Day 15

28 November 2008

Today I do the same task like yesterday. I do the checklist for Puan Tengku Farah because she still got fewer. So, this is my task today. Then I have to send an email to her after complete this task.

First Page of the checklist

Second page of the checklist

Third page of the checklist

Detail of checklist

Day 14

27 November 2008

Today I have been told by Puan Tengku Farah to check all IP address in the office because she's got fever. For me this is complicated job. Err! Below is my recent checklist.

I have to check Hard disk size, Microsoft Office Edition, Window Edition and RAM. Then I have to list all the details and user name.

Day 13

26 November 2008

Today I come out with full proposal and I give to my supervisor to check if I should add some information or there something wrong with my proposal.

Product Title

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Product for Business

Introduction

Kaspersky Lab, Ltd. develops, produces, and distributes information security software solutions to protect information from viruses, spyware, crimeware, phishing, hackers, and spam for home users and enterprises. Its products include Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, which offers protection for the client’s personal computers. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 that offers protection from information technology threats. Kaspersky Mobile Security, which protects smart phones from Internet attacks, malicious programs, and SMS spam and Kaspersky Open Space Security and Targeted Security that are designed to defend various types and sizes of networks with protection for workstations, file servers, mail servers, and Internet gateways. The company also provides hosted security and support services. Kaspersky Lab, Ltd. was founded in 1997 and is based in Moscow, the Russian Federation with regional offices in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Japan, China, Korea, Romania, and the United States.

Company Profile

Kaspersky Lab, Ltd is an information security software vendor, develops, produces, and distributes anti-virus software and secures content management solutions. We offer various home and home office products, such as Kaspersky Internet Security, which protects from viruses, spyware, spam, and privacy threats. Kaspersky Anti-Virus, an antivirus software that protects personal computers from viruses, trojans, spyware, rootkits, and other malicious programs, and Kaspersky Anti-Virus Mobile, which protects smart phones from malicious programs that target mobile platforms. We provide products for businesses, including Kaspersky Work Space Security, which offers centralized protection for workstations. Kaspersky Business Space Security that provides protection for workstations and file servers from various types of contemporary Internet threats. Kaspersky Enterprise Space Security, which protects workstations, file servers, and mail servers from Internet threats, and Kaspersky Total Space Security, which provides integrated protection for all nodes in corporate networks. We also offer Kaspersky Anti-Virus for MIMESweeper; Kaspersky Security for PDAs, mail server, anti-spam, and Internet gateway, and file server protection solutions, including anti-virus for file server. The company has strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Intel, IBM/Lotus, Novell, Check Point, Linux Solutions, SUSE, and Red Hat.

For Business Kaspersky Anti-Virus have two product which is:


(Integrated Security) (Targeted Security)

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Product Details and Product Features

Essential Protection

Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms

Blocks spyware and adware

Scans files in real time (on access) and on demand

Scan email messages (regardless of email client)

Scans Internet traffic (regardless of browser)

Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN)

Provides proactive protection from unknown threats

Scans Java and Visual Basic scripts

Preventive Protection

Scans operating systems and installed applications for vulnerabilities

Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Disables links to malware sites

Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code

Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)

Advanced Protection and Recovery

The program can be installed on infected computers

Self-protection from being disabled or stopped

Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software

Tools for creating a rescue disk

Data and Identity Theft Protection

Disables links to fake (phishing) websites

Blocks all types for keyloggers

Usability

Automatic configuration during installation

Wizards for common tasks

Visual report with charts and diagrams

Alerts provides all the information necessary for informed user decisions

Automatic or interactive mode

Round-the-clock technical support

Automatic database updates

System Requirements

Microsoft XP or vista

Intel Pentium 300MGz or higher

256MB available RAM

50 MB free space on the hard drive

CD-ROM

Internet connection

Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0

Main Advantages

Highly effective antivirus protection.

In Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0, the latest proactive technologies have been added to signature-based technology that provided top-quality virus detection and treatment in previous versions. The new proactive technologies protect against new viruses by analyzing the processes and behavior of application installed on computers.

Optimized for INTEL CORE 2 DUO.

