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The basics all computer users must know.,
By Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Computer Viruses and Anti-Virus Warfare (Paperback)
As the title so aptly puts it, there is a war going on in all areas of computer usage. This ongoing battle pits those who wish to use the machines to create against those who wish to destroy. And make no mistake about it, now that computers control stock trading, nuclear power plants, the phone system, electric power grids and many other essential elements of the modern industrial society, failure here can cost lives and severely damage a national economy. Furthermore, with the growing interconnectedness of computer networks, viruses can now propagate at amazing speeds. On November 2, 1988 a worm on the DARPA Internet system infected computers from Massachusetts to California in less than 5 hours. While no data was lost, this was due more to the fact that the worm was not malicious than as a result of computer security. New horror stories of lost data constantly appear on the computer grapevine. Given this state of affairs, every ethical computer user must develop a basic understanding of computer viruses and this book is an excellent starting point.
Several examples of common viruses now in circulation are presented and one is struck by the simplicity of many of the designs. A list of common viruses is given, along with the patterns, in hexadecimal, that are used to identify the virus when a virus search is performed. A 'C'' program that will search all files for the specific patterns is included in an appendix. However, knowledge of the 'C'' language is not necessary to understand the material in the book. Other methods used to combat viruses are also described in an easily understood manner. The material is presented in such a way that any modestly competent computer user can understand it. This book is very strongly recommended for all users of computers, whether casual or professional. We all have a vested interest in maintaining the integrity of all computer systems, and the only real weapon against the forces of destruction is constant diligence. Published in Mathematics and Computer Education, reprinted with permission.
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