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ALSO CALLED: Email Worms, Software Worms, W32, Linux Worms, Mass Mailing Worms, Application Worms, Worm Viruses, Computer Worms, IM Worms, AIM Worms, Internet Worms, Network Worms, Worm Attacks, and Database Worms
DEFINITION: A bot worm is a self-replicating malware program that resides in current memory (RAM), turns infected computers into zombies (or bots) and transmits itself to other computers. A bot worm may be created with the ultimate intention of creating a botnet
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Comprehensive LAN Security: A Business Requirement
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The ProCurve ProActive Defense strategy delivers a cohesive network security approach, backed by products and services designed to give businesses the best possible chance to keep their networks up and running.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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Symantec™ Endpoint Protection: A Unified, Proactive Approach to Endpoint Security
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This white paper describes how Symantec Endpoint Protection enables organizations to leverage these technologies in a holistic manner to protect against endpoint threats at all levels.
Posted: 20 Dec 2008 | Published: 20 Dec 2008
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Stopping Online Spam before It Can Impact Your Business
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This white paper examines the many threats, challenges, and risks businesses experience from online spam, It also presents the advantages of Azaleos ProtectXchange e-mail security services and how they can be deployed.
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 19 Sep 2008
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Five Ways to Improve Your Wireless Security
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A wireless network can help your employees stay productive as they move around your company, but to take advantage of the benefits of wireless networking, you need to be sure that your network is safe from hackers and unauthorized users.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Feb 2008
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The Evolution of Endpoint Security
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This podcast describes Network Access Control and how endpoint security is evolving. It defines endpoint security and examines the challenges of making the traditional endpoints work effectively together as external threats have evolved.
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WORMS DEFINITION (continued): … that functions as a vehicle for the spread of viruses, Trojans and spam. Typically, bot worms have exploited vulnerabilities in Windows operating systems but attacks are increasingly targeting other types of applications, including antivirus software. In December 2006, a bot worm called Big Yellow exploited a vulnerability in the corporate version of Symantec's security software. One of the earliest …
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