The Threat Monitor podcast is a semimonthly tip from SearchSecurity.com that focuses on current information security threats, including hack attacks, viruses, worms, Trojans, backdoors, bots, spyware and DDoS, and provides you with the tactics required to defend against them.noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:42:40 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com30125http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/en-usnoAll Rights Reserved, Copyright 2000 - 2006, TechTargetcomputer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,The Threat Monitor podcast is a semimonthly tip that focuses on current information security threats, including hack attacks, viruses, worms, Trojans, backdoors, bots, spyware and DDoS, and provides you with the tactics required to defend against them.The Threat Monitor podcast is a semimonthly tip that focuses on current information security threats, including hack attacks, viruses, worms, Trojans, backdoors, bots, spyware and DDoS, and provides you with the tactics required to defend against them.SearchSecurity.comeditor@searchsecurity.comSearchSecurity.comhttp://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/08/finding-malware-on-your-windows-box.htmlThu, 16 Aug 2007 09:13:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-4477961848886502340Security professionals typically overlook the Windows command line, instead spending their time with more complex GUI-based forensics tools. In this tip, Ed Skoudis explains how just a few command-line tricks can help users closely examine the configuration of a Windows machine and discover whether a box is infected by malware.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noSecurity professionals typically overlook the Windows command line, instead spending their time with more complex GUI-based forensics tools. In this tip, Ed Skoudis explains how just a few command-line tricks can help users closely examine the configuration of a Windows machine and discover whether a box is infected by malware.SearchSecurity.comSecurity professionals typically overlook the Windows command line, instead spending their time with more complex GUI-based forensics tools. In this tip, Ed Skoudis explains how just a few command-line tricks can help users closely examine the configuration of a Windows machine and discover whether a box is infected by malware.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/08/metamorphic-malware-sets-new-standard.htmlThu, 16 Aug 2007 09:11:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-5439550429463361161Mutating computer viruses have been around for some time, but one type of malware possesses the ability to constantly rewrite its own code to successfully evade the most sophisticated antivirus systems. Noah Schiffman explains how metamorphic malware works, how it differs from polymorphic malware and which defense strategies are best for enterprises.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noMutating computer viruses have been around for some time, but one type of malware possesses the ability to constantly rewrite its own code to successfully evade the most sophisticated antivirus systems. Noah Schiffman explains how metamorphic malware works, how it differs from polymorphic malware and which defense strategies are best for enterprises.SearchSecurity.comMutating computer viruses have been around for some time, but one type of malware possesses the ability to constantly rewrite its own code to successfully evade the most sophisticated antivirus systems. Noah Schiffman explains how metamorphic malware works, how it differs from polymorphic malware and which defense strategies are best for enterprises.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/07/unified-communications-infrastructure.htmlThu, 19 Jul 2007 16:18:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-3771596350842191647Unified communications systems promise exciting productivity gains for workers and cost savings for businesses, but many often underestimate the security threats facing them. John Burke outlines the dangers facing unified communications and how to mount an effective defense.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noUnified communications systems promise exciting productivity gains for workers and cost savings for businesses, but many often underestimate the security threats facing them. John Burke outlines the dangers facing unified communications and how to mount an effective defense.SearchSecurity.comUnified communications systems promise exciting productivity gains for workers and cost savings for businesses, but many often underestimate the security threats facing them. John Burke outlines the dangers facing unified communications and how to mount an effective defense.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/07/investigating-logic-bomb-attacks-and.htmlThu, 19 Jul 2007 16:16:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-1521498628398070657There are a lot of dirty and destructive pieces of software out there, but a logic bomb may cause some of the most damage. Triggered by the smallest of events, logic bombs can wreck computers, networks, and even an organization's precious profits. In this tip from our Ask the Experts section, contributor Ed Skoudis explains how to prepare for a hacker's detonation.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noThere are a lot of dirty and destructive pieces of software out there, but a logic bomb may cause some of the most damage. Triggered by the smallest of events, logic bombs can wreck computers, networks, and even an organization's precious profits. In this tip from our Ask the Experts section, contributor Ed Skoudis explains how to prepare for a hacker's detonation.SearchSecurity.comThere are a lot of dirty and destructive pieces of software out there, but a logic bomb may cause some of the most damage. Triggered by the smallest of events, logic bombs can wreck computers, networks, and even an organization's precious profits. In this tip from our Ask the Experts section, contributor Ed Skoudis explains how to prepare for a hacker's detonation.