Computer Viruses For DummiesComputer 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:
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. |
Contents
Evaluating Your Virus Situation | |
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 EMail | |
Installing Security Patches | |
Using Firewalls and Spyware Blockers | |
Protecting PDAs from Viruses | |
Incorporating Safe Computing Practices | |
Looking at Viruses under the Microscope | |
Trojan Horses Worms Spam and Hoaxes | |
How Viruses Function and Propagate | |
The Part of Tens | |
Ridding Your Computer of Viruses | |
Maintaining Your Vigilance | |
Ten Antivirus Programs | |