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Think there's no malicious software on your computer? PC Magazine thinks you should think again.
Scans by ISPs have revealed as many as twenty-eight spyware programs running on the average home computer--like yours. That's a lot of people prying into what's on your PC, and a DSL or cable connection is a virtual welcome mat. But by following Ed Tittel's advice, you can learn how invasions occur, spot an infestation, repair damage that's already done, and slam the door on those who want to hijack your PC--along with your wallet.
Here's how you can
* Learn to recognize when a Trojan horse, a virus, adware, or spyware has invaded your PC
* Get the tools that can cure an infection
* Dig into the Windows Registry to remove the nastiest of bugs
* Prevent a recurrence with personal firewalls and protective software
* Deal with the onslaught of spam
* Keep your defenses up-to-date
Give it the boot
If you believe you've caught something and you're willing to kiss everything goodbye that you've added to or changed ... since the last time you booted up your computer ... try this. While Windows is first booting up, hit the F8 key .... Choose the Last Known Good Configuration option, and Windows should boot running the version of the Registry that existed the last time your system booted--that is, before you got infected.
-- From Chapter 4
Scans by ISPs have revealed as many as twenty-eight spyware programs running on the average home computer--like yours. That's a lot of people prying into what's on your PC, and a DSL or cable connection is a virtual welcome mat. But by following Ed Tittel's advice, you can learn how invasions occur, spot an infestation, repair damage that's already done, and slam the door on those who want to hijack your PC--along with your wallet.
Here's how you can
* Learn to recognize when a Trojan horse, a virus, adware, or spyware has invaded your PC
* Get the tools that can cure an infection
* Dig into the Windows Registry to remove the nastiest of bugs
* Prevent a recurrence with personal firewalls and protective software
* Deal with the onslaught of spam
* Keep your defenses up-to-date
Give it the boot
If you believe you've caught something and you're willing to kiss everything goodbye that you've added to or changed ... since the last time you booted up your computer ... try this. While Windows is first booting up, hit the F8 key .... Choose the Last Known Good Configuration option, and Windows should boot running the version of the Registry that existed the last time your system booted--that is, before you got infected.
-- From Chapter 4
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Think there's no malicious software on your computer? PC Magazine thinks you should think again.
Scans by ISPs have revealed as many as twenty-eight spyware programs running on the average home computer—like yours. That's a lot of people prying into what's on your PC, and a DSL or cable connection is a virtual welcome mat. But by following Ed Tittel's advice, you can learn how invasions occur, spot an infestation, repair damage that's already done, and slam the door on those who want to hijack your PC—along with your wallet.
Here's how you can
- Learn to recognize when a Trojan horse, a virus, adware, or spyware has invaded your PC
- Get the tools that can cure an infection
- Dig into the Windows Registry to remove the nastiest of bugs
- Prevent a recurrence with personal firewalls and protective software
- Deal with the onslaught of spam
- Keep your defenses up-to-date
Give it the boot
If you believe you've caught something and you're willing to kiss everything goodbye that you've added to or changed ... since the last time you booted up your computer ... try this. While Windows is first booting up, hit the F8 key .... Choose the Last Known Good Configuration option, and Windows should boot running the version of the Registry that existed the last time your system booted—that is, before you got infected.
— From Chapter 4
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To some extent, it's reasonable to view the Internet as "the ultimate jungle" of lore and story: deep, dark, and full of dangerous denizens. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
unwanted software, malware item, tasklist command, spam screening, dynamic port numbers, new malware, spam blockers, spam blocking software, sidebar figure, online scanners, virus encyclopedia, other malware, unexpected attachments, automatic invocation, blended threat, hive key, infected attachments, security suites, virus bulletin, content zone, active content, alternative browser, unwanted content, security scan, infected files Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fighting Spyware, Internet Explorer, Windows Firewall, Spy Sweeper, System Restore, Security Center, Task Manager, Control Panel, Norton Internet Security, Norton Personal Firewall, Registry Editor, Understanding Malware, All Programs, Outlook Express, Internet Options, Microsoft Office, Malware Figure, Rules Wizard, Safety Requires Constant Vigilance, Windows Explorer, Microsoft Web, Unwelcome Intruders Seeking Entry, Visual Basic, Windows Server, Internet Connection Firewall New!
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To some extent, it's reasonable to view the Internet as "the ultimate jungle" of lore and story: deep, dark, and full of dangerous denizens. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
unwanted software, malware item, tasklist command, spam screening, dynamic port numbers, new malware, spam blockers, spam blocking software, sidebar figure, online scanners, virus encyclopedia, other malware, unexpected attachments, automatic invocation, blended threat, hive key, infected attachments, security suites, virus bulletin, content zone, active content, alternative browser, unwanted content, security scan, infected files Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Fighting Spyware, Internet Explorer, Windows Firewall, Spy Sweeper, System Restore, Security Center, Task Manager, Control Panel, Norton Internet Security, Norton Personal Firewall, Registry Editor, Understanding Malware, All Programs, Outlook Express, Internet Options, Microsoft Office, Malware Figure, Rules Wizard, Safety Requires Constant Vigilance, Windows Explorer, Microsoft Web, Unwelcome Intruders Seeking Entry, Visual Basic, Windows Server, Internet Connection Firewall New!
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- Malware: Fighting Malicious Code by Ed Skoudis on page 40, and Back Matter
- CYBERPUNK: Outlaws and Hackers on the Computer Frontier, Revised by Katie Hafner on page 40, and Back Matter
- Windows Script Host by Timothy Hill on page 309
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