
How to Stop E-mail Spam, Spyware, Malware, Computer Viruses and Hackers from Ruining Your Computer or Network
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Content
- Intro
- DEDICATION
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- INTRODUCTION
- Is This Book for Me?
- How This Book is Organized
- CHAPTER 1: Malware: A Comprehensive Introduction
- Spyware
- Adware
- Viruses
- Spam
- Spoofing
- Phishing
- Worms
- Trojans
- SQL Injection
- Hijack
- Rootkits
- Bots
- Impact of Malware
- CHAPTER 2: 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
- CHAPTER 3: Antivirus Solutions & Defense
- CHAPTER 4: 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
- CHAPTER 5: 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
- CHAPTER 6: Web Browsers, Pop-Up Windows, & How to Surf the Web Safely
- Web Browsers
- Windows 7 Parental Controls
- CHAPTER 7: 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
- CHAPTER 8: Hackers: How to Defend Against Hacks & Other Attacks
- Methods Hackers Use to Attack
- Why do People Hack?
- Protections Against Hacking
- CHAPTER 9: 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
- CHAPTER 10: 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
- CHAPTER 11: 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
- AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
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