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- Tech Tip: August 2003 sets the record for Internet security problems
- By Jonathan YardenThe month of August was a stressful month formost computer users, as numerous worms--namely MSBlast, Nachi, andSoBig.F--raged across the Internet. All of these worms causedproblems, but SoBig.F surely takes the prize for being the worst ofthe bunch. I suspect that SoBig.F will unfortunately setthe bar...
- Tags: Internet, Internet security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, MSBlast worm, Nachi, security, Sobig, software, worm
- Technical articles 2003-12-08
- How TechRepublic members stopped MSBlast and SoBig.F viruses
- The past few months have served as a not-so-gentle reminder that the threat from viruses and worms is far from over. It had been nearly eight months since a significant outbreak had made headlines, but within weeks, IT pros—and the rest of the online world—were focused on several high-profile bugs:...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, MSBlast worm, Paul Baldwin, server, Sobig, TechRepublic Members, virus
- Technical articles 2003-10-10
- Lock IT Down: August 2003 sets the record for Internet security problems
- The following opinion piece was written by Jonathan Yarden in response to the recent spate of viruses. It originally appeared in the Sept. 8 edition of the Internet Security Focus e-newsletter. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of TechRepublic or its editors.August was a stressful month for...
- Tags: information technology, Internet, Internet security, Jonathan Yarden, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, MSBlast worm, Nachi, security, Sobig, software, worm
- Technical articles 2003-09-16
- The Convergence of Viruses and Spam: Lessons Learned from the SoBig.F Experience
- This paper discusses the SoBig.F virus and the need for email protection. It then describes how MessageLabs protects against various online threats, and the precautions to be taken to protect against email threats. Download this white paper to learn about how MessageLabs' Email Security System protects against...
- Tags: MessageLabs Ltd., Spam, Sobig, Virus, Convergence, E-mail, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications
- White papers 2003-09-16
- Have you read the latest on Sobig, whaling, and UNIX?
- Between your near constant firefighting and the sheer speed at which the IT industry changes, you may miss out on important or interesting news and information. To wrap up the week and make sure you haven't missed anything, take a look at our recap of things you may have overlooked...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Viruses and worms, Operating systems, SECURITY, John Sheesley, Sobig, Unix
- Technical articles 2003-08-29
- Fast-spreading SoBig.F may harbor a dangerous Trojan
- The SoBig.F worm has continued to pound organizations, ISPs, and individual users to the point that numerous parties in IT are now calling it the fastest-spreading virus ever. Now it also appears that the virus and its variants may be carrying a dangerous hidden Trojan.The TrojanAccording to antivirus companies Sophos...
- Tags: F-Secure Corp., John McCormick, Sobig, trojan horse
- Technical articles 2003-08-22
Additional Resources
- Preventing Worm and Virus Outbreaks With Cisco Self-Defending Networks
- In recent years, infections such as MyDoom, Blaster, Sasser, SQL Slammer, and SoBig have disrupted corporate applications, Websites, banks, and airlines, and have shown how vulnerable organizations are to attack. These attacks are increasing in severity, speed, and number, leaving organizations in need of greater security resources. The Cisco Self-Defending...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Virus, Cisco Self-Defending Network Strategy, Security, Viruses And Worms
- White papers 2004-12-01
- Tuning Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam on UltraSPARC T1 and T2 Processor-Powered Servers
- Electronic mail is a business-critical function in virtually every enterprise, and it is also one that is under constant attack. Well-known viruses such as Melissa, and worms like SoBig have propagated through email and have disrupted user PCs and corporate networks worldwide. Fraudulent email messages find their ways into inboxes...
- Tags: Symantec Corp., T2, Anti-spam, Sun Microsystems Inc., T1, Sun UltraSPARC, Server, E-mail Message, Brightmail Inc., E-mail, Phishing, Viruses And Worms, Security, Online Communications, Spam And Phishing
- White papers 2007-12-07
- MCI accused of harboring spammers
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- Tags: Spam, Internet service providers (ISPs), Cyberthreats, Send-Safe Web site, MCI Inc., spammer, Spamhaus, Send-Safe
- Technical articles 2005-02-08
- New Bagle damages security software
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- Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, software, trojan horse, Bagle virus, antivirus, security
- Technical articles 2005-03-01
- No mutiny from Microsoft's bounty
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- Tags: Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Sasser worm, Microsoft Corp., worm, informant
- Technical articles 2004-11-05
- E-mail viruses getting smarter
- Stay on top of the latest tech news with our free IT News Digest e-newsletter, delivered each weekday. Automatically sign up today! Computer viruses spread by e-mail are growing more sophisticated as virus writers and spammers are thought to be joining forces in an effort to make smarter bugs, a...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Spam, e-mail virus, virus, MessageLabs Ltd., e-mail, virus writer
- Technical articles 2004-08-18
- Sendmail DNS flaw could lead to DoS attacks
- The widely used open source Sendmail Mail Transfer Agent MTA has been reported to be vulnerable to a denial of service DoS attack if an attacker sends a malformed DNS reply packet. The DNS code in Sendmail is at fault.DetailsSee the FreeBSD-SA-03:11.sendmail security advisory for more details. The advisory describes...
- Tags: denial of service, DNS, John McCormick, Sendmail Inc.
- Technical articles 2003-09-08
- Who is responsible for security: Can we move past the finger-pointing?
- No matter which operating system is running on the device you're using to read this article, you're vulnerable to being hacked. Modern operating systems are too complex to be completely secure in every respect. Let that sink in—what you are doing right now is not 100 percent secure and never...
- Tags: Operating systems, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows, Mark Kaelin, security, operating system, Internet
- Technical articles 2003-09-11
- Virus report points to profit-hungry hackers
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- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Spyware, Viruses and worms, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, trojan horse, malware, Netsky virus, virus, malicious software
- Technical articles 2004-11-04
- New Zone Alarm to warn of viruses
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- Tags: Viruses and worms, Firewalls, Network security, virus, antivirus, ZoneAlarm, Zone Labs Inc., security, firewall
- Technical articles 2004-05-24
- Lock IT Down: Blaster, Welchia, and SobigF pose triple threat to networks
- After several months of relative calm on the virus front with only low-level threats, last week the Blaster worm assaulted many networks and wreaked havoc on a lot of PCs. This week, the Welchia worm—which is actually supposed to remove Blaster—arrived and began causing additional problems. Not only that, but...
- Tags: Blaster worm, information technology, John McCormick, Microsoft Corp., network, worm
- Technical articles 2003-08-20
- Tech Tip: Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy
- By Jonathan YardenSince the first computer viruses appeared inthe DOS era, there's been an ongoing digital arms race between theauthors of malicious code and the companies that write antivirussoftware. Many people believe there's a global conspiracy going onbetween these two factions to benefit both groups. And for some,increasing virus and...
- Tags: antivirus software, computer, conspiracy, software, virus, vulnerability, worm
- Technical articles 2003-12-08
- Watchdog-attacking Bagle ramps up
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- Tags: Spyware, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, trojan horse, Bagle virus, security
- Technical articles 2005-03-02
- Sasser keeps squirming into homes, businesses
- By Robert Lemos ...
- Tags: Sasser worm, worm, computer
- Technical articles 2004-05-05
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