Computer Viruses For Dummies (Repost)
Peter H. Gregory, "Computer Viruses For Dummies"
F..r D..s (8-2004) | PDF | 292 pages | ISBN: 0764574183 | 3.6Mb
Computer viruses just the thought of your trusty PC catching one is probably enough to make you sick. Thanks to the cyber sickies who persist in coming up with new strains, there is a major new cyberattack nearly every day. Viruses sneak in, usually through e-mail.
Fortunately, there are ways to inoculate and protect your computer. Computer Viruses For Dummies helps you:
Understand the risks and analyze your PCs current condition
Select, install, and configure antivirus software
Scan your computer and email
Rid your computer of viruses its already caught
Update antivirus software and install security patches
Use firewalls and spyware blockers
Protect handheld PDAs from viruses
Adopt safe computing practices, especially with e-mail and when you are surfing the Net