Fighting Conficker

Do phishers have more poles in the water?; NASA wants your ambitious high-tech contest ideas Security Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Sophos Is Anti-Virus Dead? This paper discusses the security implications of modern threats, analyzes where emerging technologies can add real value, and highlights five key strategies for ensuring solid malware protection. Learn more. Spotlight Story Fighting Conficker A lot of really good research has been published about the Conficker worm, its many forms, infection vectors and speculation as to what it's going to do next. But what seems to be missing is the operational side of fighting Conficker. What signs would you expect to see, how do you really fight it and what can you possibly do to prevent it? Read full story Related News: Do phishers have more poles in the water? Are phishing attacks going up or down? The answer depends on who you ask. 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