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Peter H. Gregory

Computer Viruses For Dummies

Peter H. Gregory

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For Dummies
13 August 2004
Computer viruses, Trojans & worms
Computer viruses—just the thought of your trusty PC catching one is probably enough to make you sick. Thanks to the cyber-sickies who persist in coming up with new strains, there’s a major new cyberattack nearly every day. Viruses sneak in, usually through e-mail.

Fortunately, there are ways to inoculate and protect your computer. Computer Viruses For Dummies helps you:

Understand the risks and analyze your PC’s current condition Select, install, and configure antivirus software Scan your computer and e-mail Rid your computer of viruses it’s already caught Update antivirus software and install security patches Use firewalls and spyware blockers Protect handheld PDAs from viruses Adopt safe computing practices, especially with e-mail and when you’re surfing the Net

Written by Peter H. Gregory, coauthor of CISSP For Dummies and Security + For Dummies, Computer Viruses For Dummies goes beyond viruses to explain other nasty computer infections like Trojan horses, HiJackers, worms, phishing scams, spyware, and hoaxes. It also profiles major antivirus software to help you choose the best program(s) for your needs.

Remember, if you don’t protect your computer, not only do you risk having your computer infiltrated and your data contaminated, you risk unknowingly transmitting a virus, worm, or other foul computer germ to everybody in your address book! This guide will help you properly immunize your PC with antivirus software now and install updates and security patches that are like booster shots to keep your software protected against new viruses.
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Imprint:   For Dummies
Country of Publication:   United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions:   Height: 213mm,  Width: 137mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   363g
ISBN:   9780764574184
ISBN 10:   0764574183
Pages:   288
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  ELT Advanced ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction 1 Part I: Evaluating Your Virus Situation 9 Chapter 1: Understanding Virus Risks 11 Chapter 2: Does My Computer Have a Virus? 23 Chapter 3: Does Your Computer Have Antivirus Software? 33 Part II: Deploying Your Antivirus Defenses 49 Chapter 4: Obtaining and Installing Antivirus Software 51 Chapter 5: Configuring Antivirus Software 75 Chapter 6: Scanning Your Computer and E-Mail 87 Chapter 7: Ridding Your Computer of Viruses 99 Part III: Maintaining Your Vigilance 115 Chapter 8: Updating Antivirus Software and Signatures 117 Chapter 9: Installing Security Patches 127 Chapter 10: Using Firewalls and Spyware Blockers 153 Chapter 11: Protecting PDAs from Viruses 181 Chapter 12: Incorporating Safe Computing Practices 189 Part IV: Looking at Viruses under the Microscope 207 Chapter 13: Viruses and the Losers Who Write Them 209 Chapter 14: Trojan Horses, Worms, Spam, and Hoaxes 221 Chapter 15: How Viruses Function and Propagate 235 Part V: The Part of Tens 247 Chapter 16: Almost Ten Myths about Computer Viruses 249 Chapter 17: Ten Antivirus Programs 255 Index 265

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.

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