Includes webography.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-361) and index.

Examines the physical security of computer hardware, networks, and digital data. Introduces the different forms of rogue software, discusses methods for preventing and defending against them, and describes a selection of viruses, worms, and Trojans in detail. Investigates threats to network security and explores the subjects of authentication, spyware, and identity theft. Discusses key issues about privacy and trust in the online world.-- From publisher's description.

1. Physical security. -- Side-channel attacks -- Physical threats -- Laptop security -- Disaster recovery planning -- Privacy protection -- 2. Viruses. -- Operating systems -- Computer viruses -- Virus writers -- Virus propagation -- Virus classification -- Boot sector viruses -- File infector viruses -- Companion viruses -- Multipartite viruses -- Macro and script viruses -- Infected images -- Virus life cycle -- Viruses and UNIX -- Viruses and the Macintosh -- Virus replication -- Virus payload -- Virus organization -- Virus naming -- Virus hiding methods -- Polymorphism -- Virus stealth techniques -- Interrupts and viruses -- Trapdoors -- 3. Worms. -- Code Red I -- Worming techniques -- Proposing a CCDC -- The internet worm -- iPhone worms -- 4. Trojan horses. -- Applications of Trojans -- Installing a Trojan -- Rigging a compiler -- 5. Examples of malware. -- The Lehigh Virus -- The Brain Virus -- The Michaelangelo Virus -- The SirCAM Virus -- The Melissa Virus -- Scores Virus -- Swiss Amiga Virus -- Christmas Card Virus -- VBS.KAK Worm -- The Cruncher Virus -- Opener Virus -- MTX Worm/Virus -- 6. Prevention and defense. -- Understanding vulnerabilities -- Defenses against malware -- Anti-Virus Software -- Backups and such -- Botnets, Zombies, and remote control -- Hoaxes -- 7. Network security. -- Internet vulnerabilities -- Port scanning -- Spoofs -- Spam -- Denial of service -- Firewall basics -- Other threats -- 8. Authentication. -- Local authentication -- Biometric techniques -- Passwords -- 9. Spyware. -- Introduction and definition -- RIAA and Spyware -- Terrorism and Spyware -- Political contributions -- Distributions of Spyware -- Remote reporting -- Adware -- Spyware? -- 10. Identity theft. -- Introduction -- Shredding -- Internet cookies -- Phishing -- The Homograph Threat -- 11. Privacy and trust. -- Privacy issues -- Online privacy -- Children's privacy -- Digital forensics -- Trust -- The Hacker -- 133t Speak -- Virus Timeline.