Malicious Mobile Code Virus Protection for Windows

Name: Malicious Mobile Code Virus Protection for Windows
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ISBN: 9781565926820

ISBN-10: 156592682X

ISBN-13: 9781565926820

Edition: 2001

Authors: Roger A. Grimes

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Malicious mobile code is a new term to describe all sorts of destructive programs: viruses, worms, Trojans, and rogue Internet content. Until fairly recently, experts worried mostly about computer viruses that spread only through executable files, not data files, and certainly not through email exchange. The Melissa virus and the Love Bug proved the experts wrong, attacking Windows computers when recipients did nothing more than open an email. Today, writing programs is easier than ever, and so is writing malicious code. The idea that someone could write malicious code and spread it to 60 million computers in a matter of hours is no longer a fantasy. The good news is that there "are…

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List price: $44.99
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/4/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 542
Size: 6.75" wide x 8.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

Roger A. Grimes (CPA, CISSP, CEH, MCSE: Security) is a 19-year Windows security veteran with 6 books and over 150 national magazine articles on the subject. Roger is a 3-time Microsoft MVP in Windows Security (and MVP of the Month in December 2005). He participated in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Learning curriculum and was an Early Achiever of theWindows Server 2003 MSCE: Security desination. Roger has written advanced Windows security courses for Microsoft, Foundstone, and SANS.



Preface



Introduction


The Hunt


What Is Malicious Mobile Code?


Malicious Code and the Law


Malicious Code-Writing Subculture


MMC Terminology


Summary



DOS Computer Viruses


Introduction


DOS Technologies


DOS Virus Technologies


Types of DOS Viruses


Virus Defense Mechanisms


Examples of DOS Viruses


Detecting a DOS-Based Computer Virus


Removing a DOS Virus


Protecting Yourself from Viruses


Summary



Windows Technologies


Windows Technologies


New Windows Versions


Summary



Viruses in a Windows World


DOS Viruses on Windows Platforms


Windows Viruses on Windows Platforms


Signs and Symptoms of Windows NT Virus Infections


Windows Virus Examples


Detecting a Windows Virus


Removing Viruses


Removing Infected Files


Preventing Viruses in Windows


Future


Summary



Macro Viruses


What Is a Macro Virus?


Microsoft Word and Excel Macros


Working with Macros


Office 2000 Security


Macro Virus Technologies


Macro Virus Examples


Detecting Macro Viruses


Removing Macro Viruses and Repairing the Damage


Preventing Macro Viruses


Summary



Trojans and Worms


The Threat


What Are Trojan Horses and Worms?


Signs and Symptoms


Types of Trojans


Trojan Technology


Becoming Familiar with Your PC


Trojan and Worm Examples


Detecting and Removing Trojans and Worms


Preventing Trojans and Worms


Summary



Instant Messaging Attacks


Introduction to Instant Messaging


Types of Instant Messaging


Introduction to Internet Relay Chat


Hacking Instant Messaging


Examples of IRC Attacks


Detecting Malicious IM


Removing Malicious IM


Protecting Yourself from IM Attacks


Summary



Internet Browser Technologies


Introduction


Browser Technologies


Web Languages


Other Browser Technologies


When to Worry About Browser Content


Summary



Internet Browser Attacks


Browser-Based Exploits


Examples of Attacks and Exploits


Detecting Internet Browser Attacks


Removing and Repairing the Damage


Preventing Internet Browser Attacks


Summary



Malicious Java Applets


Java


Java Security


Java Exploits


Example Java Exploits


Detecting Malicious Java Applets


Removing Malicious Java Code


Protecting Yourself from Malicious Java Code


Summary



Malicious ActiveX Controls


ActiveX


ActiveX Security


ActiveX Security Criticisms


Malicious ActiveX Examples


Detecting Malicious ActiveX Controls


Removing and Preventing Malicious Active Controls


Summary



Email Attacks


Introduction


Email Programs


Email Exploits


Detecting Email Attacks


Removing Infected Email


Preventing Email Attacks


Summary



Hoax Viruses


The Mother of All Computer Viruses


Categories of Hoax Messages


Detection


Removing and Preventing Hoax Viruses


Summary



Defense


Defense Strategy


Malicious Mobile Code Defense Plan


Use a Good Antivirus Scanner


Antivirus Scanning Locations


The Best Steps Toward Securing Any Windows PC


Additional Defense Tools


Antivirus Product Review


Future


Summary



The Future


The Future of Computing


MMC Exploits


Real Defense Solutions


Summary


Index