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Blended Security Threats: What Are They and How Can You Stop Them?

Overview This white paper briefs on the issues surrounding today's growing computer threats and vulnerabilities as well as introduce a new blended threat solution equation, AntiVirus + AntiVulnerability = Blended Threat Security Solution. In combating viruses, worms, Trojans, back-doors and other malicious code, it is generally recognized that comprehensive antivirus technology is necessary in every organization. But how do today's viruses and worms really spread? What preventative measures should you take to prevent these attacks from spreading? The security landscape has changed. This paper shows how to protect yourself before you become a victim.

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Publisher	Blue Coat Systems, Inc.	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	December 2003	Downloads	18
Format	White Papers
Topics	Anti-Virus, Network Security

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