As is always the case with security books, the recommendations sometimes seem too common-sensical (change your password frequently, don't give your telephone number to people you don't know well, and so on); but, even so, there's enough clever material here to make the book a decent value. Author Michael A. Banks works as a computer-security consultant to police agencies, and his stories of electronic shenanigans make great reading. Future editions ought to include information about personal firewalls, such as BlackIce Defender (essential on home networks that are hooked to cable modems and other connections that are always on) and Windows utilities, such as TweakUI and its Paranoia features. --David Wall
Topics covered: Computer security for the Windows-based PC, operating as a stand-alone unit in a home or small office and contacting the Internet via a dialup connection. How to use antivirus software, encryption tools, authentication techniques, and some sneaky ways to increase security through file concealment.
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Security for the Novice,
By Water Monkey "Marc B." (Santa Clarita, Ca.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: PC Confidential: Secure Your PC from Snoops, Spies, Spouses, Supervisors, and Credit Card Thieves (With CD-ROM) (Paperback)
This is a good book if you are new to computing and the Internet. If you are worried that everytime you turn on your computer someone is watching, this book may scare you more. Either way, this book will give some good advice regarding security.Unfortunately, the book does not present a balanced view when it comes to whether or not you should implement most of the measures. It seems a little common sense is more valuable than many of these security measures. I wish they had some statistical backing as to the chances of anyone of us becoming a victim. But still, this is a good book for the laymen who hears all these buzz words (viruses, cyberthief, etc), and doesn't know what they mean. This will help anyone get a clear understanding of the possible threats to your computer and your information
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