- Paperback: 216 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (16 Dec 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0471774553
- ISBN-13: 978-0471774556
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.4 x 1.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,264,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Bringing order to the lawless frontier
Almost daily, the boomtown growth of online activity generates more opportunities for cybercrime, identity theft, loss of data, and invasion of your privacy. To this lawless high–tech frontier comes the cavalry, mounted on (or in) blue PT Cruisers––Geeks On Call. Now they′re helping you build that all–important first line of defense, with quick, easy–to–follow solutions to the most common security problems, plus simple steps you can take to protect your computer, your privacy, and your personal information––today.
∗ Keep your virus protection up to date
∗ Identify and remove spyware
∗ Recognize phishing scams
∗ Practice safe chatting and instant messaging
∗ Learn to encrypt data for security
∗ Protect your laptop and wireless connection
∗ Create secure passwords
∗ Safely use public computers
Geeks On Call(r) is the premier provider of on–site computer services. The certified, trained and tested technicians from Geeks On Call provide expert computer installation and networking services, on–site repairs, security solutions and system upgrades for residential and commercial customers numbering in the hundreds of thousands each year. Founded in 1999, Geeks On Call began franchising in 2001. For more information, call 1–800–905–GEEK or visit www.geeksoncall.com. Geeks On Call franchises are independently owned and operated.
Almost daily, the boomtown growth of online activity generates more opportunities for cybercrime, identity theft, loss of data, and invasion of your privacy. To this lawless high–tech frontier comes the cavalry, mounted on (or in) blue PT Cruisers––Geeks On Call. Now they′re helping you build that all–important first line of defense, with quick, easy–to–follow solutions to the most common security problems, plus simple steps you can take to protect your computer, your privacy, and your personal information––today.
∗ Keep your virus protection up to date
∗ Identify and remove spyware
∗ Recognize phishing scams
∗ Practice safe chatting and instant messaging
∗ Learn to encrypt data for security
∗ Protect your laptop and wireless connection
∗ Create secure passwords
∗ Safely use public computers
Geeks On Call(r) is the premier provider of on–site computer services. The certified, trained and tested technicians from Geeks On Call provide expert computer installation and networking services, on–site repairs, security solutions and system upgrades for residential and commercial customers numbering in the hundreds of thousands each year. Founded in 1999, Geeks On Call began franchising in 2001. For more information, call 1–800–905–GEEK or visit www.geeksoncall.com. Geeks On Call franchises are independently owned and operated.
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Bringing order to the lawless frontier
Almost daily, the boomtown growth of online activity generates more opportunities for cybercrime, identity theft, loss of data, and invasion of your privacy. To this lawless high–tech frontier comes the cavalry, mounted on (or in) blue PT Cruisers—Geeks On Call. Now they′re helping you build that all–important first line of defense, with quick, easy–to–follow solutions to the most common security problems, plus simple steps you can take to protect your computer, your privacy, and your personal information—today.
- Keep your virus protection up to date
- Identify and remove spyware
- Recognize phishing scams
- Practice safe chatting and instant messaging
- Learn to encrypt data for security
- Protect your laptop and wireless connection
- Create secure passwords
- Safely use public computers
Geeks On Call® is the premier provider of on–site computer services. The certified, trained and tested technicians from Geeks On Call provide expert computer installation and networking services, on–site repairs, security solutions and system upgrades for residential and commercial customers numbering in the hundreds of thousands each year. Founded in 1999, Geeks On Call began franchising in 2001. For more information, call 1–800–905–GEEK or visit www.geeksoncall.com. Geeks On Call franchises are independently owned and operated.
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offers no technical answer to phishing
16 Mar 2006
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If you are new to the Web and the Internet, this book suggests how you can protect yourself against the various types of malware lurking out there in the Net. Like beware of downloading attachments from unknown senders. These might be viruses that could ruin your machine. It is recommended that you install an antivirus program, that can keep an eye out for the latest viruses.
And be careful of the numerous phishing emails that purport to be from eBay, Paypal or your bank, urging you to login to your account. The book gives no effective technical means to detect phishing. Instead, you are urged to manually exercise caution when getting one of those messages. This advice is typical of what is currently considered standard wisdom in antiphishing. Few, including the book's author, appear to have conceived of a simple antidote.
And be careful of the numerous phishing emails that purport to be from eBay, Paypal or your bank, urging you to login to your account. The book gives no effective technical means to detect phishing. Instead, you are urged to manually exercise caution when getting one of those messages. This advice is typical of what is currently considered standard wisdom in antiphishing. Few, including the book's author, appear to have conceived of a simple antidote.
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