Computer Viruses For Dummies

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Computer viruses--just the thought of your trusty PC catchingone is probably enough to make you sick. Thanks to thecyber-sickies who persist in coming up with new strains,there's a major new cyberattack nearly every day. Virusessneak in, usually through e-mail. Fortunately, there are ways to inoculate and protect yourcomputer. Computer Viruses For Dummies helps you: * Understand the risks and analyze your PC's currentcondition * Select, install, and configure antivirus software * Scan your computer and e-mail * Rid your computer of viruses it's 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 whenyou're surfing the Net Written by Peter H. Gregory, coauthor of CISSP ForDummies and Security + For Dummies, Computer VirusesFor Dummies goes beyond viruses to explain other nasty computerinfections like Trojan horses, HiJackers, worms, phishing scams,spyware, and hoaxes. It also profiles major antivirus software tohelp you choose the best program(s) for your needs. Remember, if you don't protect your computer, not only doyou risk having your computer infiltrated and your datacontaminated, you risk unknowingly transmitting a virus, worm, orother foul computer germ to everybody in your address book! Thisguide will help you properly immunize your PC with antivirussoftware now and install updates and security patches that are likebooster shots to keep your software protected against newviruses.

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