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Absolute Beginner's Guide To: Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses
By Andy  Walker
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Publisher: Que
Pub Date: November 09, 2005
Print ISBN-10: 0-7897-3459-1
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3459-4
Pages: 384

Table of Contents    Index

		Copyright
		About the Author
		Foreword
		Acknowledgments
		We Want to Hear from You!
		Introduction: Ignore This Book at Your Own Peril!
		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
		Special Elements Used in this Book
		Reader Competition...of Sorts
		Part I:   Security Basics: Some Very Real Threats
			Chapter 1.   Viruses: Attack of the Malicious Programs
				What Is a Computer Virus?
				Viruses: As Many Kinds As Sniffles in Kindergarten
				Who Creates Computer Viruses?
				What Not to Do!
				When Viruses Attack!
				Now I Have Your Attention...
				Antivirus Checkup: 10-Minute Tactics
				Fortify Your Computer: Strong Virus Defense in a Few Hours
				No Worm in My Apple?
				Is That a Virus in Your Pocket?
			Chapter 2.   Spyware: Overrun by Advertisers, Hijackers, and Opportunists
				What Is Spyware?
				What Does Spyware Do and Why Is It Bad?
				How Does Spyware Sneak onto My Computer?
				Types of Spyware: Snoops, Adware, Cookies, and More
				Who Is at Risk?
				How Do I Know If I Have Spyware?
				Defend Yourself Against Spyware
				Ban All Spies: Strong Spyware Defense in an Afternoon
			Chapter 3.   Hackers: There's a Man in My Machine
				What Is a Hacker?
				Who Are the Hackers?
				What Damage Can Hackers Do?
				Targets of a Hack Attack
				Hacker Motivation: I Think Therefore I Hack
				Tools of the Trade: Pass Me a Trojan Horse, Would You?
				Firewall: Shut Out the Hackers
				Software Firewalls: Programs That Stop Hackers
				How to Detect a Hacker Attack
				How to Fix a Hacker Attack
				Batten down the Hatches10-Minute Tactics
				Wall off the WorldInstall a Better Firewall in an Afternoon
			Chapter 4.   Identity Thieves and Phishers: Protect Your Good Name and Bank Account
				What Is Identity Theft?
				What Is Phishing?
				How Does Phishing Work?
				What Is Pharming?
				What Damage Can Be Done By Phishing?
				Who Is at Risk? Everyone!
				Don't Get Phished: 10-Minute Tactics to Stay Off the Hook
				Ensure You Are You: Take an Afternoon to Protect Your Identity
			Chapter 5.   Spam: Unwanted Email from Hell
				What Is Spam?
				Why Does Spam Keep Coming?
				Why Doesn't Someone Stop the Spammers?
				How Do Spammers Get My Email Address?
				The Damage Spam Can Do
				Kill More SpamIn an Afternoon
			Chapter 6.   Wireless Network Snoops: Lock Down Your Wi-Fi Network
				What Is a Wireless Home Network?
				What Damage Can a Wireless Network Snoop Dish Out?
				Who Are the Snoopers?
				Your Wi-Fi Network Is Full of Holes!
				First Line of Defense: Secure Your Wi-Fi Network
				Detecting a Visit from a Wireless Snoop
				I'm Under Attack! What to Do If You Discover a Wireless Network Snoop
				Wireless Security Workup: Quick Tactics and Some That Take a Little More Time
			Chapter 7.   Privacy Snoops: Cover Your Tracks and Your Reputation
				Why Your Privacy Is Important
				What You Leave Behind on Your Computer
				Who Are the Privacy Snoops?
				The Consequences of Being Caught
				Emergency TacticsI Am Being Snooped On!
				Obscure Your TrailIn About 10 Minutes
				Cover Your TracksIn an Afternoon
				Clean Multimedia Players
		Part II:   Strategies for safe and secure computing
			Chapter 8.   Let's Smash-Proof Windows: Tweak Windows XP Nice and Tight
				If Windows XP Is a Dike, You're a Little Dutch Boy
			Chapter 9.   Starting from the Beginning: Wiping a Hard Drive and Rebuilding from the Ground Up
				Light the Fuse and Stand Back
				Let's Get Started
				Step 1: Download Drivers and Software You Need for the Re-install
				Step 2: Back Up!
				Step 3: Pull the Plug on the Network
				Step 4: Wipe Away Windows
				Step 5: Re-install Windows
				Step 6: Re-install Your Drivers
				Step 7: Install Protection Against Malware
				Step 8a: Install Windows XP Service Pack 2 (from CD)
				Step 8b: Install SP2 from the Internet
				Step 9: Configure Your Security Settings
				Step 10: Install Firefox
				Step 11: Configure Your Networking
				Step 12: Update Windows with All Recent Security Patches
				Step 13: Update All of Your Security Programs and Security Signatures
				Step 14: Activate Windows
				Step 15: Re-install Your Programs
				Step 16: Other Things You Can Do
			Chapter 10.   Ongoing Maintenance: Fend Off Future Threats!
				Note to Self: Keep Computer Secure
				Daily Routines: Walk the Dog, Feed the Kids, and Secure the Computer
				Weekly Routines: How to Never Be Bored on Saturday Morning
				Monthly Routines: Clean the Garage, Trim the Hedge, and Update Windows
				Bathe Once a Year Whether You Need It and Reformat and Re-install, Too
		Part III:   Tools for Maintenance and Protection
			Chapter 11.   Selecting Software: Steals, Deals, and Software Duds
				Security Software: Nothing in Life Is Free, Except Software
				Weirdware: When It's Not Payware or Freeware
				What Should I Pay for My Security Toolbox?
				Choosing the Right Security Software
			Chapter 12.   Tools of the Trade: Security Products You Should Own
				Which Security Software Is Right for You?
				Antivirus Programs
				Anti-Spyware
				Firewalls
				Anti-Spam
		Part IV:   Appendixes
			Glossary
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					B
					C
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					E
					F
					G-H
					I-J
					K-L
					M-N
					O-P
					Q-R
					S
					T-U-V
					W-X-Y-Z
		Index