Computer Viruses For Dummies
1. Auflage August 2004
288 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
ISBN:
978-0-7645-7418-4
John Wiley & Sons
* Offers real, practical solutions to help ordinary users keep viruses out of their e-mail in-boxes-and explains how to respond when one slips through
* In 2003, there was a major virus attack almost every month, which cost businesses worldwide an estimated $55 billion and did untold damage to home computers
* Explains what viruses are and how they work, profiles major anti-virus software packages, shows how to keep anti-virus software updated, and helps people adopt safer computer work habits
* The book's value price and compact size will make it irresistible to people who need to protect their home PC or network
Introduction.
Part I: Evaluating Your Virus Situation.
Chapter 1: Understanding Virus Risks.
Chapter 2: Does My Computer Have a Virus?
Chapter 3: Does Your Computer Have Antivirus Software?
Part II: Deploying Your Antivirus Defenses.
Chapter 4: Obtaining and Installing Antivirus Software.
Chapter 5: Configuring Antivirus Software.
Chapter 6: Scanning Your Computer and E-Mail.
Chapter 7: Ridding Your Computer of Viruses.
Part III: Maintaining Your Vigilance.
Chapter 8: Updating Antivirus Software and Signatures.
Chapter 9: Installing Security Patches.
Chapter 10: Using Firewalls and Spyware Blockers.
Chapter 11: Protecting PDAs from Viruses.
Chapter 12: Incorporating Safe Computing Practices.
Part IV: Looking at Viruses under the Microscope.
Chapter 13: Viruses and the Losers Who Write Them.
Chapter 14: Trojan Horses, Worms, Spam, and Hoaxes.
Chapter 15: How Viruses Function and Propagate.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Almost Ten Myths about Computer Viruses.
Chapter 17: Ten Antivirus Programs.
Index.
Part I: Evaluating Your Virus Situation.
Chapter 1: Understanding Virus Risks.
Chapter 2: Does My Computer Have a Virus?
Chapter 3: Does Your Computer Have Antivirus Software?
Part II: Deploying Your Antivirus Defenses.
Chapter 4: Obtaining and Installing Antivirus Software.
Chapter 5: Configuring Antivirus Software.
Chapter 6: Scanning Your Computer and E-Mail.
Chapter 7: Ridding Your Computer of Viruses.
Part III: Maintaining Your Vigilance.
Chapter 8: Updating Antivirus Software and Signatures.
Chapter 9: Installing Security Patches.
Chapter 10: Using Firewalls and Spyware Blockers.
Chapter 11: Protecting PDAs from Viruses.
Chapter 12: Incorporating Safe Computing Practices.
Part IV: Looking at Viruses under the Microscope.
Chapter 13: Viruses and the Losers Who Write Them.
Chapter 14: Trojan Horses, Worms, Spam, and Hoaxes.
Chapter 15: How Viruses Function and Propagate.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 16: Almost Ten Myths about Computer Viruses.
Chapter 17: Ten Antivirus Programs.
Index.
Peter Gregory, CISSP, CISA, has spent 20 years developing technology solutions for those who aren't technologically oriented. He is an information security strategist for a wireless telecommunications carrier.