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/06/mergers-and-acquisitions-building-up.htmlThu, 21 Jun 2007 16:56:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-4219796064946551797Mergers and acquisitions are common headlines in today's information security world, and that's great news for malicious hackers and data thieves. When companies join forces, they often leave themselves open to attack. In this tip, contributor Ed Skoudis reviews the top merger-related threats and how to avoid them.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noMergers and acquisitions are common headlines in today's information security world, and that's great news for malicious hackers and data thieves. When companies join forces, they often leave themselves open to attack. In this tip, contributor Ed Skoudis reviews the top merger-related threats and how to avoid them.SearchSecurity.comMergers and acquisitions are common headlines in today's information security world, and that's great news for malicious hackers and data thieves. When companies join forces, they often leave themselves open to attack. In this tip, contributor Ed Skoudis reviews the top merger-related threats and how to avoid them.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/06/finding-and-blocking-web-application.htmlThu, 7 Jun 2007 09:02:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-2653174391115413545Web application server attacks are nothing new, but attackers are coming up with creative new ways to penetrate them. Information security expert Peter Giannoulis examines how data-hungry attackers are using Web application servers to crack into back-end databases, and offers advice on what can be done to protect Web infrastructures.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noWeb application server attacks are nothing new, but attackers are coming up with creative new ways to penetrate them. Information security expert Peter Giannoulis examines how data-hungry attackers are using Web application servers to crack into back-end databases, and offers advice on what can be done to protect Web infrastructures.SearchSecurity.comWeb application server attacks are nothing new, but attackers are coming up with creative new ways to penetrate them. Information security expert Peter Giannoulis examines how data-hungry attackers are using Web application servers to crack into back-end databases, and offers advice on what can be done to protect Web infrastructures.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/05/windows-vista-security-flaws-show.htmlThu, 17 May 2007 15:37:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-6062805490590346657Microsoft has touted Windows Vista as its most secure operating system ever. But if that's the case, why has it already been the subject of several high-profile security problems? As Ed Skoudis explains, despite its improvements, Vista's security posture is far from perfect.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noMicrosoft has touted Windows Vista as its most secure operating system ever. But if that's the case, why has it already been the subject of several high-profile security problems? As Ed Skoudis explains, despite its improvements, Vista's security posture is far from perfect.SearchSecurity.comMicrosoft has touted Windows Vista as its most secure operating system ever. But if that's the case, why has it already been the subject of several high-profile security problems? As Ed Skoudis explains, despite its improvements, Vista's security posture is far from perfect.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/05/employee-profiling-proactive-defense.htmlThu, 3 May 2007 09:57:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-1950957924949543492Employee profiling is one technique to combat malicious insiders, but organizations should tread carefully. As identity and access management expert Joel Dubin writes, protecting data and systems against insiders with criminal intentions requires a multifaceted defensive strategy.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noEmployee profiling is one technique to combat malicious insiders, but organizations should tread carefully. As identity and access management expert Joel Dubin writes, protecting data and systems against insiders with criminal intentions requires a multifaceted defensive strategy.SearchSecurity.comEmployee profiling is one technique to combat malicious insiders, but organizations should tread carefully. As identity and access management expert Joel Dubin writes, protecting data and systems against insiders with criminal intentions requires a multifaceted defensive strategy.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/04/reputation-systems-gaining-credibility.htmlThu, 19 Apr 2007 06:55:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-942721688559505450Now that nearly all organizations are employing some sort of antispam technology, spammers know their only hope for success lies with outwitting spam-detection strategies. But as Mike Rothman writes, the emergence of reputation-based systems is making it easier to weed out spam before it ever reaches the network gateway.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/04/polymorphic-viruses-call-for-new.htmlThu, 5 Apr 2007 16:20:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-8738463918532347110Attackers are always looking for innovative ways to dodge antivirus software, and many of the bad guys are now creating polymorphic code to do just that. But it's not just the malware writers who are raising the bar. In this tip from our Ask the Experts section, contributor Ed Skoudis explains how antimalware vendors are responding to this emerging threat.