How This Book Is Organized

Chapter 1Viruses: Attack of the Malicious Programs

Chapter 2Spyware: Overrun by Advertisers, Hijackers, and Opportunists

Chapter 3Hackers: There's a Man in My Machine

Chapter 4Identity Thieves and Phishers: Protect Your Good Name and Bank Account

Chapter 5Spam: Unwanted Email from Hell

Chapter 6Wireless Network Snoops: Lock Down Your Wi-Fi Network

Chapter 7Privacy Snoops: Cover Your Tracks and Your Reputation

Chapter 8Let's Smash-Proof Windows: Tweak Windows XP Nice and Tight

Chapter 9Starting from the Beginning: Wiping a Hard Drive and Rebuilding from the Ground Up

Chapter 10Ongoing Maintenance: Fend Off Future Threats!

Chapter 11Selecting Software: Steals, Deals, and Software Duds

Chapter 12Tools of the Trade: Security Products You Should Own

Glossary