Mark Ludwig is rekoned to be one of the worlds leading experts in the field of computer viruses and this book (with disk) goes to prove that he is. Written for those with a good understanding of computer languages, this is no trip for the feint hearted. I recommend this to anyone wanting to know how they can improve their systems form malicious attack, BUT dont use the disk if you don't know what you are doing as the demo viruses contained COULD do serious damage. Defineatly a recommended read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Older edition is free on the Internet, December 30, 2003

By	Frederick Lorenz (Red Lion, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is a classic exposition on the programming of computer viruses. I concur with the other reviewers in that this is the best book ever on the subject (it is likely the only book on the subject from my searches). The first edition of this book is free to download from the publisher's website (search for American Eagle Publications in Google because Amazon.com won't let me put the URL) (it requires you to register but that is free too) along with the Little Black Book of Computer Viruses and lots of other information. THIS BOOK CAN STILL BE PURCHASED NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE for forty dollars, so don't order an overpriced used copy from Amazon.com (at the time of this writing, some jerk was trying to sell it for over one hundred dollars used! What a rip-off!).

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very informative book, May 25, 2000

By	"sephirothmeteor" (CyberArmy HQ) - See all my reviews

This tells you just about anything you ever wanted to know about the behavior of computer virii, who makes them, how to make one yourself, and explores how some antivirus programs work. If you do buy this one, you probably won't be disappointed.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Aging book on viruses is still great for learning system programming
This book was written over ten years ago, so obviously you are not going to read it and be on the cutting edge of virus writing and protection at this point. Read more

Published on November 30, 2006 by calvinnme

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Computer Viruses
Ok this book is about computer viruses but for those of us who have no intention of writing viruses, this book can teach quite a bit about system programming. Read more

Published on March 15, 2003 by O. Durojaiye

5.0 out of 5 stars A good bit of Assembler, and Windows Goes!
I tested a few of these programs for effectiveness on a Win95 and 98 (not 98se) machine. Wow, i was impressed at the speed and efficiency of the given code! Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most informative & interesting book I've ever read
The book teaches all that one wanted to know about computer viruses & vaccines. It also teaches how to write good assembly programs in a simple manner. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars learn-by-example guide to computer viruses
Shortly after Ludwig penned this book in 1995, I can remember the infuriated computer press churning out condemning reviews. Read more

Published on June 17, 2002 by J. Turner

1.0 out of 5 stars Horribly Outdates
At the rate that computer technology is changing by the time you read any book it will be outdated. Steer clear of this book

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very informing book on virus programming and evolution
This book is very informing and has examples, although outdated in somecases, they could be modifyed to create something more dangourous. Read more

Published on October 7, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars best book ever
mark A.ludwig really educates you with he's book. If you really want to learn about the power of assembly language, this book sertainly teach you just that. Read more

Published on August 10, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it twice
It informed me with information that I had no clue about. Therefore I give it 5 stars

Published on May 14, 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible
This book was just plain horrible. All the examples are out dated, by years!

Published on April 27, 1999

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