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Top Endpoint Security Stories for December 2009

As we close the door on another year of protecting our networks from the never-ending security threats, I hope the information I’ve provided in this blog has been valuable in your ongoing efforts to make your enterprise more secure. December was a month with a number of articles focused on the larger trends in security in 2009. ( Read More… )

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The Internet’s Top Botnet, Zeus, Can Rob You Blind

The Internet's Top Botnet, Zeus, Can Rob You BlindZeus isn’t just the ruler of Mount Olympia, for now Zeus is also atop the botnet world.

As I mentioned in my previous blog, the Zeus family of malware is currently the number one botnet online. According to a recent article, “Zeus Trojan moving past anti-virus protections”, this particular type of malware, which targets bank-related information, has infected 3.6 million PC’s in the United States alone. What makes this malicious code so successful is its ability to bypass even the latest anti-virus software without even knowing it. ( Read More… )

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