The program offers a numbers of advantages for users of desktops and laptops with new Intel Core 2 Duo processors. These include options for economy mode to conserve battery energy and WIFI (wireless) Internet access to automatically update antivirus databases.

Simplicity and ease of use.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 can be installed and set up in a matter of minutes, and the context sensitive help enables users to understand the finer points of the application’s settings. Moreover, the program regularly notifies users of its current protection status and gives recommendations for dealing with difficult situations.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus means:

Antivirus protection

Email protection.

The program scans email traffic for viruses according to the protocol via it is sent (POP3, IMAP, and NNTP for incoming mail and SMTP for outgoing mail) on any mail program. We offer plug-ins and treatment for viruses in mail databases for the popular mail programs, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express.

Scanning of Internet traffic.

The solution scans all the HTTP Internet traffic for viruses in real time, which means that contaminated objects are repelled when saved on the computer’s hard disk.

Protections for file systems.

All individual files, catalogs and disk can be scanned for viruses. Moreover it is possible to designate only critical areas of the operating systems and objects downloaded upon launch of Microsoft Windows for scanning. This saves time, since attention is focused only on areas and objects most likely to become infected.

Proactive protection

Control over changes over file system.

With Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 it is possible to compile lists of applications, the component structure which will be controlled, thus helping to prevent malicious program from undermining the integrity of the application.

Monitors processes in the memory.

The product monitors the activity of programs and processes that run in the computer’s memory and, at the same time, warns users of any dangerous, suspicious or hidden processes (rootkits), and of unauthorized changes in routine processes.

Monitors changes in the operating system registry.

The application controls the status of the systems registry and notifies users of any suspicious objects or attempts to create hidden keys in the registry.

Blocks dangerous macros.

Proactive protection affords control over the operation of macros based on Visual Basic for Applications in Microsoft Office documents, blocking dangerous macro commands from being executed.

Systems restore.

This application includes new technology for restoring systems after malicious activity from spyware. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 records all changes in the registry and files systems of the computer, and rolls them back once authorization from the user is received.
Fast Operating Speeds

Technology for accelerating antivirus scanning.

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 can be set up to scan only new and changed files, which ensures faster operating speed. Antivirus scanning can be suspended during times of increased user activity to ensure that your computer’s resources are free for your use.

Reduced update sizes.

The size of updates downloaded to user computer has been reduced almost 10 times (now amounting to several tens of kilobytes) in Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0, making our updates virtually instant.

Product Summary

The Good

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 offers superior antivirus protection has free and paid version supports Windows 98 through Windows VISTA.

The Bottom Line

Kaspersky Anti-Virus 6.0 is light and fast and consistently detections awards against the competition it’s worthy of Cnet Editors Choice designation

Specifications

License qty: 1 user; License type: Subscription license; Min Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1 or later, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Target User

Company

College

School

Internet Cafe

Day 12

25 November 2008

Worm or Virus…What’s the difference?

Everyone has been infected with a virus at one time or another either through the common cold or the flu. A virus attacks the human body by entering through one of the many opening and attaching itself to a host cell. It releases a piece of genetic information into the cell and recruits the cell’s enzymes to propagate the genetic information. Once the genetic code has been adequately replicated, it destroys the cell and attacks cells nearby.

How does a computer virus simulate a biological virus?

Just as a biological virus injects its own genetic information into a cell and interferes with the body’s normal operations, a computer virus is a program written to interfere with the proper functioning of a computer. It may damage programs, delete files, reformat hard disk and perform other forms to destructive acts.

To be classified as a virus, a program must meet two criteria. It must be able to execute itself by placing its own code in the execution path of another program. The program must also be able to replicate itself by replacing existing computer files with copies of the virus-infected files. Similar to the way a biological virus requires a host cell, a computer virus requires an infected host file to propagate itself.

Viruses have become the villains of the computer world, propagating themselves and destroying everything in their path. However another tool of destruction, known as the worm, has been creeping in the computer industry.

Most of us have heard of the dreaded Blaster worm that attacks Microsoft websites, but what exactly is a worm and how does it differ from the virus?

