Network intrusion detection and prevention and malware removal news, help and research - SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com

Network intrusion detection and prevention and malware removal

Premium Access

Register now for unlimited access to our premium content across our network of over 70 information Technology web sites.
By submitting you agree to receive email from TechTarget and its partners. If you reside outside of the United States, you consent to having your personal data transferred to and processed in the United States. Privacy

  • October patches fix four threats

    A memory corruption problem that allows arbitrary code to run is one of the big issues addressed in this monthly patch parade.  Article | 09 Oct 2007

  • Cool things about security, nothing about Britney Spears

    This list features the coolest pieces of Microsoft Windows content on the Interweb. Na nu, na nu.  Column | 01 Oct 2007

  • Security Bytes: Sophos spots Windows validation worm

    Also: A new Internet Explorer flaw makes the browser vulnerable to remote attackers and Sun patches a trio of flaws in StarOffice.  Article | 06 Jul 2006

  • Security Bytes: Major spammer offers an allocution

    Meanwhile, McAfee acquires Preventsys; a new Snort fix is released; Microsoft launches Web-based security services; and a group forms to tackle health industry flaws.  Article | 07 Jun 2006

  • Zero-day threat targets Microsoft Word

    Update: Symantec says a targeted exploit uses Microsoft Word to open a backdoor in users' systems. It recommends blocking .doc files at the network perimeter. Microsoft is working on a fix.  Article | 19 May 2006

  • Windows threats are evolving

    Windows security threats are not what they used to be. In years past, most security problems were related to how Windows operating systems interacted with Internet Explorer. Now, however, there are four new trends with which you need to concern yours...  Article | 15 May 2006

  • Q & A: The evolution of spyware

    This past week, antispyware vendor Webroot Software Inc., with headquarters in Boulder, Colo., released its quarterly State of Spyware report, which reviews malicious software trends. The company also made news by teaming with the FBI in an identity ...  Interview | 12 May 2006

  • Fresh Bagels offer baked-in rootkits

    The prolific worm's latest variants now sport rootkit functionality; one AV firm says most malware may soon include rootkits because attackers won't be able to resist the ROI.  Article | 30 Mar 2006

  • Surveillance exposes malware that comes back from the dead

    By using test machines to surf questionable Web sites, one vendor has found malware that outsmarts today's defenses, often by recreating itself after being deleted.  Article | 23 Mar 2006

  • Rooting out a rootkit

    As if you didn't have enough to worry about with all the viruses, worms and spyware dilemmas plaguing your Windows environment -- now you have to think about rootkits. In this Windows Security learning center, learn everything you need to know about ...  Article | 06 Mar 2006

  • See More: News on Network intrusion detection and prevention and malware removal
About Network intrusion detection and prevention and malware removal

These days, malware can make its way onto your windows desktop machine in any number of ways: rootkit infections, Trojan horse downloads, email phishing and zero-day flaws. With the tips and tools you'll find in our malware intrusion detection, prevention and removal section, you'll be well equipped to fight the fight against the malware infestations that have plagued Windows desktops for years. Learn how to know when your system has become infection, how to prevent these infections from happening in the future and how to remove malware after it has made its way onto your system.