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In computing, Phishing is a criminal activity using social engineering techniques. Phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy person or business in an electronic communication.

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100% Malware-Free Email: A Guaranteed Approach
By : Panda Security Published Date: Feb 26, 2008
E-mail is the primary communication tool upon which every business and corporation depends.  This communication source is also the battleground where cybercriminals use sophisticated email infiltration-techniques to propagate malware and attack corporate networks.
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Panda Security
Assessing Endpoint Security Solutions- Why Detection Rates Aren't Enough
By : Sophos Plc. Published Date: Mar 04, 2008
Evaluating the performance of competing endpoint security products is a time-consuming and daunting task. Enterprise decision-makers have to rely on independent competitive comparisons, performance benchmarks, and detection certifications, all covering different solutions and criteria, providing conflicting results.
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Sophos Plc.
Comparing Email Management Systems that Protect Against Spam, Viruses, Malware & Phishing Attacks
By : Sunbelt Software Published Date: Jan 31, 2007
Sunbelt Software engaged Osterman Research to survey organizations that are using five different email management systems including Barracuda Spam Firewall, GFI MailEssentials, McAfee GroupShield for Microsoft Exchange, and Symantec Brightmail and Sunbelt Ninja Email Security.
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Sunbelt Software
ESET Global Threat Report 2007
By : ESET Published Date: Jan 15, 2008
As another year draws to a close, few can have failed to notice the plagues of malicious software, floods of fraudulent emails and the generally increased pestilence of our online world, marking out 2007 as one of the most remarkable in the history of malware.  This report covers the top malware threats in 2007 and provides monthly summaries.
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ESET
Heuristics Analysis: Detecting Unknown Viruses
By : ESET Published Date: Sep 19, 2007
Anti-virus does much more than reactively detect known viruses; it proactively scans for unknown ones too. So, how do scanners really work? The aim of this paper is to reduce some of the confusion around the workings of AV technology, and to clarify what is realistic to expect from AV protection, particularly heuristic analysis.
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ESET
Identity Protection Services
By : Perimeter Published Date: Jul 27, 2007
Download this free paper about read about identity protection services and how it can help fortify the trust that customers place on their Financial Institutions.

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Perimeter
Image Spam: The Latest Attack on the Enterprise Inbox
By : Secure Computing Published Date: Nov 20, 2006
Spammers have now fired a new barrage of image spam using randomized images that appear identical to the human eye, yet appear to be entirely unique to most anti-spam software. Many of the changes to the images contained within spam messages are so subtle that they require a pixel-by-pixel examination of the image in order to detect the differences.  Read how Secure Computing effectively addresses this problem.

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Secure Computing
Internet Fraud--Don't Become the Next Victim
By : Global Knowledge Published Date: Dec 20, 2005
Protect yourself from the fraudulent techniques of phishing and pharming with the helpful tips in this paper.
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Global Knowledge
Network Costs of Spam
By : COMDOM Software Published Date: Jul 19, 2007
This paper provides an overview of costs of spam facing large organizations, such as multinational enterprises, universities, and governments, as well as small and medium sized businesses that own or operate networks used by employees and other end users.
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COMDOM Software
Non Intrusive Learning Patterns (NILP): The Intelligent Spam Filtering Technology of the Future
By : Microworld Published Date: Jul 30, 2007
NILP from MicroWorld is an advanced, next generation technology that detects Spam and Phishing mails using unique algorithms. Before we see how NILP works, let’s first check out the magnitude of spam trouble and why traditional methods are failing to counter it.
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Microworld
PDF Spam: A Step Ahead of Image Spam
By : GFI Published Date: Jul 24, 2007
This white paper explains what makes spam such an unbearable problem and how spamming tactics are evolving daily to beat anti-spam software. The latest tactic is to use the common PDF file format to send image spam. By using PDF attachments to send images instead of embedding them in the body of the email message, spammers have taken the cat-and-mouse game with anti-spam software developers to a new level.
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GFI
SMB Security: The Threat Landscape and the Plan of Action
By : Microworld Published Date: Jul 03, 2007
The Small and Medium Businesses contribute to around 68% of the world economy while making up for 80% of the employment. The security needs, issues and priorities of SMBs are different in many ways from that of large Business Houses.
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Microworld
Steganography: Secret Files Lurking Inside Photos and Music
By : ESET Published Date: Apr 19, 2007
Steganography is the science of hiding data inside of items, such as sound and picture files.  Listen to this podcast to learn more about steganography and the potential IT security concerns it poses.
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ESET
The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats - An Osterman Research White Paper
By : McAfee Published Date: Apr 01, 2008
Messaging, internal and Web-based threats are increasing in number and severity.  In this paper, you will learn the variety of ways messaging and web security capabilities can be managed, how to define a multi-layer defense strategy and implement key techniques, and anticipate future trends in the messaging threat landscape.
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McAfee
The Latest Advancements in SSL Technology
By : VeriSign Published Date: Mar 01, 2008
Protect your site with the latest in SSL technologies.  Read this guide and find out how to secure your customers information and increase sales at the same time.
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VeriSign
The Need for Vulnerability Management
By : Qualys Published Date: Nov 16, 2007
This guide describes the need for vulnerability management. It introduces the sources of vulnerabilities and their related fallout, then relates why the nature of modern threats to the network requires automated technology to counter sophisticated exploits. The guide defines elements of vulnerability management and how it controls the detection and remediation process.
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Qualys
The Spam-ish Inquisition: Saving Time and Energy on Junk Mail
By : ESET Published Date: Nov 19, 2007
Spam looks like a simple enough issue until you have to try to define it: after all, we all think we know it when we see it. Most people have a working definition along the lines of “email I don’t want.” While that’s perfectly understandable, it is difficult to implement technical solutions based on such a subjective definition. Read this paper to learn why SPAM is more than just unwanted email.
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ESET
Using Parental Controls to Protect Your Children
By : Microworld Published Date: Jan 08, 2003
The Internet provides a window to our Universe, bringing its wonders to your desktop. There is unfortunately, its dark side, with harmful content that your child should not be exposed to. This white paper provides information about different types of threats your child faces every time it logs on to the Internet and suggests key features that good Parental Control software should have.
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Microworld
Why Bayesian Filtering is the Most Effective Anti-Spam Technology
By : GFI Published Date: Jan 02, 2007
This white paper describes how Bayesian mathematics can be applied to the spam problem, resulting in an adaptive, 'statistical intelligence' technique that achieves very high spam detection rates.
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GFI
 
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