!I just used the link in the article to test yahoo.com. Here is...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spyware, Google Inc., past 90-day, hosting malware, Google Says, malicious software
- Discussion threads 2008-05-26
- Portal Enhances Manageability, Performance, and Security With New Server Solution
- CentrumXP.pl, a leading IT-focused Web portal in Poland, showcases the latest Microsoft products and technologies. To demonstrate the advantages of the latest software to users and to improve the site itself, the owners of CentrumXP.pl deployed Windows Server 2008 along with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008....
- Tags: Performance, Server, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Portals, Web Technology, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Performance Management, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Security
- Case studies 2008-05-01
- 5.49 mln unique samples of malicious software in 2007
- AV Test reported that it saw 5.49 mln unique samples of malicious software in 2007, 5x more than the 972,606 it saw in 2006. by AM
- Tags: Sample, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security, AM
- Blog posts 2008-02-09
- TechNet Webcast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Malicious Software and Unwanted Software Trends (Level 200)
- Data from hundreds of millions of Internet-connected systems and some of the Internet's busiest online services gives Microsoft a unique view of the security threats facing Internet users. This webcast provides an in-depth view of the recent trends that Microsoft has seen in malicious software malware and in potentially unwanted...
- Tags: Software, Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Internet, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Tools & Techniques, Security, Management
- Webcasts 2007-11-13
- Surf Knight (zip)
- Surf Knight is a web browser specially designed for kids. It includes a friendly design and parental controls that will empower the younger users with the latest technology, as well as protecting them from undesired content and malicious software.
- Tags: Malicious Software, Surf Knight, Web Browsers, Viruses And Worms, Internet, Security
- Software downloads 2007-11-07
- IT Manager Webcast: Microsoft Security Intelligence Report: Latest Trends in Vulnerabilities and Malicious Software (Level 100)
- Data from hundreds of millions of Internet-connected systems and some of the Internet's busiest online services gives Microsoft a unique view of the security threats facing Internet users. This webcast provides an in-depth view of the recent trends that Microsoft has seen in software vulnerabilities, malicious software malware, spyware, adware,...
- Tags: Webcast, Vulnerability, Microsoft Corp., Malicious Software, Internet, Digital Media, Viruses And Worms, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- Webcasts 2007-11-01
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (exe)
- The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which,...
- Tags: Antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Malicious Software, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Security, Software
- Software downloads 2007-06-13
- Malicious Software Defense: Have we moved beyond the need for anti-virus and spyware protection software?
- With the decrease in the total number of viruses, some have theorized that the need for virus protection is becoming less and less necessary. Protecting systems such as servers and workstations is nothing new. In fact, using anti-virus software was the first method enlisted to stop malicious code from infecting...
- Tags: Software, Antivirus, Virus, Malicious Software, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Security, Spyware
- White papers 2007-05-01
- The Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool: Progress Made, Trends Observed
- Microsoft Corp. has made significant investments over the past few years in research into malicious software (or "Malware") and in developing technology to help customers mitigate the security risk that it creates. As part of this investment, Microsoft has built a dedicated anti-malware team that is responsible for researching malicious...
- Tags: Malware, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Malicious Software, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Security, Software
- White papers 2006-06-01
- Are Mac users too complacent about security?
- The BBC News says Mac users are "too smug". Commentator Bill Thompson says:Mac users demonstrate an indefensible smugness when it comes to the dangers of having their systems compromised by malicious software and opened up to exploitation by others Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger here. ;-)Thompson also says:After...
- Tags: Linux, Apple Macintosh
- Blog posts 2006-01-16
- Protect your enterprise from malicious software with the versatility of GFI Mail Security
- GFI's Mail Security is a sophisticated and powerful tool for preventing viruses and other malicious code from breaching your organization's defenses. The best way to prevent the spread of viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malicious code is with a good defensive tool that stops the offending software...
- Tags: Malicious Code, TechRepublic Inc., Virus, Malicious Software, GFI, E-mail, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications
- Download resources 2006-01-09
- Mirror 2005 Standard Edition Q3 (zip)
- Reflect backup all your important data easily with Mirror 2005 Standard Edition. Targeted at both experienced and non-experienced users, Mirror 2005 will protect your data against malicious software attacks, accidental deletion or change, and even hardware failures. Keep track of your data as it changes over time by browsing its...
- Tags: Malicious Software, Backups, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Software downloads 2005-09-07
- Flaw may hide malicious software
- Flaw may hide malicious softwareApparently the technique really works..."Microsoft said it is not aware of the trick being employed to hide software.";-)What? What?"According to Microsoft, the issue is not a security vulnerability, but a function within the operating system that could be misused."Splitting hairs aren't we Microsoft? My unlocked...
- Tags: Construction, Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, SECURITY, Operating systems, Viruses and worms, Microsoft Corp., long registry key, registry key, window, operating system, malicious software
- Discussion threads 2005-08-26
- Defense-in-Depth Protection Against Malicious Software-Level 200
- Malicious software has become increasingly advanced; worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively. This session describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can help protect various components of a computing infrastructure from malicious software attacks, including client computers, servers and networking devices. The...
- Tags: Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Webcasts
- TechNet Webcast: Defense in Depth Against Malicious Software (Part 1 of 3): Malicious Software Defense and Recovery (Level 200)
- Malicious software has become increasingly advanced; worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively. This webcast describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can help protect a computing infrastructure from malicious software attacks. After providing overviews of malware and defense-in-depth, this webcast describes how...
- Tags: Recovery, Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Security
- Webcasts
- Microsoft Executive Circle Webcast: Security 360 With Mike Nash: Beyond Viruses: The Progression of Malicious Software
- This webcast discusses the evolving nature of malicious software. The webcast explains how to respond to emerging threats and better protect an organization from viruses. The webcast redefines malware and points out what companies can do to identify, prevent, and control this pernicious threat. The webcast concludes with a list...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Virus, Malicious Software, Digital Media, Viruses And Worms, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Security
- Webcasts
- TechNet Webcast: Defense in Depth Against Malicious Software (Part 1 of 3): Malicious Software Defense and Recovery (Level 200
- Malicious software has become increasingly advanced. Worms and viruses can propagate more quickly and evade detection more effectively than ever before. This webcast series describes how a defense-in-depth approach to antivirus solution design can help protect a computing infrastructure from malicious software attacks. After providing overviews of malware and defense-in-depth,...
- Tags: Recovery, Webcast, Microsoft TechNet, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Digital Media, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- Webcasts
- Small Business Webcast: Security Alert: How to Protect Your Business (Level 100)
- The bad news is there is a lot of bad stuff out there: malware, pirates, viruses, and more evil. The good news is that the industry, and Microsoft, has made great strides in its efforts to combat and prevent malicious software attacks. In this webcast the presenter discusses the dangers...
- Tags: Small Business, Microsoft Corp., Security Alert, News, Malicious Software, Viruses And Worms, Cyberthreats, Security
- Webcasts
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