How to stop e-mail spam, spyware, malware, computer viruses, and hackers from ruining your computer or network
Subtitle: the complete guide for your home and work
By: by Bruce C. Brown
Publisher: Atlantic Pub. Group
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Ocala, Fla
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781601383037
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction. Is this book for me? -- How this book is organized -- Malware : a comprehensive introduction. Spyware -- Adware -- Viruses -- Spam -- Spoofing -- Phishing -- Worms -- Trojans -- SQL injection -- Hijack -- Rootkits -- Bots -- Impact of malware -- Computer viruses : are you at risk? Types of viruses -- How viruses infect computers -- Capabilities of a virus -- Locations where a virus is most commonly found -- Impact of viruses on computer operating systems -- Virus removal methods -- Antivirus solutions & defense -- Spam, spoofing, phishing, & e-mail hoaxes : what they are and how to block them. Spoofing -- Phishing -- Whaling -- Pharming -- CAN-SPAM act. Hoaxes -- Spam virus e-mails -- E-mail relaying -- Spam tools -- The 10 most common e-mail scams and how to defend against them -- Detecting and countering malware & spyware. Viruses -- Worms -- Trojan Horse -- Rootkits -- Adware -- Crimeware -- Grayware -- Denial of service attack -- Robots -- SQL injection attack -- Cross-site scripting (XSS) -- Cross-site forgery request -- Relay attack -- Web browsers, pop-up windows, & how to surf the web safely -- Web browsers -- Windows 7 parental controls -- Firewalls : a comprehensive introduction. Basics of information security -- Internet threats -- What is a firewall? -- How do firewalls work? -- Virtual private networks -- Types of firewalls -- Firewalls : home and business networks -- An introduction to hardware and software firewall products -- Hackers : how to defend against hacks & other attacks. Methods hackers use to attack -- Why do people hack? -- Protections against hacking -- Network security : how to protect and secure your home or small-business network. Securing your home network -- Securing your business network -- Security in Windows XP networks -- Security in Windows Vista networks -- Security in Windows 7 networks -- How are Windows 7 networking and network security improved? -- Hacking into a network -- Advanced network monitoring and protection -- Wireless network security : how to secure your wireless network. Wireless PANs -- Wireless LANs -- Wireless wans -- Wireless technologies -- Wireless security -- Security of the physical system -- Privacy -- Hacking a wireless system -- Securing your wireless system -- Wireless networking in Windows XP -- Wireless networking in Windows Vista -- Wireless networking in Windows 7 -- Software products to protect your computers & networks. Internet security suites -- Antivirus software -- Antispyware software -- Antispam software -- Specialty tools and malware protection -- Personal firewall software -- Network monitoring software -- User activity-monitoring software -- Network detection and monitoring (including wireless) -- Conclusion -- Glossary.