Actually, a worm is a type of virus that attacks a computer in a method differing from the way the typical virus attacks a computer. Unlike the typical virus, the worm does not require a host program to propagate. A worm enters a computer through a weakness in a computer system and propagates itself using network flaws.

The typical virus requires activations through user intervention, such as double clicking or sending outgoing email. However, a worm releases a document containing the “worm” macro and sends copies of it to other computers through network flaws, therefore bypassing any need of user intervention.

So, what you can do to protect your computer from virus infection?

There are a number of preventative measures that you can take. For example, you can purchase and continually update virus scan software. Make sure that this software contains the “real-time” scanning feature which monitors all incoming and outgoing mail. You may also install a firewall which prohibits unauthorized access to your computer. By installing these preventative devices, you can proactively defend against viruses.

Reference:
AOL.com: What's the Difference Between Viruses, Worms, and Trojans? (2005).
Phoenix. CastleCops.biz: What is the Difference Between Viruses, Worms, and Trojans? (2003.)
Sullivan, Rob. SearchEnginePosition.com: The Difference Between Viruses and Worms. SEP. (2004)
Symantec.com: What is the Difference Between Viruses, Worms, and Trojans? Symantec Corporation. (2005).
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/viruses-and-worms.html

Day 11

24 November 2008

For today, i study about viruses. What is virus?, Who creates virus?, Where do viruses come from?, What do viruses do?, How does the virus infect your computer?, Is my computer infected?, How can you tell if your computer has a virus?, Is there any hope?, How can you protect your computer from viruses?, What should I do if I have a virus? and What do I do if I have a virus on my computer?. This is my task today.

Understanding Viruses
What is a virus?

A virus is a computer program designed to enter your computer and tamper with your files without your knowledge. Once the program containing the virus is opens, the activated virus can not only infect other programs and documents on your computer, it can duplicate and transmit itself to other computers that are connected to yours, just like a physical virus can move from the human host to another.

Viruses begin in the late 1980s as personal computers and electronic bulletin boards became more common. Back then, operating systems, word processing programs and other programs were stored on floppy disks. Hidden viruses were programmed onto these disks as the disks were transferred from person to person before the virus spread.

Who creates virus? Where do viruses come from?

Every virus is created by an author with a different motive but all virus builders feel their actions are justified. For some, a killer virus is the ultimate technical challenge, like climbing a mountain. For others, creating viruses is a form of self-expression. Some disgruntled employees, consumers and citizens turn to virus building as revenged for perceived injustices. As though it’s a frightening thought, some viruses are built and aimed by legitimate (but disreputable) businesses to weaken competitors. Other virus authors want to make their mark in Internet history. These writers get a thrill out of seeing their virus cause damage enough to attract news headlines both online and on the evening news.

What do viruses do?

Today’s viruses are far more potent than the beginner versions we saw several decades ago. Viruses may be sent by opening email attachments, clicking on spam, visiting corrupt websites and links online, opening spreadsheets or even the original method infected disks. But the Internet is now the superhighway for virus transmission.

Some aggressive viruses such as Melissa virus automatically duplicate copies of itself to the first 50 people in your computer email address book. A frightening prospect opening an email from someone you trust to be greeted by a virus, and that’s exactly what the author is counting out, you trust.
The damaged cause by these viruses varies from minor delays in computer function to complete destruction on your hard drive. For companies, the price is far higher. A downed website can cost a company millions of dollars a day.

How does the virus infect your computer?

Because floppy use is nearly extinct and the majority of Cd's that change hands cannot be altered, you will most likely bump into a virus through online activity.

Some of viruses attack your boot sector, the start up section of your hard drive. Other viruses infected executable program files, activating each time the program is started. The virus travels into the memory and further copies itself.

Micro-viruses are the most common type of computer virus. This type of virus attacks data files containing macros. Macros are lists of commands or actions found under key headings. The virus resembles a macro but when the file is opened, the virus is activated.

Multi-partite viruses are a combination of the boot sector and file virus. These begin in the boot sector and affect both your boot records and program files.

Is my computer infected? How can you tell if your computer has a virus?

