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TechNet Webcast: Phishers, Spammers and Scammers: Criminals of the Internet (Level 200)

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network security

Overview The attendee of this webcast will learn how criminals use the Internet to infiltrate the security of the network. The presenter explains the underground economy associated with these threats and the co-operation of spammers and virus writers. The presenter also covers Phishing and attacks against the finance sector, Worms and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, and addresses the issue of "Where are the network police?" The presenter helps to understand Phishers, spammers and scanners, and how to better secure the network from these threats.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Microsoft
Live Date	23rd March 2005 00:00 GMT
Format	Webcast
Topics	Network Security, Security Management, Spam - E-mail Fraud - Phishing

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