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Defending Against Spyware: Standard Virus Protection is not Enough
Ed English, Trend Micro CTO examines spyware. The startling growth and deceptive methods of spyware can be easily attributed to profit motives. Spyware developers make money from the information that their software silently collects from unsuspecting users. Companies that create spyware can be small or large. This paper explores the purpose of spyware, how it is spread, signs that your company is infected, and ways to eliminate it. (13 pages)
The Business Impact of Spyware
Spyware continues to proliferate because it generates revenue and profits. It also does not require a large financial investment or significant resources to make money from the information that it steals or gathers from users. As long as developers can use it to make money, spyware will persist and grow. This guide describes the significant threat that spyware presents to businesses—particularly smalland medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It discusses why SMBs are vulnerable and the impact that spyware can have on business continuity, employee productivity, and most importantly, the bottom line. (13 pages)
Rootkits: An Emerging Threat You Can't Afford to Ignore
In this paper, we’ll give you an overview of the danger that rootkits pose to you and your business, and propose some simple steps you can take to address this emerging threat. (8 pages)
Best Practices Series: Botnet Threats and Solutions -Phishing
As a result of phishing via botnets, businesses and consumers are adversely impacted by tremendous financial losses, identity theft, and other damages. This white paper examines the existence of and interactions within the botnet ecosystem that enables phishing—a fraudulent type of spam—and the ensuing damage. This paper also provides information on how businesses and consumers can best protect themselves against these attacks,as well as the benefits of implementing such actions. (13 pages)
