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Our October Global Threat Trends Report is now live! Global Threat Trends is a monthly report created by ESET that includes a review of the current events in the world of information security and the top ten threats of the month. »	Antivirus Software Testing Exposed As the number of security suites available on the market increases, so does the need for accurate tests to assess their detection capabilities and footprint. At the same time, accuracy and appropriate test methodology becomes more difficult to achieve. This paper examines typical problems like inadequate, unrepresentative sizing of sample sets, limited diversity of samples and the inclusion of garbage and non-malicious files, set into the context of 2010's malware scene. »
Will New Laws Keep Us Any Safer? A rash of new legislation aims to protect consumers and businesses from cybercrime, but do these laws make a difference? This edition of The Malware Report podcast explores the approaches that cybercrime legislation take to the problem and what further steps can be taken. »	Mobile Payments from Smartphones: New Convenience vs. New Dangers Businesses involved in the mobile payment industry are eager to see mobile payments explode, but it's not without risk to businesses and consumers. Listen to this edition of The Malware Report podcast for tips on protecting mobile devices and making secure mobile transactions. »
Security Software & Rogue Economics: New Technology or New Marketing? By David Harley One of the biggest problems facing the computer security industry today is the spread of fake or 'rogue' antivirus programs that not only leave customers exposed but can steal data and spread malware once installed. Download this paper to see why the marketing techniques used by legitimate and rogue vendors can confuse potential customers, and what you can do to find a legitimate solution that works for you. »	eKit- Find the Right Antivirus Solution Get the resources you need to help your keep your business systems safe from the latest malware attacks. Learn how your business can benefit from effective antivirus technology that prevents attacks, won’t negatively impact system performance and can protect virtual endpoints as well as physical machines. Register for this e-kit to access the following papers, webcasts and more: Tech Brief: How to Evaluate Antivirus Software Computer Security Tip Handout: Six Steps to Stronger Security On-Demand Webcast: Protecting Your Business - Selecting the Right Antivirus & Internet Security Solution ESET Threat Encyclopedia »
Step-by-Step: The Do-It-Yourself Security Audit The cost of a serious security breach can be very high indeed, so most organizations devote significant resources to keeping malware and malicious hackers from getting on to the corporate network and getting access to data. Join Internet.com contributor Paul Rubens as he shows you how to conduct penetration tests and network security scans, check password security, safeguard your wireless network, and more. »	The Essentials of Enterprise Security An effective strategy for enterprise information security requires the protection of servers, PCs, and networks using a variety of techniques. Download this Internet.com eBook for information on penetration testing, patch and vulnerability scanning, dealing with insider threats, securing wireless networks, password security, and a list of quick wins for enterprise security your business can implement today. »
Finding Endpoint Security Software for Your Virtual Environment The perception that virtualization makes computing safer and more secure when compared to physical machines is simply untrue. Download this Tech Brief to learn more about the unique challenges that virtualization presents for endpoint security and learn about an approach that can help. »	Our August Global Threat Trends Report is now live! Global Threat Trends is a monthly report created by ESET that includes a review of the current events in the world of information security and the top ten threats of the month. »
Key Considerations for Selecting Endpoint Security Solutions Do you know the specific capabilities your organization needs to look for when selecting an endpoint security solution? Today's endpoint security products need to work across environments, in virtualized infrastructures and with removable media. They need to carry a small footprint for employees and features centralized management and remote administration for IT. Attend this on-demand Webcast to learn about these considerations and more. »	Cybersecurity Webinar: What Security Managers need to know about the New Threatscape Trends such as mobility, Web 2.0, and consumerization are shattering traditional notions of IT control. As a result, IT security organizations are struggling to defend against a more formidable hacker adversary at a time when they have less visibility and control over their IT environment. As part of our Cybersecurity Masters webinar series, ESET would like to invite you to attend these expert presentations by Forrester and ESET. »
Finding an Effective Antivirus Solution to Please Users and Administrators Having unprotected endpoints that are vulnerable to viruses, worms and other forms of malware just isn't an option. On the other hand, many antivirus solutions create nearly as many problems as they solve. Download this Tech Brief to learn the five common complaints IT professionals have with antivirus software and how you can find software that does the job right. »	VB100 Testing Comparative Reviews August - December 2010 Read about how ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4.2.64.12 extends its unbroken run of VB100 success for yet another month! »
Free Trial: ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 ESET NOD32 Antivirus 4 protects your business without creating system slowdowns that negatively impact productivity. It is effective against emerging malware and Internet threats as they are released, not hours or days later. Request your free trial today. »	Healthcare Provider Upgrades Antivirus Protection Archbold Medical Center is comprised of five hospitals and four nursing homes with more than 800 beds in Georgia. When it looked to replace its Symantec antivirus solution it looked for a product that was more cost-effective, more effective at stopping malware and that didn't negatively impact PC performance. Download this case study to see which product Archbold chose, and what it learned about malware protection with just a 90-day trial download. »
Let ESET Rip and Replace Your Antivirus Solution ESET's Rip and Replace Service is a customized solution for organizations with 150 seats or more. Based on your computer's configurations, the ESET Rip and Replace Service removes all traces of existing antivirus software from all of your machines and seamlessly installs the ESET antivirus software from a central location. Download the datasheet to learn more. »	The Conficker Worm by the Numbers This paper tells the story of the Conficker worm from a numerical point of view. One year after its emergence as a threat, the Conficker worm exhibited soaring rates of propagation and infection, a significant number of variants, and development features that are both novel and highly dangerous. The numbers associated with Conficker over 12 months of activity are proof of the starring role this worm will have in malware history and of how much it is possible to learn from it. »
10 Ways to Dodge Cyber Bullets From passwords to backup and antivirus to wireless there are security risks lurking everywhere a computer is connected to the Internet. Download this paper for 10 tips to help you and your users practice safe computing and create a secure computing environment. »	7 Top Security Solutions - A Comparative Analysis With the large amount of software available from many vendors, the challenge for businesses now becomes determining which security solution is the most effective at mitigating the threat of malware, while minimizing implementation cost and impact to existing business functions and workflow. This report presents a comparative analysis on the performance, effectiveness and usability of seven security solutions from some of the world's largest security vendors. »
Global Security Trends - A New Worm with Old Tricks Just when we thought the most basic social engineering worms were a thing of the past, and that both users and service providers were beyond significant problems with such pests, a good old-fashioned mail massmailer gave us reason to pause in just a few days of early September. Download this report to see the top 10 online security threats of the past month. »	Stuxnet Under the Microscope This report analyzes the notorious Stuxnet worm (Win32/Stuxnet) that suddenly attracted the attention of virus researchers this summer. It is primarily intended to describe targeted and semi-targeted attacks, and how they are implemented, focusing mainly on the most recent, namely Stuxnet. »
The Real Impact of the Stuxnet Worm Download this installment of The Malware Report podcast for a discussion of Stuxnet's impact on non-SCADA users and other topics of interest to IT professionals responsible for security in their organizations. »	Zeus Trojan Bot Steals Over $1 Million from Bank Accounts Download this installment of The Malware Report podcast to learn how the Zeus trojan evolves to exploit vulnerabilities, especially among users who are slow to patch Windows and other applications. »