PC Magazine Fighting Spyware, Viruses, and Malware
Chapter One
Unwelcome Intruders
Seeking Entry
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. For PC users, this means that any activities
involving a trip into the wild - that is, onto the Internet - carries with it the risks of infection, compromise,
or attack that prudent visitors to real jungles usually take steps to avoid. Much of this book
talks about what's involved in being prudent, how to limit or eliminate chances of compromise, and
what kinds of Internet attacks or other hazards are best avoided whenever possible.
It's a Jungle Out There!
These days, anybody who goes online has a chance to experience the wild frontier. This doesn't
require leaving home, or even walking any further than to wherever you keep your computer. But
once you turn it on, fire up a Web browser or e-mail program, and start digging into the unbelievable
variety that the Internet has to offer, you're also exposi ... read full excerpt from PC Magazine (TM) Fighting Spyware, Viruses, and Malware ebook
