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ALSO CALLED: Malicious Threats, Malicious Computer Code, Malicious Logic, Joke Programs, Blended Threats, Malicious Software, Malicious Code, and Mobile Malware
DEFINITION: Polymorphic malware is harmful, destructive or intrusive computer software such as a virus, worm, Trojan or spyware that constantly changes ("morphs"), making it difficult to detect with anti-malware programs. Evolution of the malicious  … 
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Six Steps to Reduce Risk and Improve Control over Real-time Communications
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER: This paper identifies key concerns and identifies six steps to improve control over organizational use of real-time communications.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Enterprise | Instant Messaging | Malware | Security | VoIP | Worms
Hackers Announce Open Season on Web 2.0 Users and Browsers
sponsored by Purewire
WHITE PAPER: This paper details how the emergence of Web 2.0 has created a fertile threat environment for malware writers and distributors to spread their wares and offers a solution.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Endpoint Security | Identity Management | Identity Theft | Internet | Malware | Security Threats | Social Networking | Software as a Service | Web Browsers | Web Services Security
Security Virtualization: Re-architecting the Appliance Mentality
sponsored by Crossbeam Systems
WHITE PAPER: In order to determine what "security virtualization" really means, it is useful to understand how companies define and enforce their security and accompanying compliance policies today.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Application Security | Blade Servers | Data Centers | Databases | Malware | Network Processing | ROI | Security Policies | Security Software
Secure Web Gateway Buyer's Guide: How Websense Exceeds Gartner's Recommended Buying Criteria
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In August 2008, Gartner published "A Buyers Guide to Secure Web Gateways", this guide lists the most advanced features buyers should consider to help them select the best solution.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | GUI | Instant Messaging | Internet | Malware | Security | SSL | VPN | Web Services
Websense Messaging Security Solutions
sponsored by Websense, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Websense Email Security is a software-based gateway solution that incorporates multiple layers of real-time intelligence, providing protection against complex inbound and outbound threats.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Email Security | Internet | Malware | Messaging Security | Spam
Modern Malware Threats and Countermeasures
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
WHITE PAPER: Many of the early mass-infection events were highly publicized and very obvious events to the user, modern malware is usually designed to be much more subtle in its behaviors.
Posted: 17 Nov 2008 | Published: 12 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Adware | Malware | Security Threats | Software Viruses
Software as a Service: What You Should Consider When Moving to SaaS
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
EBOOK: Check out this expert eBook and learn about the current trends in the SaaS market and find out how these services can help your company thrive in today's difficult economy.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Anti-Spam Software | Application Security | Authentication | Data Encryption | Email Security | Malware | Network Security | Penetration Testing | Software as a Service | Vulnerability Management
Security Threat Report: July 2008
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This report gives a comprehensive insight into the events and trends that emerged during the first half of 2008, and helps businesses to stay ahead of today's increasingly covert threats.
Posted: 13 Nov 2008 | Published: 13 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Databases | Email | Malware | Security | Software | SQL | UNIX
VIPRE Takes a Bite out of Bloatware
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
WHITE PAPER: Enterprise antivirus is a “must have” in today's networking environments. However, to counter the latest malware threats, some market leaders simply stack new layers of functionality on top of their existing engines. The result: Bloatware.
Posted: 11 Nov 2008 | Published: 11 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Databases | Enterprise | Malware | Security | Security Threats | Vendors
Total E-mail Security
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
WHITE PAPER: Malware is becoming ever more sophisticated every day. Only through effective tools that incorporate fast responses against all categories of malware will organizations be able to maintain the health of their critical business systems.
Posted: 11 Nov 2008 | Published: 11 Nov 2008
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TOPICS:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Email | Email Security | Malware | ROI | Spam
Expert Tips for a Successful IDS & IPS Deployment
sponsored by Sourcefire
WHITE PAPER: The impact of a breach can be devastating for a financial institution. Taking both a pro-active and reactive approach to protecting your network and data is a must. Check out this E-Guide for expert tips on how deploying IDS/IPS can protect your network.
Posted: 06 Nov 2008 | Published: 07 Jun 2008
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TOPICS:  Authentication | Data Management | Data Security | Enterprise | Information Security | Intrusion Detection | Intrusion Detection Systems | Intrusion Prevention | Malware | Regulatory Compliance | Security Policies | Testing
Best Practices in Instant Messaging Management
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER: Instant messaging is a powerful tool, but is your organization protected from malware/viruses, reduced productivity and accidental transfer of sensitive documents? Read this paper to learn how to mitigate these risks.
Posted: 29 Oct 2008 | Published: 29 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Best Practices | Instant Messaging | Malware | Messaging Security | Networking | Productivity | Records Retention | Regulatory Compliance
Protection for Mac and Linux Computers: Genuine Need or Nice to Have?
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn more about the real threat from non-Windows platforms, the dangers of their distributing Windows viruses, the implications of their growing popularity, and the regulatory pressure to protect them.
