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Filters have gotten so effective at keeping junk e-mail away from business and home users that there's little public outcry against spam these days. But behind the scenes, the problem is worse than ever -- and it could mask a serious, real-world threat.
Causing close to 100 billion dollars in damage to businesses worldwide, PC viruses have brought the world a massive headache. We name the 10 most destructive of the past 20 years.
From simple viruses that spread via floppy disk, to worms that hitch a ride on the Internet, to today's back-door Trojans and spyware, the past 20 years of malware have been a bumpy ride indeed.
Junk e-mail is becoming a big problem, as spammers clog inboxes with dubious offerings from weight-loss remedies to cheap Viagra. For institutions, the challenge is filtering out the fluff without deleting important correspondence.
Find out how to tune your gateway security technology to block the spyware threat, and learn a little bit about emerging server antispyware technologies.
Do you suspect that your system is infected with adware, spyware, or other malware? Here's how to get rid of it.
Causing close to 100 billion dollars in damage to businesses worldwide, PC viruses have brought the world a massive headache. We name the 10 most destructive of the past 20 years.
From simple viruses that spread via floppy disk, to worms that hitch a ride on the Internet, to today's back-door Trojans and spyware, the past 20 years of malware have been a bumpy ride indeed.
Government regulations have proved ineffective in curing our e-mail ills. So how do we crack down on the junk mail? We outline two approaches -- legal and technological.
We evaluated 10 spam-filtering products on architecture, management, end-user control, security and price, among other attributes. Our Editor's Choice impressed us with its ease of use and responsive admin interface.
The U.S. and states are passing laws designed to stop spyware. But the laws are so specific, and full of holes, that they won't do any good and could do a lot of harm. We should rely on existing laws and technology to solve the problems.
A fuzzy line separates intrusive spyware from legitimate online-marketing programs called adware, and the first step in dealing with the bad stuff is understanding what it is.
Let's face it: Antispam laws haven't made a dent in the flood of junk e-mail. We put six Exchange-compatible technological spam killers to the test. Our pick for Editor's Choice gets the nod thanks to its elegant and effective engine design and comprehensive reporting.
Spyware isn't just a problem for consumers. It sneaks onto enterprise networks, costing productivity and threatening to divulge confidential data. Learn what the risks are, and what steps you should take to protect your network and business.
They're both infections that can damage your computer, but the goals of the authors, techniques and damage they can do are very different. Learn how to tell them apart. First of a series on anti-spyware for the consumer and enterprise.