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The threat encyclopedia contains descriptions for malware detected by Microsoft security products.

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Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

An in-depth perspective of software vulnerabilities, malicious code threats and potentially unwanted software, focusing on trends observed during the first or second half of each year.

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Glossary

The Glossary contains definitions for common threat and malware terms.

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