Stopping Spyware
- Stopping Spyware
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- About the Author
- The Spyware Menace
- I. What Is Spyware, and How Does It Get Installed on My Computer?
- II. Is Spyware a Virus?
- Protecting Yourself from Spyware
- I. Laying the Foundation: Securing Your Home Computer
- II. Protecting Your Computer from Viruses
- III. Securing Your Web Browser
- IV. Using a Personal Firewall
- Installing Anti-Spyware Protection
- I. Ad-Aware
- II. Spybot Search Destroy
- III. Microsoft AntiSpyware Tool
- Choosing the Right Product
- What If I m Already Infected?
- What If I Can t Fix It?
- I. What s the Worst-Case Scenario?
- The Need for Data Protection
- I. Creating a Backup Plan
- I. Selecting Files and Folders to Back Up
- II. Selecting Backup Media
- III. Backing Up Your Windows Configuration
- Summary
- Useful Links
- Useful Software Downloads
- Helpful Tips and Information
- For Kids and Parents