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Computer security : awareness for the home / author, Shannon Cyborski.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Cyborski, Shannon, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Computer security.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (6 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : BarCharts, Inc., [2014]
- Summary:
- Keep personal information safe from people who have malicious intent to steal, change or destroy it, prevent large-scale attacks on businesses and keep your computer running smoothly with the help of this handy guide that explains how "hackers" will attack and what you can do to protect yourself and your business. Topics covered include: Terminology Threats Malware Social Engineering Prevention & Protection Security Plan Security Practices & Education Software & Driver Updates Anti Virus Network Security Public Security
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Using This Guide
- Related Terminology
- Threats
- Malware
- Related Terminology: Malware
- Malware: Types
- Malware: Website Infection
- Social Engineering
- Impersonation
- Shoulder Surfing
- Spam
- Phishing
- Characteristics of Phishing Scams
- Examples of Phishing Scams
- Prevention &
- Protection
- Security Plan
- Security Responsibilities
- Security vs. Usability
- Security Practices &
- Education
- Safe Browsing Practices
- Browser Settings
- Email Practices
- Login &
- Password Security
- Software Installation Awareness
- Software &
- Driver Updates
- Update the Operating System
- Update Installed Software
- Updating Hardware Drivers
- BIOS Updates
- Antivirus
- How to Choose
- Basic Antivirus Features
- Mid-Level Antivirus Features
- Advanced Antivirus Features
- Free or Paid
- Network Security
- Related Terminology: NetworkSecurity
- Introduction to Networks
- Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi) at Home
- Public Security
- Physical Device Security
- Wireless Networks (Wi-Fi) in Public
- Smart Surfing
- Handling Especially Sensitive Data
- Recovering a Stolen Device
- How to Google
- Additional Resources
- Trustworthy Websites
- Worth Noting.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-4232-2357-8
- OCLC:
- 990741107
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