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Secure instant messaging

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  • Date: 31 October 2006
In this lesson, Michael Cobb offers an overview of the IM security landscape, an update on the latest attacks like Backdoor Trojan Horses and impersonation spam and some quick tips for safer IM use.

Instant messaging attacks rise in October

In October alone, security firm Akonix Systems tracked 88 attacks that used instant messaging programs to spread. Attackers are also exploiting P2P programs.

Countermeasures for malicious email code

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  • Date: 31 October 2006
Today's malware continues to raise the security stakes. Enterprises are now facing numerous evolving threats like targeted and blended attacks, zero-day exploits, botnets and phishing schemes. The attacks aren't the only things evolving; so are today's product sets. In this lesson, attendees will get an overview of the email threat landscape, tips for malware protection success and guidance on the future of email attacks.

Technology news in brief

Short takes on this week's technology news

Citrix shuns Linux due to 'lack of demand'

Citrix says it has no interest in delivering native Linux support in its products, and that it will continue to rely on the Windows platform.

Microsoft publishes Sender ID Framework specification

Microsoft has made its Sender ID Framework specification for e-mail authentication freely available under its Open Specification Promise programme.

Government conceals ID cards reviews

The government this week strengthened its opposition to disclosing the Gateway reviews of the ID cards programme, arguing that publishing any information about the reviews could undermine their usefulness.

IBM and Microsoft partner to provide archiving software

IBM and Microsoft have joined forces to offer e-mail archiving software based on Microsoft Windows Server and IBM hardware, software and partner services.

Can't I use email servers as an archive?

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  • Date: 19 October 2006
That's the most asked question when I'm doing seminars; aren't my backup tapes my archive? A user may be relying on tapes that way, but they're not necessarily the best solution for an archive...
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