{"product_id":"computer-viruses-for-dummies","title":"Computer Viruses For Dummies","description":"Computer viruses—just the thought of your trusty PC catching one is probably enough to make you sick. Thanks to the cyber-sickies who persist in coming up with new strains, there’s a major new cyberattack nearly every day. Viruses sneak in, usually through e-mail.  \u003cp\u003eFortunately, there are ways to inoculate and protect your computer. \u003ci\u003eComputer Viruses For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the risks and analyze your PC’s current condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect, install, and configure antivirus software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScan your computer and e-mail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRid your computer of viruses it’s already caught\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate antivirus software and install security patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse firewalls and spyware blockers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect handheld PDAs from viruses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdopt safe computing practices, especially with e-mail and when you’re surfing the Net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by Peter H. Gregory, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eCISSP For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSecurity + For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eComputer Viruses For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond viruses to explain other nasty computer infections like Trojan horses, HiJackers, worms, phishing scams, spyware, and hoaxes. It also profiles major antivirus software to help you choose the best program(s) for your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemember, if you don’t protect your computer, not only do you risk having your computer infiltrated and your data contaminated, you risk unknowingly transmitting a virus, worm, or other foul computer germ to everybody in your address book! This guide will help you properly immunize your PC with antivirus software now and install updates and security patches that are like booster shots to keep your software protected against new viruses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242434744664,"sku":"9780764574184","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780764574184.jpg?v=1770489932","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/computer-viruses-for-dummies","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}