Threats a - Z of Computers

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the a-z of computer and data security threats

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the a-z

of computer and data security threats

Whether you’re an IT professional, use a computer at work, or just browse the internet, this book is for you. We tell you the facts about the threats to your computers and to your data in simple, easy-to-understand language. Sophos frees IT managers to focus on their businesses. The company provides endpoint, encryption, email, web, and NAC security solutions that are simple to deploy, manage and use. Over 100 million users trust Sophos as the best protection against today’s complex threats and analysts endorse the company as a leader. The company has more than two decades of experience and a global network of threat analysis centers that enable it to respond rapidly to emerging threats. As a result, Sophos achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction in the industry. The company has headquarters in Boston, Mass., and Oxford, UK.

Copyright 2009 Sophos Group. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise unless you have the prior permission in writing of the copyright owner. Sophos and Sophos Anti-Virus are registered trademarks of Sophos Plc and Sophos Group. All other product and company names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contents
Introduction A to Z of threats Security software Safety tips Virus timeline
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Introduction
Everyone knows about computer viruses...or at least they think they do.
Nearly 30 years ago, the first computer virus was... [continues]

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