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06/12/11: Old School Newbie Guide circa 2000 - This is a flashback paper written by the founder and creator of SWG, our original site. Later it changed ownership and direction and became ISW. To those that remember Raven, enjoy! This is in celebration of our 10 year anniversary at ISW!
29/11/11: Analysis of Malicious Software Infections - Kenneth Davis submits this paper on a study of Malicious Softwares. He discussed the threats and ways to help mitigate the risks associated.
28/11/11: Malware in Information Security - Jared Dukes submits this paper on Malware. He discusses the history of Malware as well as reasons one could become infected.
27/11/11: DoS! Denial of Service - Kevin Hattingh submits this educational paper on DoS. He includes a dmonstration as well as how it is being used in modern day attacks.
09/12/10: An Analysis of the IDS Penetration Tool: Metasploit - Josh Marquez writes this introductory paper on Metasploit.
26/07/10: Experimental Review of IPSec Features to Enhance IP Security - Shilpa Nandamuri writes this paper that discusses IPSEC, how it works and touches on IKE, AHs and ESP for those not familair with it.
20/04/10: Cloud Computing – Storm Clouds or is it Smooth Flying? - Cary Whitaker writes about the concerns of Cloud Computing and gives some great reasons to take it seriously.
19/04/10: The Evolving World of Computer Security and Laws - Jashua Garris writes about Information Security and laws, citing specific cases to demonstrate the importance of a solid security program.
16/04/10: Web Access Management and Single Sign-On - Dale Huggins takes a look at Single Sign On solutions for web aaplications.
06/04/10: Reverse Honey Trap - Aditya Sood and Rohit Bansal contribute with this great paper that looks into striking inside antivirus engines and analyzers.
 
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FYODOR reports CNET Trojanizes Downloads!!! - 2011-12-06
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Hi Folks. I've just discovered that C|Net's Download.Com site has started wrapping their Nmap downloads (as well as other free software like VLC) in a trojan installer which does things like installing a sketchy 'StartNow' toolbar, changing the user's default search engine to Microsoft Bing, and changing their home page to Microsoft's MSN.

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Happy Holidays from ISW - 2011-11-28
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Information Security Writers wishes everyone, everywhere, a very happy holiday season! Be safe and secure!

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Now on Twitter - 2011-11-28
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Follow us on Twitter. Get site updates, news flashes and etc. Tweet: infosecwriters

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Here Kitty Kitty Kitty - 2010-06-22
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For those that saw the kitty, I found it entertaining, and hope you did too. Remember, we are a free site with people contributions. There is no confidential information, we dont sell anything, and there is nothing of value here. I did enjoy the kitty though!

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