Publisher's Synopsis
This book aims to provide a practical guide for the microcomputer user, showing how to avoid, and if necessary combat, a viral infection. The emphasis of the book is on practical advice and measures which can be immediately implemented by large and small computer users.;The author analyzes virus structure, looking at infection paths and common carriers. There is a discussion on side-effects and mutations, with practical suggestions on the prevention of virus infections. Anti-virus weapons, including virus detection products, are discussed, and a step-by-step approach to dealing with virus attack is outlined.;The book includes case studies describing the installation and administration of anti-virus measures and special attention is given to PC networks which are potentially a prime means of disseminating viruses on PCs. A list of anti-virus product manufacturers is given.
