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Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracy
Why there is no global antivirus software conspiracyarticle rootMoneyYou say: "The fact that laws exist against releasing malicious code doesn't stop the majority of virus and worm authors from writing them. And their incentive to write an exploit has much more to do with bravado and bragging rights than money."This...
Tags: antivirus software, computer, incompetence, Odd H. Sandvik, profit, security, software, virus, viruses, worms
Discussion threads 2005-11-14
Simple Solution
I have a couple of simple solutions that would stop DDoS attacks, DOS attacks, worms, viruses, and spam:Firing squads for the offenders and banishing from the Internet any ISP that didn't cooperate with tracking down the culprits, along with life sentences for their CEOs and any employees involved for obstruction...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Internet service providers (ISPs), SECURITY, Viruses and worms
Discussion threads 2005-11-08
Employees don't care if the business fails
Employees don't care if the business failsTechRepublic own blogger extraordinaire HutchTech fired off this missive recently, which got me wondering whether everyone agrees that employees willfully ignore security precautions at work because they don't fear consequences."I recently came across this Trend Micro report in a SANS newsletter which claims that...
Tags: Blogging, SECURITY, Employees
Discussion threads 2005-09-22

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Linux/UNIX viruses and worms demand special attention
It wasn't that long ago that many administrators assumed Linux and other UNIX-based platforms were virtually invulnerable to viruses and worms. I'm not sure why they became so complacent in their analysis of viruses and worms, particularly since the first major worm launched in 1988 by Robert Morris was released...
Tags: Julia Greenfield, Linux, LINUX/UNIX, Unix, virus
Technical articles 2003-04-22
Linux/UNIX viruses and worms demand special attention
Not that long ago, many administrators assumed Linux and other UNIX-based platforms were virtually invulnerable to viruses and worms. I'm not sure why they became so complacent in their analysis of these threats, particularly since the first major worm, launched in 1988 by Robert Morris, was released on UNIX systems...
Tags: Julia Greenfield, Linux, LINUX/UNIX, Unix, virus
Technical articles 2003-06-25
Tech Tip: Advanced viruses may elude detection
Jonathan YardenMany IT pros feel helpless in the battleagainst the constant barrage of worms and viruses. When usingantivirus software, the general rule is to update automatically ordownload the latest virus definitions at regular intervals. But theproblem with antivirus software is that it only offers protectionfor known viruses; therefore, the software...
Tags: antivirus software, data encryption, Jonathan Yarden, malicious code, virus, worm
Technical articles 2003-12-08
Worms do battle while users miss the point
The rapid spread and equally rapid reengineering of some recent worms may be explained in large part by a raging war of words among the creators of the Bagle, MyDoom, and NetSky worms. At the end of February and beginning of March, there was a brief period when new versions...
Tags: worm, antivirus software, Netsky virus, Bagle virus, John McCormick, antivirus company, malware, antivirus, software
Technical articles 2004-03-15
Bagle.ag and Bagle.ai prevention and cure
By Robert Vamosi CNET News.comThe most recent variations of the Bagle worm family appear...
Tags: Bagle virus, Bagle.ag, Bagle.AI, Latest Bagle, Netsky virus
Technical articles 2004-07-21
TechRepublic's Windows Vista Security Guide 1: Viruses, worms, and spyware
Hardly a day goes by without news of a new virus or worm spreading its way across the Internet. In a constantly escalating battle, virus authors find new ways of attacking machines as antivirus vendors try to find new ways to prevent viruses. As an IT professional, you're caught in...
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Worm, Spyware, Virus, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
Download resources 2007-10-17
Netsky, Bagle.B, and Mydoom.F pose triple threat to networks
After a few relatively quiet months on the virus/worm front, administrators have been facing, over the past several weeks, a nearly continuous barrage of serious attacks from new and modified versions of earlier viruses and worms.DetailsLet's take a look at what you need to know about the recent versions of...
Tags: Netsky virus, John McCormick, e-mail, Bagle.B, MyDoom.F, network, Netsky.A, NetSky.C
Technical articles 2004-03-03
Virus hoaxes can drain IT resources and wreak network havoc
You probably receive a fair number of user-forwarded "virus warnings," most of which turn out to be hoaxes. But these are not just trivial pranks. They can be costly and time-consuming to deal with, and some may even threaten your security.“WARNING: XYZ virus will wipe your drive! Click here for...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, John McCormick, network, virus, e-mail
Technical articles 2002-06-17
Identify and reduce mobile device security risks
Providing mobile IT pros with remote access to all business apps may put a company's vital information at risk. Read Security in the Wireless Revolution to find out about todayÂ's available wireless systems and the type of security you need to avoid costly and dangerous security concerns.To a mobile worker,...
Tags: mobile, mobile device, virus, security, mobile marketing, PDA, e-mail virus, wireless
Technical articles 2004-07-19
A Guide to Centralized Spam and Virus Filtering
Spam and viruses constitute an enormous amount of mail on the Internet, wasting bandwidth and clogging the queues on defenseless mail servers. If delivered, the viruses also waste company resources as they spread. Mail administrators have taken a variety of approaches to defending their users from these two culprits, but...
Tags: Virus, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
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Tech Tip: Keep Exchange Server and your e-mail virus-free
By Mike MullinsE-mail viruses and worms continue to runrampant, and a new variant hits networks almost every week. Whilemany PCs have antivirus solutions installed, organizations shouldalso consider scanning for viruses at the Exchange Serverlevel. After installing Exchange Server, it's vitalthat you verify that your e-mail server and...
Tags: scanner, Microsoft Exchange Server, e-mail, server, antivirus, virus
Technical articles 2004-08-20
My system Hangs and everything wont move.
Hi Pc hangs and everything wont move. It happens on different times. After 30 minutes, sometimes after 1 hour, sometimes after 8 hours. Its a bit weird. I have 2 gig of memoryram. Is this a virus or a hardware problem. PLs help :DA couple of things to checkFirst test...
Tags: Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, virus, cdSAV32CLI SAV32CLI, line parameter
Discussion threads 2008-03-10
Windows Picture and Fax viewer is gone
Hi - I tried to run the regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll repair for this - but what I get is shimgvw.dll was installed but the Dll install entry point was not found. Dll install may not be exported, or a corrupt version of shimgvw.dll amy be in memory. Consider using...
Tags: Operating systems, Windows Picture, Fax Viewer, Microsoft Windows, Press OK
Discussion threads 2008-03-04
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
Knoppix Hacks: Scan for Viruses
Viruses and worms are a common problem in the computing world today. It seems every other day a new virus or worm comes out, and anti-virus vendors must quickly update their signatures to block the new outbreak. Unfortunately not everyone has a virus scanner installed on his system, or if...
Tags: Knoppix Linux, O'Reilly Media Inc., Virus, Cyberthreats, Viruses And Worms, Security
Book chapters 2004-10-20
Tech stuff and more
Tech stuff and moreblog rootWireless Network Security ConsiderationsA question I get asked a lot of times is "How do I secure my wireless router from outside use?". Some people are not afraid to share their broadband connection and never think twice about their wireless router configuration.  As long as you have...
Tags: Wi-Fi, Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, dnemec@..., wireless, wireless router, router, wireless network, network, SSID
Discussion threads 2005-09-12
Small Business Webcast: Keep Your Computer Free From Viruses and Worms (Level 100)
Just like catching a common cold, being infected with a computer virus never comes at a good time. If a user is concerned about a computer virus or worm infecting his business, then this webcast explains how to reduce the risk with antivirus software, firewalls, and how to get quick...
Tags: Computer Virus, Small Business, Virus, Computer, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security
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