HackerProof: Your Guide to PC Security
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HackerProof: YourGuide to PC Security
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HackerProof: Your Guide to PC Security
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Table of Contents
1. Intro to PC Security .............................................................................................................. 5What is PC Security? ............................................................................................................ 5A Brief History of Computer Viruses ................................................................................... 6Chapter 2: The Malware Gallery ........................................................................................... 8The Traditional Virus or Trojan ............................................................................................. 8Trojans .................................................................................................................................... 9Worms .................................................................................................................................. 10Rootkits ................................................................................................................................ 11Phishing and Pharming ..................................................................................................... 13Malware
The Catch All ................................................................................................... 14Chapter 3: Innocent Civilizations: The Security of Operating Systems ........................... 15Windows XP ......................................................................................................................... 15Windows 7 ........................................................................................................................... 16Mac OS X ............................................................................................................................ 18Linux ..................................................................................................................................... 19A Summary
Which is Best? ............................................................................................. 20Chapter 4: Good Security Habits ........................................................................................ 21Avoiding the Email Inbox of Doom ................................................................................. 21Using Caution for Safe Surfing .......................................................................................... 22Checking Links
Do They Lead Where You Think? ....................................................... 23Updating Your Software
The Most Important Step ..................................................... 24Use Antivirus Protection ..................................................................................................... 25Chapter 5: Methods of Protection ...................................................................................... 26Anti-Malware Software ..................................................................................................... 26Firewalls ............................................................................................................................... 28Rootkit Killers ....................................................................................................................... 29Network Monitoring ........................................................................................................... 30Phishing Protection ............................................................................................................ 31Chapter 6: Choosing Security Software ............................................................................. 33What Products Offer What Protection? .......................................................................... 33Free vs. Paid Security ......................................................................................................... 34The Ideal Free Internet Security Suite .............................................................................. 36
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