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/03/plentiful-voip-exploits-demand-careful.htmlThu, 15 Mar 2007 11:36:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-3823224432027213001Enterprise VoIP vendors may tout "plug-and-play" products that are ready to run right out of the box, but those vendors may not be taking security into consideration. As information security threats expert Ed Skoudis writes, there are many potential VoIP threat vectors, but packet-based telephony services can be secured with due diligence and adherence to best practices.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noEnterprise VoIP vendors may tout "plug-and-play" products that are ready to run right out of the box, but those vendors may not be taking security into consideration. As information security threats expert Ed Skoudis writes, there are many potential VoIP threat vectors, but packet-based telephony services can be secured with due diligence and adherence to best practices.SearchSecurity.comEnterprise VoIP vendors may tout "plug-and-play" products that are ready to run right out of the box, but those vendors may not be taking security into consideration. As information security threats expert Ed Skoudis writes, there are many potential VoIP threat vectors, but packet-based telephony services can be secured with due diligence and adherence to best practices.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/03/security-risks-of-google-notebook.htmlThu, 1 Mar 2007 14:07:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-6070319479604759485Security practitioners know to keep sensitive information under lock and key, but as Web services proliferate, ensuring that information remains private is more difficult than ever. In this tip, Ed Skoudis examines how one of Google's latest Web applications, Google Notebook, can lead to accidental exposure of sensitive data, and provides five ways to reduce the chances of a data leak.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noSecurity practitioners know to keep sensitive information under lock and key, but as Web services proliferate, ensuring that information remains private is more difficult than ever. In this tip, Ed Skoudis examines how one of Google's latest Web applications, Google Notebook, can lead to accidental exposure of sensitive data, and provides five ways to reduce the chances of a data leak.SearchSecurity.comSecurity practitioners know to keep sensitive information under lock and key, but as Web services proliferate, ensuring that information remains private is more difficult than ever. In this tip, Ed Skoudis examines how one of Google's latest Web applications, Google Notebook, can lead to accidental exposure of sensitive data, and provides five ways to reduce the chances of a data leak.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/02/pod-slurping-latest-data-threat.htmlThu, 15 Feb 2007 08:57:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-1627371847649610241Allow iPods in the office? Perhaps it's time to reevaluate that<br />device policy, as iPods pose more danger to the corporate network<br />than it might seem. In this tip, contributor Peter Giannoulis<br />introduces pod slurping, the latest hacking technique, and explains<br />how revising corporate policies can prevent potential data leaks.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noAllow iPods in the office? Perhaps it's time to reevaluate that device policy, as iPods pose more danger to the corporate network than it might seem. In this tip, contributor Peter Giannoulis introduces pod slurping, the latest hacking technique, and explains how revising corporate policies can prevent potential data leaks.SearchSecurity.comAllow iPods in the office? Perhaps it's time to reevaluate that device policy, as iPods pose more danger to the corporate network than it might seem. In this tip, contributor Peter Giannoulis introduces pod slurping, the latest hacking technique, and explains how revising corporate policies can prevent potential data leaks.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/02/is-can-spam-act-help-or-hindrance.htmlThu, 1 Feb 2007 11:01:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-8958810027406725963<span style=";font-family:Franklin Gothic Book;font-size:85%;" ><span style=";font-family:'Franklin Gothic Book';font-size:10;" >Three years have passed since CAN-SPAM was enacted, but has this legislation truly contained unsolicited commercial email? In this tip, contributor Joel Dubin examines if the law has effectively cracked down on spamming activities and examines how to put a stop to this email misuse.<o:p></o:p></span></span>0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noThree years have passed since CAN-SPAM was enacted, but has this legislation truly contained unsolicited commercial email? In this tip, contributor Joel Dubin examines if the law has effectively cracked down on spamming activities and examines how to put a stop to this email misuse.SearchSecurity.comThree years have passed since CAN-SPAM was enacted, but has this legislation truly contained unsolicited commercial email? In this tip, contributor Joel Dubin examines if the law has effectively cracked down on spamming activities and examines how to put a stop to this email misuse.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/01/ten-emerging-malware-trends-for-2007.htmlWed, 17 Jan 2007 09:59:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-116904610284981629From phishing threats to zero-day flaws, hackers have certainly developed many sophisticated ways to exploit vulnerabilities for their gain. And, as SearchSecurity.com's information security expert Ed Skoudis explains, new methods are constantly being discovered. In this podcast, Skoudis outlines 10 emerging malware trends and provides tools and tactics to defend against them.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noFrom phishing threats to zero-day flaws, hackers have certainly developed many sophisticated ways to exploit vulnerabilities for their gain. And, as SearchSecurity.com's information security expert Ed Skoudis explains, new methods are constantly being discovered. In this podcast, Skoudis outlines 10 emerging malware trends and provides tools and tactics to defend against them.SearchSecurity.comFrom phishing threats to zero-day flaws, hackers have certainly developed many sophisticated ways to exploit vulnerabilities for their gain. And, as SearchSecurity.com's information security expert Ed Skoudis explains, new methods are constantly being discovered. In this podcast, Skoudis outlines 10 emerging malware trends and provides tools and tactics to defend against them.