Computer Viruses for Dummies

Name: Computer Viruses for Dummies
Price: 6.23 USD
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ISBN: 9780764574184

ISBN-10: 0764574183

ISBN-13: 9780764574184

Edition: 2004

Authors: Peter H. Gregory

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Build up your defenses against online germ warfare Discover how viruses work and how to outsmart the cyber-thugs who create them Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses create a serious health problem for your PC, but this handy little book has the antidote! It'll help you exterminate those nasty bugs and protect your system from catching more. Find out how to choose the right antivirus software, develop healthy computing habits, and keep your PC happy. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Discover how to: Understand how worms and Trojan horses…

Book details

List price: $17.99
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/27/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 292
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English



Introduction



Evaluating Your Virus Situation



Understanding Virus Risks



Does My Computer Have a Virus?



Does Your Computer Have Antivirus Software?



Deploying Your Antivirus Defenses



Obtaining and Installing Antivirus Software



Configuring Antivirus Software



Scanning Your Computer and E-Mail



Ridding Your Computer of Viruses



Maintaining Your Vigilance



Updating Antivirus Software and Signatures



Installing Security Patches



Using Firewalls and Spyware Blockers



Protecting PDAs from Viruses



Incorporating Safe Computing Practices



Looking at Viruses under the Microscope



Viruses and the Losers Who Write Them



Trojan Horses, Worms, Spam, and Hoaxes



How Viruses Function and Propagate



The Part of Tens



Almost Ten Myths about Computer Viruses



Ten Antivirus Programs


Index