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DEFINITION: Ransomware is a type of malware used for data kidnapping, an exploit in which the attacker encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key. A ransomware program can be installed from an e-mail attachment, an infected  … 
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Presentation Transcript: Phishing and the Underground Economy
sponsored by MarkMonitor
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This document describes the risks of the new Underground Economy, phishing types, malware and how to combat phishing exploitation.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 06 Jan 2009
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Application Delivery Challenge
sponsored by Akamai Technologies
WHITE PAPER: This report explains various topics like: The critical role of an ADC in the data center, Foundry Serveriron application delivery controller, transforming data center into a dynamic delivery center and managed services to complement ADC.
Posted: 30 Dec 2008 | Published: 30 Dec 2008
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Actionable Relief for Those Caught in the Middle: PCI Challenges of Level 2 Businesses
sponsored by RSA, The Security Division of EMC
WHITE PAPER: Read this report by Enterprise Management Associates to understand the unique challenges the PCI DSS poses to Level 2 Merchants and how RSA's PCI Packages help address these challenges.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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IDC Executive Brief: Storage Economics - Assessing the Real Cost of Storage
sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems
WHITE PAPER: Read the IDC report to discover a comprehensive financial model for analyzing storage TCO, developed by Hitachi Data Systems. This report outlines how companies can benchmark TCO and then introduce technologies and processes to drive improved ROI and TCO.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 22 Dec 2008
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Security threat report: 2009 - Prepare for this year's new threats
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: 2008 proved that malware is more than just a Microsoft problem. This seems likely to continue in 2009, with the increasing popularity of mobile devices. It remains paramount that organizations defend themselves at all levels of their business.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 22 Dec 2008
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Take a Holistic Approach to Business Driven Security
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about actions that organizations can take to drive security efforts from a business-driven perspective, and how leadership from IBM can help enable success.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Laws, regulations and compliance: Top tips for keeping your data under your control
sponsored by Sophos Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the rules, looks at the main threats to security compliance and highlights how a well-defined strategy, backed up by powerful technology, can provide the solution.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 22 Dec 2008
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Information Security Podcast Series
sponsored by IBM
PODCAST: John Burke, Nemertes Research will discuss Information Risk Management and how to make the move from asset based security to data-centric security.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 19 Dec 2008
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Enabling Sustainable Compliance Management across the Organization
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the growing tide of data security standards and regulations and the need for a sustainable security compliance strategy.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Download SafeGuard Easy
sponsored by Utimaco Safeware
TRIAL SOFTWARE: SafeGuard Easy is the leading choice to protect your laptop and desktop computer's hard drive. Now you can download SafeGuard Easy absolutely free of charge before you buy.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 22 Dec 2008
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Cost Reducing With Enterprise Archive: The ROI of Archiving
sponsored by Permabit Technology Corporation
WEBCAST: This Webcast demonstrates how deploying a smart archiving strategy can give back to your IT budget by dramatically reducing the need for primary storage.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Lab Validation Report on the Quantum DXi7500 Disk-based backup and Replication Solution
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WEBCAST: This Webcast examines in detail a new storage platform that seamlessly fits into existing backup environments and provides a flexible policy-based deduplication technology.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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eBook: Strategies for Securing Virtual Machines
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
EBOOK: Check out this expert eBook to learn about the special security concerns of virtualization and get best practices for securing virtual machines.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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The Backup Exec Challenge: Does Your Backup Stack Up
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
SOFTWARE DEMO: Does your backup stack up to Backup Exec 12.5? Take the challenge and answer six quick questions to learn the answer today.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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Finding the ‘Right Fit' for Protecting Virtual Machine Workloads
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how Symantec NetBackup enables new capabilities in data protection and addresses some drawbacks of server virtualization by delivering solutions that match requirements and workloads in various virtualization deployment scenarios.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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eBook: 2009 Spending Priorities in the UK
sponsored by SearchSecurity.co.uk
EBOOK: Check out this expert eBook and learn about the security issues that are receiving increased focus in the UK for 2009 and get tips for addressing these challenges.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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STORServer Best Practices for Protecting VMware Virtual Machines
sponsored by STORServer
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains alternative methods for backing up virtual machines.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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Virtual Tape Libraries All-in-One Guide
sponsored by Dell | EqualLogic
WHITE PAPER: Read this guide to learn best practices that can help avoid common implementation mistakes and help you get the most from virtual tape libraries technology.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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The Power of Deduplication
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WEBCAST: On demand webcast by Gartner and HP examines how deduplication is impacting data protection strategies. Learn about the different types of deduplication solutions offered by HP how to determine which one is the right for you.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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General Backup Purchasing Considerations
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This chapter discusses the process of evaluating and purchasing backup products. Also discussed are the issues to be aware of during this process, such as recovery deadlines, scalability, security, and more.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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VIDEO: Highlighting Data Deduplication and Disk Backups
sponsored by Data Domain
VIDEO: In this Expert Videocast, W. Curtis Preston highlights data deduplication technologies - the features, the benefits and how different solutions differ from each other.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 16 Dec 2008
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Data Protection Scenarios and Solutions
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper will review some of the data protection solutions and discuss the role each plays in formulating a complete IT data protection strategy.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Ensuring Data Privacy When Outsourcing Software
sponsored by Ounce Labs
PODCAST: Check out this podcast and learn about strategies for addressing application security concerns with outsourcing vendors.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 15 Dec 2008
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Help Address All 12 Payment Card Industry Requirements with IBM Solutions for Compliance
sponsored by Logicalis
WHITE PAPER: IBM solutions are carefully designed to support PCI compliance efforts and other security needs by providing centralized security access monitoring and management, detailed auditing, reporting and security management across multiple environments.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Implement and Enforce Security Policies and Report on Your Compliance Efforts
sponsored by Logicalis
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the ways that organizations can leverage strategic thinking and IBM offerings to help establish a robust platform for compliance initiatives.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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DATA SECURITY DEFINITION (continued): …  program, or a compromised or malicious Web site. Data kidnapping is not new, but has in the past usually targeted businesses rather than individuals. Malware used for this purpose is sometimes called a cryptovirus, cryptotrojan or cryptoworm.

In March 2006, ransomware known as Crypzip or Zippo circulated to private users on the Internet. Recipients of the Trojan horse program also received an e-mail demanding $300, to be paid by electronic … 
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