There are warning signs that your computer may be infected with a virus. For minor viruses, you may encounter strange messages, images, noises or music on your computer. An infected computer may have less memory available, or you may notice name changes. A computer infected with a virus may be missing programs, or files may malfunction. If you encounter any of these characteristics on your computer, you are most likely experiencing an attack from a virus.

Is there any hope? How can you protect your computer from viruses?

If you do not have any virus software on your computer now, consider installing some soon. Be sure to update your anti-virus software regularly. You will be protected from new viruses that crop up.

Use your software to scan for viruses weekly. Don’t open emails from unknown sources, and be cautious when opening attachments even attachments from people you trust. Hyper vigilance requires you to contact the sender and confirm the attachment before you open it, this is too much. Just be aware. It Aunt Gertrude typically includes a newsly, well-written letter with the jokes she sends, and this attachment email from her comes with “Open this now, baby!” alarm bells should go off. Don’t open it.

Constantly back up your data in case a virus attacks your hard drive and you need to reformat. Better yet, set your computer to automatically back up your data weekly so that you don’t have to worry about this chore.

What should I do if I have a virus? What do I do if I have a virus on my computer?

Know that’s not the end of the world. As a courtesy, contact anyone (by phone, preferably) you have been connected by email to warn then possible exposure to the virus right away.

Clean your computer with anti-virus software. If your computer is still not functioning and you have data you are concerned about recovering, consider hiring a trusted expert. Often data can be successfully extracted from an injured hard drive, but the process is complex and will involve another computer, special software and a technician with a lot of experience in data recovery.

As a last resort, reformat your hard drive, even if it means destroying all of the information located there. Reinstall the software and data using your back up files.

Reference:
Brain, Marshall. HowStuffWorks.com: How Computer Viruses Work. (2001).
Hetherington, Sally. Bizland.co.za: Understanding Viruses. (2005).
VHSoftware: Computer Viruses, Protecting Your System. NARTS. (2002).
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/understanding-viruses.html

Day 10

21 November 2008

Todays task is:

Company Overview from Business Week

Kaspersky Lab, Ltd. develops, produces, and distributes information security software solutions to protect information from viruses, spy ware, crime ware, phishing, hackers, and spam for home users and enterprises. Its products include Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, which offers protection for the client’s personal computers; Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2009 that offers protection from information technology threats; Kaspersky Mobile Security, which protects smart phones from Internet attacks, malicious programs, and SMS spam; and Kaspersky Open Space Security and Targeted Security that are designed to defend various types and sizes of networks with protection for workstations, file servers, mail servers, and Internet gateways. The company also provides hosted security and support services. Kaspersky Lab, Ltd. was founded in 1997 and is based in Moscow, the Russian Federation with regional offices in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Japan, China, Korea, Romania, and the United States.

Reference: http://www.linkedin.com/companies/kaspersky-lab

Day 9

20 November 2008
today i research about:

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Product Details

Product Features

Essential Protection

• Protects from viruses, Trojans and worms


• Blocks spyware and adware


• Scans files in real time (on access) and on demand


• Scan email messages (regardless of email client)


• Scans Internet traffic (regardless of browser)


• Protects instant messengers (ICQ, MSN)


• Provides proactive protection from unknown threats


• Scans Java and Visual Basic scriptsPreventive Protection

Preventive Protection

Scans operating systems and installed applications for vulnerabilities

Analyzes and closes Internet Explorer vulnerabilities

Disables links to malware sites

Detects viruses based on the packers used to compress code

Global threat monitoring (Kaspersky Security Network)

Advanced Protection and Recovery

The program can be installed on infected computers

Self-protection from being disabled or stopped

Restores correct system settings after removing malicious software

Tools for creating a rescue disk

Data and Identity Theft Protection

Disables links to fake (phishing) websites

Blocks all types for keyloggers

Usability

Automatic configuration during installation

Wizards for common tasks

Visual report with charts and diagrams

Alerts provides all the information necessary for informed user decisions

Automatic or interactive mode

Round-the-clock technical support

Automatic database updates

System Requirements

Microsoft XP or vista

Intel Pentium 300MGz or higher

256MB available RAM

50 MB free space on the hard drive

CD-ROM

Internet connection

Microsoft Windows Installer 2.0

Reference: http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/kaspersky-software.html