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Computer Viruses, Worms, Data Diddlers, Killer Programs, and Other Threats to Your System: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Defend Your PC, Ma

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I dug this book up at the library after the recent PBS television special highlighting John McAfee and his early shareware successes. I was amazed at the insights McAfee had at the dawn of the virus age. Over ten years ago he acurately predicted almost everything that has occured in the area of computer security and hacker intrusions, including viruses like the "Love Bug", and the confusion surrounding the millenium bug. Once I started the book I was unable to put it down. It's written in an easy to read style and unfolds the world of virus writers and virus technology in a compelling stream of revelations. While this book is one of the older books on viruses, it is a fresh and current today as any book on the subject. If you have even the remotest interest in the subject you've gotta get this one.

Reviewer: Warren Wellson from Phoenix, Arizona Computer Viruses is undeniably the most comprehensive book on the subject ever written. Put together by the master virus sleuth (McAfee, of Mcafee Antivirus fame), it provides both an easily understood section for the computer lay person, and an amazingly in-depth study of the mechanics of virus functioning for the computer adept. It is engrossing reading from start to finish as has become one of the most used reference books in my library.

This is a must have book for anyone interested in the world of computers, or anyone who would like to find out how thoese little critters that disrupt our data work.

Computer Viruses is undeniably the most comprehensive book on the subject ever written. Put together by the master virus sleuth (McAfee, of Mcafee Antivirus fame), it provides both an easily understood section for the computer lay person, and an amazingly in-depth study of the mechanics of virus functioning for the computer adept. It is engrossing reading from start to finish as has become one of the most used reference books in my library.

This is a must have book for anyone interested in the world of computers, or anyone who would like to find out how thoese little critters that disrupt our data work.

I was spellbound by the biography of John McAfee on TV and simply had to find out more about him. I borrowed his book from a friend at work and finished it in one sitting. All I can say is WOW! I feel like my brain has been sucked out, rearranged, and siphoned back inside my head. I sat, still, after putting the book down, and felt like I was in a dream. I was awe struck. This book has given me glimpses of the reality behind our computers that I never dreamed of. My problem now is (since it's out of print and I can't find it anywhere for sale) how do I tell my friend that I lost his copy:)

This book is a mind blower. McAfee's genius shines through every page. It brings computer technology to life in a way that's indescribable. You have to read it to understand. Beg, borrow, steal or buy this book. You won't regret it.

Reviewer: Warren Wellson from Phoenix, Arizona Computer Viruses is undeniably the most comprehensive book on the subject ever written. Put together by the master virus sleuth (McAfee, of Mcafee Antivirus fame), it provides both an easily understood section for the computer lay person, and an amazingly in-depth study of the mechanics of virus functioning for the computer adept. It is engrossing reading from start to finish as has become one of the most used reference books in my library.

This is a must have book for anyone interested in the world of computers, or anyone who would like to find out how those little critters that disrupt our data work.