Simple Computer Security : Disinfect Your PC

by CATM; With: Eric Geier; Jim Geier

• ISBN13: 9780470139158
• ISBN10: 0470139153
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Hands-on guide to the CA Internet Security Suite, which includes Parental Controls (blocks offensive Web sites, controls program use, and monitors Internet activity); Anti-Spyware (sweeps PCs of malicious software like spyware and adware); Anti-Spam (ensures that computer users get messages from people they know, while redirecting messages from people they don't); Anti-Virus (detects and removes computer viruses); and Personal Firewall (prevents hackers from attacking a PC) CA will include a special version of their $70 suite free with this book, which contains separate applications for Parental Controls, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, and a Personal Firewall (good for 6 months) Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Understand the Threats and Solutions

Viruses, Spyware, and Other Malware Infections

Spam, PC Intrusion, and Inappropriate Content

Solutions to Online Threats

Detect and Eliminate Threats

Installing CA Internet Security Suite 2007

Using the CA Security Center

Detecting and Eliminating Viruses

Stopping Hackers from Attacking Your PC

Protecting Against Spyware and Adware

Blocking Spam

Blocking Offensive Websites

Ensuring Up-to-Date Protection

Index

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