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White Papers
How to Block NDR Spam:
A large number of organizations have been victims of NDR spam that has an effect similar to a Distributed Denial of Service on your email system
This white paper provides a technical explanation of NDR Spam and recommends solutions that will prevent or limit exposure to this kind of unsolicited email.
Why Bayesian Filtering is the Most Effective Anti-spam Technology:
Achieving a 98%+ spam detection rate using a mathematical approach
This white paper describes how Bayesian filtering works and explains why it is the best way to combat spam.
How to Keep Spam Off Your Network:
What features to look for in anti-spam technology
A buyers' guide to anti-spam software, this white paper highlights the key features to look for in anti-spam software and why.
Why One Virus Engine is Not Enough:
Multiple virus engines are needed to reduce time lag between virus outbreak and signature update
This white paper examines why having multiple anti-virus scanners at mail server level substantially reduces the chance of virus infection and explores ways in which this can be achieved.
The Corporate Threat Posed by Email Trojans:
How to protect your network against trojans
Describing what trojans are and why they pose a danger to corporate networks; this paper discusses the need and method to protect your network from the threat of trojans.
Why You Need an Email Exploit Detection Engine:
The danger of email exploits
This white paper explains what email exploits are, provides examples of common email exploits, and discusses why a non signature-based approach (i.e. not a virus engine) is needed to protect against email exploits.
Protecting Your Network against Email Threats:
The need for comprehensive server-based email security
This white paper explains why anti-virus software alone is not enough to protect your organization against the current and future onslaught of email viruses and threats. Examining the different kinds of email attacks and issues that threaten today's organizations, this paper describes the need for a solid server-based email security solution to safeguard your network.
This white paper explains what makes spam such an unbearable problem and how spammers have switched from image spam to using PDF, Excel and ZIP file attachments.
Protect your users Against Phishing Attacks:
An introduction to phishing
This article defines phishing and identity theft and explains why it is important to protect your users against such attacks.
GFI MailSecurity's Deployment Strategies:
Which operating mode(s) to use in your network environment
GFI MailSecurity can be deployed as an SMTP gateway or as a VS API version for Exchange 2000/2003. This technical white paper describes each operating mode and helps you decide which to deploy and whether or not you should deploy both.
BitDefender Virus Engine:
Facts & figures
This article provides key information about the BitDefender anti-virus engine and shows why you can rely on its technology to protect your network.
Kaspersky Labs Virus Engine:
Facts & figures
This article provides key information about the Kaspersky anti-virus engine and shows why you can rely on its technology to protect your network.