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 | Published: 28 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Endpoint Security | Information Security | Linux | Mac OS | Malware | Regulatory Compliance | Security Threats | Windows
Top Five Strategies for Combating Modern Threats - Is Anti-virus Dead?
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn about the security implications of modern threats, where emerging technologies can add real value, and five key strategies for ensuring solid malware protection.
Posted: 28 Oct 2008 | Published: 28 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Access Control | Email Server Software | Endpoint Security | Malware | Network Security | Security Threats | Virus Protection
Presentation Transcript: Tearing Down the Fortress to Better Protect the Enterprise
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to understand cyber crime offenses and look at cloud service architecture. It examines what cloud service is, its benefits, and how to connect a cloud to create a hybrid web gateway.
Posted: 27 Oct 2008 | Published: 27 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Cybersecurity | Dashboards | Databases | Enterprise | Internet | Malware | VPN | Web Application Security
The State of Internet Security
sponsored by MessageLabs
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn how current trends in electronic communications can expose your company to greater security risks. A special emphasis is placed on malware, which will continue to evolve for the remainder of 2008.
Posted: 27 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Anti-Spam Software | Anti-Spyware Software | Email Security | Internet Security | Malware | Phishing | Spam
A Monthly Report from the RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center Phishing Repository
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Each month the RSA Anti-Fraud Command Center (AFCC) issues its Phishing Intelligence Report. We invite you to review the reports for your own benefit, and you are welcome to reuse the information and distribute it.
Posted: 17 Oct 2008 | Published: 16 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Customer Data Management | Data Security | Fraud Protection | Identity Theft | Malware | Online Financial Services | Phishing | SQL
Ping: Interview: Chris Nickerson of TruTV's 'Tiger Team'
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Chris Nickerson is your worst nightmare. He's the guy you never see coming, the one who can slip into your data center, install malware on any server he chooses and ease out without so much as a shadow on your security cameras.
Posted: 14 Oct 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Centers | Industrial Espionage | Malware | Outsourcing | Security Best Practices | Security Management | Security Systems | Security Threats
Protection in Numbers against Web Malware
sponsored by Blue Coat
PODCAST: Check out this podcast and learn about current trends in malware attacks and get tips for how your company can successfully overcome these threats.
Posted: 13 Oct 2008 | Premiered: 13 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Security | Internet Security | Malware | Remote Access Security | Security Threats | Web Application Security
Tearing Down the Fortress to Better Protect the Enterprise
sponsored by Blue Coat
WEBCAST: Check out this webcast and learn about the 5 key layers of malware defense that can provide multi-layered protection for your company.
Posted: 13 Oct 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TOPICS:  Data Management | Data Security | Enterprise Systems | Internet Security | Malware | Network Security | Security Threats
Malware: Just What You Need to Know
sponsored by Sunbelt Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides insights and tips regarding malware and, more specifically, how to protect your networks from it.
Posted: 07 Oct 2008 | Published: 07 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  HIPAA | Information Security | LAN | Malware | Network Security | Virus Protection
Endpoint Security and Control
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
TRIAL SOFTWARE: Learn how Sophos delivers complete protection against viruses, spyware and adware, controls VoIP, IM, P2P, games and removable storage devices and enables you to assess and control all endpoints.
Posted: 03 Oct 2008 | Published: 02 Oct 2008
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TOPICS:  Endpoint Security | Firewall Management | Instant Messaging Security | Linux | Mac OS | Malware | Peer-to-Peer Networking | Storage Devices | Virus Protection | VoIP | Windows
Applications, Virtualization, and Devices: Taking Back Control
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains why it is important to control unauthorized applications and devices, discusses the different approaches and highlights how integrating this functionality into malware protection is the simplest and cost-effective solution.
Posted: 02 Oct 2008 | Published: 23 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Instant Messaging | Malware | Security Audits | Security Policies | Security Threats | Storage Devices | VoIP
Effective Web Policies: Ensuring Staff Productivity and Legal Compliance
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how to create a policy that balances an organization's need for protection against an individual's expectations.
Posted: 02 Oct 2008 | Published: 23 Sep 2008
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TOPICS:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Compliance Audits | Compliance Best Practices | Internet Monitoring Software | Malware | Productivity | Security Best Practices | Security Policies
Stopping data leakage: Exploiting your existing security investment
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper gives practical guidance on how to use current investments in IT security technologies at the gateway and endpoint to support a high-profile acceptable use policy for data leakage prevention, and describes where new investments should be made.
Posted: 01 Oct 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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TOPICS:  Data Auditing | Data Encryption | Data Quality | Data Recovery | Email Threats | Malware | Network Security | Security Software
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MALWARE DEFINITION (continued): …  code can occur in a variety of ways such as filename changes, compression and encryption with variable keys.

Although the appearance of the code in polymorphic malware varies with each "mutation," the essential function usually remains the same. For example, a spyware program intended to act as a keylogger will continue to perform that function even though its signature changes. If the malicious program is … 
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