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Easy, Step-by-Step help from the World's Most Trusted Security Provider
The Internet is crawling with risks; if you bank or shop online, or even just surf the Web and send e-mail, you are exposed to hackers, thieves and con artists. Today's bad guys don't need to pick your locks or break your windows; they can attack you and your family over the Internet. Are you prepared? Enjoy a safer online experience with step-by-step help from Symantec, the world's most trusted security provider.
This easy-to-understand book helps protect you against Internet threats. Written specifically for non-technical computer users, you'll learn simple ways to keep you and your family safe and secure while online.
Keep your PC free of spyware, adware, worms, viruses, and intruders.
Protect your identity and privacy.
Browse the Web safely and eliminate junk mail from your inbox.
Keep eavesdroppers our of your wireless network.
Make the most of the new security features built into Windows XP.
Shield your children from pornography and online predators.
Protect your new internet-based phone service.
Download free tools that help you keep your computer safe.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Understanding Internet Risk
Fraudsters and Hijackers
Why Me?
Chapter 2 - Preventing Identity Theft
How Your Identity Gets Stolen
Preventing Identity Theft
Recovering from Identity Theft
Checklist
Helpful Resources
Chapter 3 - Firewalls
Packets, Protocals, and Ports
What Firewalls Can Do
What Firewalls Can’t Do
Free Firewalls
Firewalls You Can Buy
Testing Firewalls
Checklist
Helpful Resources
Chapter 4 - Getting Rid of Unwanted Guests Part 1: Viruses and Worms
The Rise of Malware
Viruses and Worms
Anti-Virus Software
Other Protection Methods
What to Do if You Have a Virus or Worm
How to Choose an Anti-Virus Product
Checklist
Helpful Resources
Chapter 5 - Getting Rid of Unwanted Guests Part 2: Spyware, Adware, and Trojan Horses
What are Spyware, Adware and Trojan Horses
Technical and Legal Challenges of Detecting and Removing Spyware and Adware
How Spyware/Adware and Trojan Horses Infect Your Computer
How to Protect Yourself from Spyware, Adware, and Trojan Horses
How to Remove Spyware, Adware, and Trojan Horses
Checklist
Helpful Resources
Chapter 6 - Just Say No to Spam
Spamonomics
Spam, Scams, and Phishing
How Spammers Operate
Spam Filtering Methods
How to Reduce Spam
Anti-Spam Tools
Checklist
Helpful Resources
Chapter 7 - Securing Windows
Windows XP Service Pack
Patch Tuesday
Securing Internet Explorer
Browser Alternatives
Security Checks
Internet Explorer 7.0 and Windows Vista
Checklist
Helpful Resources
Chapter 8 - Keeping Your Family Safe Online
Filtering Unwanted Content
Sexual Predators and the Internet
The $3000 Song and Other File-Sharing Problems
Checklist
Helpful Resources
Chapter 9 - Wireless and VoIP Security
How Wireless Networks Work
Security Issues with Home WLANs
Public Hotspot Safety
Cell Phone and PDA Security
VoIP Security
Checklist
Helpful Resources
Chapter 10 - Privacy and the Internet
Internet Privacy Options
Dealing with Data Brokers
Checklist
Helpful Resources
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