PC magazine fighting spyware, viruses, and malware /
Tittel, Ed.
Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub.,
c2005.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 333-339) and index.
pt. I. Welcome to the jungle! -- 1. Unwelcome intruders seeking entry -- It's a jungle out there! -- Understanding spyware -- Understanding adware and pop-ups -- Understanding spam -- 2. Understanding malware -- About viruses, worms, trojans, and more -- Diagnosing malware : watching for changes on your system -- How malware gets reported, rated, and alerted -- Where to go for malware and other alerts -- pt. II. How good PCs go bad -- 3. Methods of insertion and delivery -- How infection or infestation occurs -- E-mail attachments -- Automatic invocation -- File transfers -- Active Web content -- Media-based infections -- By invitation only -- 4. Detecting and repairing PC infestations -- What can go wrong, occasionally will -- Anatomy of an infection -- How to clean out your system -- Where to go for help and instruction -- Is your PC clean? -- Hoaxes -- pt. III. The particles of protection -- 5. Personal firewalls -- What is a firewall? -- Top personal firewall picks -- INstalling and using a personal firewall -- Checking your work -- Running multiple firewalls -- Other paths to firewall bliss -- 6. Pop-up blockers -- What is a pop-up? -- How do pop-ups work? -- Blocking pop-ups with software -- Top pop-up blockers -- Checking your work -- Running multiple pop-up blockers -- 7. Anti-spyware and anti-adware programs -- What are spyware and adware, really? -- Why install anti-spyware/anti-adware? -- Top anti-spyware/anti-adware picks -- Installing and using anti-spyware -- Checking your work -- Using multiple spyware/adware blockers -- 8. Anti-virus programs -- Quick virus refresher -- Why install anti-virus software? -- How anti-virus software works -- Top anti-virus picks -- Installing ans using anti-virus software -- Using multiple anti-virus packages --
9. Spam blockers -- Understanding e-mail basics -- Why block (or otherwise kill) spam? -- A brief taxonomy of spam -- How (and when) to block or filter spam -- Top anti-spam software and service picks -- Checking your work -- Using multiple spam blockers -- pt. IV. Commonsense rules for safe computing -- 10. Practicing e-mail safety -- Never open unexpected attachments -- Screen your e-mail -- Recognizing hoaxes and spoofs -- Beware e-mail fraud : phishing, scams, and more -- Eleven basic rules for e-mail safety -- When in doubt, play it safe! -- 11. Practicing Web safety -- Understanding browser security -- Exploring common IE security settings -- Managing cookies -- Spending money safely online -- The importance of security updates -- When in doubt, be safe! -- 12. Practicing system safety -- Baselining your system -- Monitoring system security -- Proper password handling -- Stay away from risky downloads -- When in doubt, play it safe!-- pt. V. The habit of security -- 13. Safety is a matter of routine -- Where to focus your routines -- Cover all the bases -- Keep your software current -- If it's important or valuable, back it up! -- Making the rounds -- 14. Safety requires constant vigilance -- Category 4 characteristics -- Eyeing security events -- Avoiding potential trouble -- The personal PC security audit -- Staying subscribed -- Where (or when) will it end? -- Appendix A. The security suite life -- Security suite offerings -- Shopping advice -- Appendix B. References -- Microsoft knowledge base -- Books and articles -- Safe download sites -- Online security scanners -- Blocking software -- Password management -- Security issues and information -- Glossary.
Computer security.
Computer viruses.
Spyware (Computer software)