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2007/01/eight-top-information-security-events.htmlSat, 13 Jan 2007 14:58:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-116871834181092617From WMF exploits to the Veterans Affairs data breach, information security threats were plentiful in 2006. In this tip, contributor Joel Dubin reviews what grabbed the attention of hackers in the information security world in 2006 and explains how they set the tone for 2007.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noFrom WMF exploits to the Veterans Affairs data breach, information security threats were plentiful in 2006. In this tip, contributor Joel Dubin reviews what grabbed the attention of hackers in the information security world in 2006 and explains how they set the tone for 2007.SearchSecurity.comFrom WMF exploits to the Veterans Affairs data breach, information security threats were plentiful in 2006. In this tip, contributor Joel Dubin reviews what grabbed the attention of hackers in the information security world in 2006 and explains how they set the tone for 2007.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/12/using-steganography-for-securing-data.htmlThu, 21 Dec 2006 08:48:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-116670893687773165Steganography is a useful technique for securely storing sensitive<br />data, but the difficulty in detecting its usage can create an<br />opportunity for digital miscreants. Michael Cobb explains how to<br />ensure the practice isn't used maliciously.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noSteganography is a useful technique for securely storing sensitive data, but the difficulty in detecting its usage can create an opportunity for digital miscreants. Michael Cobb explains how to ensure the practice isn't used maliciously.SearchSecurity.comSteganography is a useful technique for securely storing sensitive data, but the difficulty in detecting its usage can create an opportunity for digital miscreants. Michael Cobb explains how to ensure the practice isn't used maliciously.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-simple-steps-ensure-database.htmlThu, 16 Nov 2006 09:46:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-116368846943672391An enterprise database stores an organization’s most valuable assets, and just one small mistake can lead to a data security disaster. In this tip, Michael Cobb looks at five common database vulnerabilities and the simple steps that can eradicate them.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noAn enterprise database stores an organization’s most valuable assets, and just one small mistake can lead to a data security disaster. In this tip, Michael Cobb looks at five common database vulnerabilities and the simple steps that can eradicate them.SearchSecurity.comAn enterprise database stores an organization’s most valuable assets, and just one small mistake can lead to a data security disaster. In this tip, Michael Cobb looks at five common database vulnerabilities and the simple steps that can eradicate them.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/10/defensive-measures-for-evolving.htmlWed, 18 Oct 2006 13:31:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-116119282779366948From image spam to cross-site scripting, hackers certainly have a large arsenal of weapons to choose from. But as AT&amp;T recently learned, hackers are putting a new twist on ever-dependable phishing schemes to gain access to confidential and sensitive information. In this tip, Ed Skoudis examines how phishing tactics have evolved and what enterprises can do to defend themselves.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noFrom image spam to cross-site scripting, hackers certainly have a large arsenal of weapons to choose from. But as AT&amp;T recently learned, hackers are putting a new twist on ever-dependable phishing schemes to gain access to confidential and sensitive information. In this tip, Ed Skoudis examines how phishing tactics have evolved and what enterprises can do to defend themselves.SearchSecurity.comFrom image spam to cross-site scripting, hackers certainly have a large arsenal of weapons to choose from. But as AT&amp;T recently learned, hackers are putting a new twist on ever-dependable phishing schemes to gain access to confidential and sensitive information. In this tip, Ed Skoudis examines how phishing tactics have evolved and what enterprises can do to defend themselves.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/10/malware-changing-landscape.htmlWed, 4 Oct 2006 16:10:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-115999268732695930Malware is arguably growing faster than ever before, but not in ways the industry has come to expect. Even though the days of the superworm might be numbered, contributor Mike Chapple says it's time for organizations to adapt their defense postures because the next generation of threats won't be as easy to detect.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noMalware is arguably growing faster than ever before, but not in ways the industry has come to expect. Even though the days of the superworm might be numbered, contributor Mike Chapple says it's time for organizations to adapt their defense postures because the next generation of threats won't be as easy to detect.SearchSecurity.comMalware is arguably growing faster than ever before, but not in ways the industry has come to expect. Even though the days of the superworm might be numbered, contributor Mike Chapple says it's time for organizations to adapt their defense postures because the next generation of threats won't be as easy to detect.