Viruses Revealed

  • Authors:
  • David Harley;Urs E. Gattiker;Robert Slade

  • Affiliations:
  • -;-;-

  • Venue:
  • Viruses Revealed
  • Year:
  • 2001

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From the Publisher:Defend your system against the real threat of computer viruses with help from this comprehensive resource. Up-do-date and informative,this book presents a full-scale analysis on computer virus protection. Through use of case studies depicting actual virus infestations,this guide provides both the technical knowledge and practical solutions necessary to guard against the increasing threat of virus attacks. The definitive guide to understanding and protecting against computer viruses With the growing number of computer virus infections today—and the billions of dollars spent on clean-up efforts—virus protection has become everybody's business. This detailed guide offers full-scale coverage and analysis of the origin,structure,and technology behind the expanding array of computer viruses,and addresses current methods of detection and prevention. By learning exactly how viruses do what they do,you'll better understand how anti-malware technology works—and be able to evaluate and implement practical solutions to protect your system. You'll get insight into the various types of malicious software—including Trojan horses,macro viruses,and worms—and also learn about virus hoaxes. Real-world case-studies provide you with a first-hand look at viruses in action and the damage they can cause. Thorough,insightful,and lucid,this up-to-date reference is essential reading for everyone—from network professionals and administrators involved in virus protection to the everyday computer user.