Spam and virus protection

MUST READ Securing your Exchange Server 2007 journaling archives TUTORIAL - With work, journaling can be used to archive email in Exchange Server 2007. Get an understanding of how to create a tamper-resistant journaling mailbox. Microsoft Exchange Server security dos and don'ts CHECKLIST - Securing Exchange Server against spam and viruses is a challenge. Follow these security practices to protect Exchange from various email security threats.

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	How file-level antivirus software can harm your Exchange Server Submitted By: SearchExchange.com | 16 Jun 2009 TIP - Improperly configured file-level antivirus software can harm Exchange Server more than a virus. Learn to better protect your environment with this tip.

	Problems with email spoofing on SBS 2003 26 May 2009 EXPERT ANSWER - See the suggestions made to a member who is using Small Business Server 2003 and an Open Relay Filter with issues regarding email spoofing.

	Troubleshooting Outlook Web Access issues on a 64-bit system 29 Dec 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - If you can't send email from Outlook Web Access on a 64-bit machine running Windows Vista, update Internet Explorer patches and OWA controls. Find out how.

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	How to install Forefront Security for Exchange Server SearchExchange.com | 17 Nov 2009 TUTORIAL - Install Microsoft ForeFront Security for Exchange to use multiple virus scanning engines and better protect servers from new virus signatures and spam.

	Block Web beacons and protect OWA users from spam SearchExchange.com | 13 Nov 2009 TUTORIAL - Microsoft Outlook blocks Web beacons by default; OWA doesn't. Certain Exchange Management Shell filtering commands can protect your OWA users from spam.

	Controlling spam in Exchange 2007 at the edge transport server level SearchExchange.com | 25 Sep 2009 TUTORIAL - There are many ways to control spam and viruses in Exchange 2007. Do you know how they work? Eliminating spam at the right server level is essential.

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WHITE PAPERS

	Information Security Magazine November 2009: Stay in Control Published by: Information Security Magazine | 16 Nov 2009 EZINE - Unmanaged changes to IT systems and networks can recklessly increase risk to enterprises. The key is rolling out an accepted change management process, and sticking to it. Read this magazine and find out how a consistent change management process puts you in charge.

Today's Blended Threats: Identifying and stopping the growing problem of Web-based attacks Published by: M86 Security UK | 28 Oct 2009 WHITE PAPER - Blended threats are spam stealth attacks, moving undetected through your mail servers—blending in with all the other email—until they strike. They can compromise personal or corporate data, "recruit" computers into a network of bots, or initiate keystroke recording that collects passwords and other information.

IBM Internet Security Systems™ X-Force® 2009 Mid-Year Trend and Risk Report (Aug 09) Published by: IBM | 27 Oct 2009 WHITE PAPER - The IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force® research and development team discovers, analyzes, monitors and records computer security threats and vulnerabilities. According to X-Force observations, many new and surprising trends surfaced throughout the first half of 2009. Read this report to learn more.

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	Locking down Exchange Server: Planning for Exchange 12 - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   20 APR 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Learn about the next version of Exchange Server -- i.e., Exchange 12 -- including new secure messaging features, new server roles options, expected infrastructure changes and 32-bit/64-bit database considerations.

	Locking down Exchange Server: Security features of Exchange 2003 SP2 - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   11 APR 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Learn about the new administrative features, Sender ID filtering and mobile security enhancements available in Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

	Locking down Exchange Server: Securing the client - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   06 APR 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   Learn about Microsoft Outlook remote options -- including Outlook Web Access, VPNs and RPC over HTTP -- Outlook's Junk E-Mail Filter, beacon blocking and anti-phishing features available in Office 2003 SP2.

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	Exchange Insider e-zine Published by: SearchExchange.com | 22 Apr 2009 EZINE - Exchange Insider offers a comprehensive look at Exchange Server administration, including email archiving, server migration, security issues and unified communications deployment.

	Our SearchExchange.com experts' favorite freeware Published by: SearchExchange.com | 22 Sep 2005 FAVORITE DOWNLOADS - This collection of tool downloads will help you get your Exchange Server environment in tip-top shape -- and you won't have to spend a dime.

	Ad-aware SE Published by: Lavasoft | 07 Sep 2005 DOWNLOAD - Ad-aware SE provides protection from known data-mining, aggressive advertising, parasites, scumware, selected traditional trojans, dialers, malware, browser hijackers and tracking components.

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	backscatter spam 17 Nov 2009 WORD - Backscatter spam, also called misdirected bounce spam or NDR spam, is a strategy for sending unsolicited email messages that takes advantage of the fact that certain types of mail transfer agent (MTA) programs return the ...

	KnujOn 21 Nov 2007 WORD - The KnujOn Project is an interactive Web-based spam reporting service. By working with the Internet community at large and focusing on shutting down the distribution points for spam, the KnujOn Project hopes to cut off spam ...

	Vouch by Reference (VBR) 11 Oct 2007 WORD - Vouch By Reference (VBR) is a protocol for adding third-party certification to email. The protocol has two parts, one for the sender and one for the receiver. The first part of the protocol requires the sender to add ...

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	Researchers develop cloud-based antivirus SearchSecurity.com | 12 Aug 2008 ARTICLE - New cloud-based approach uses multiple antivirus engines, offers better malware detection and beats traditional antivirus software in tests.

	Microsoft to issue critical fixes for Office, Excel and Outlook SearchSecurity.com | 06 Mar 2008 ARTICLE - Microsoft released its advance notice, announcing upcoming fixes for critical security holes in Office and Office Web components.

	Microsoft releases anti-malware service pack for Exchange Server SearchWinIT.com | 03 Dec 2007 ARTICLE - Windows administrators using Forefront Security for Exchange Server must install Service Pack 1 before upgrading to Exchange Server 2007 SP1.

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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Spam and virus protection:  ISA Server and Firewalls for Microsoft Exchange Server, Email Compliance, Email Encryption, Microsoft Exchange Server Password Management, Microsoft Exchange Server Permissions, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Phishing and Email Fraud Protection, User Authentication for Microsoft Outlook and OWA, Email Policy Management, Exchange Server Security for the Channel