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/09/does-blogging-pose-enterprise.htmlWed, 20 Sep 2006 15:34:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-115878097119242260While blogging can be a useful marketing and communications tool, if not controlled it can pose significant risks to corporate information security. In this tip, SearchSecurity.com expert Mike Chapple examines these risks and how they can be reduced by creating and implementing blogging policies.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noWhile blogging can be a useful marketing and communications tool, if not controlled it can pose significant risks to corporate information security. In this tip, SearchSecurity.com expert Mike Chapple examines these risks and how they can be reduced by creating and implementing blogging policies.SearchSecurity.comWhile blogging can be a useful marketing and communications tool, if not controlled it can pose significant risks to corporate information security. In this tip, SearchSecurity.com expert Mike Chapple examines these risks and how they can be reduced by creating and implementing blogging policies.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/09/laptop-crypto-do-it-but-realize-its.htmlThu, 7 Sep 2006 08:43:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-115763308036617140With headlines declaring data thefts becoming more prevalent and increasingly scarier, the need for enterprises to enforce laptop security is as crucial as ever. In this tip, Ed Skoudis reviews the pros and cons of laptop encryption and explains how, while it is the not the final solution, it can keep your data secure -- even if it falls in the hands of the enemy.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noWith headlines declaring data thefts becoming more prevalent and increasingly scarier, the need for enterprises to enforce laptop security is as crucial as ever. In this tip, Ed Skoudis reviews the pros and cons of laptop encryption and explains how, while it is the not the final solution, it can keep your data secure -- even if it falls in the hands of the enemy.SearchSecurity.comWith headlines declaring data thefts becoming more prevalent and increasingly scarier, the need for enterprises to enforce laptop security is as crucial as ever. In this tip, Ed Skoudis reviews the pros and cons of laptop encryption and explains how, while it is the not the final solution, it can keep your data secure -- even if it falls in the hands of the enemy.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/08/battling-image-spam.htmlWed, 16 Aug 2006 16:08:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-115575906680100009In the ever-changing world of threats, spammers have once again discovered a new way to bypass spam filters using a new technique called “image spam.” In this tip, Mike Chapple provides an example of image spam and explains how the threat can hurt your organization, and what you can do to protect against these attacks.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noIn the ever-changing world of threats, spammers have once again discovered a new way to bypass spam filters using a new technique called “image spam.” In this tip, Mike Chapple provides an example of image spam and explains how the threat can hurt your organization, and what you can do to protect against these attacks.SearchSecurity.comIn the ever-changing world of threats, spammers have once again discovered a new way to bypass spam filters using a new technique called “image spam.” In this tip, Mike Chapple provides an example of image spam and explains how the threat can hurt your organization, and what you can do to protect against these attacks.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/08/avoiding-scourge-of-dns-amplification.htmlWed, 2 Aug 2006 13:23:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-115453946601888574DNS amplification attacks can generate enough bogus traffic to blow almost anyone off the Internet. Learn how these packet flood attacks work and how to defend your organization.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noDNS amplification attacks can generate enough bogus traffic to blow almost anyone off the Internet. Learn how these packet flood attacks work and how to defend your organization.SearchSecurity.comDNS amplification attacks can generate enough bogus traffic to blow almost anyone off the Internet. Learn how these packet flood attacks work and how to defend your organization.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,http://threatmonitor.blogspot.com/2006/07/secure-instant-messaging-in-enterprise.htmlThu, 13 Jul 2006 11:56:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30745025.post-115280633879025394Instant messaging can be a conduit through which viruses come in to and sensitive data goes out of the corporate network. Enterprises need a thorough IM policy and the technical measures to back it up, regardless of whether IM is allowed or strictly prohibited. This tip outlines the factors you should consider when writing an IM policy and the technical measures for enforcing it.0editor@searchsecurity.com (SearchSecurity.com)noInstant messaging can be a conduit through which viruses come in to and sensitive data goes out of the corporate network. Enterprises need a thorough IM policy and the technical measures to back it up, regardless of whether IM is allowed or strictly prohibited. This tip outlines the factors you should consider when writing an IM policy and the technical measures for enforcing it.SearchSecurity.comInstant messaging can be a conduit through which viruses come in to and sensitive data goes out of the corporate network. Enterprises need a thorough IM policy and the technical measures to back it up, regardless of whether IM is allowed or strictly prohibited. This tip outlines the factors you should consider when writing an IM policy and the technical measures for enforcing it.computer,security,threats,,information,security,threats,hack,attacks,,viruses,,worms,,Trojans,,backdoors,,bots,,spyware,,idenity,theft,and,DDoS,