Book Review - How to Stop E-mail Spam, Spyware, Malware, Computer Viruses, and Hackers From Ruining Your Computer or Network

How to Stop E-mail Spam, Spyware, Malware, Computer Viruses, and Hackers From Ruining Your Computer or Network

BY: Bruce C. Brown

PUBLISHED BY: Atlantic Publishing Group

PUBLISHED IN: 2011

ISBN: 978-1601383037

Pages: 288

Reviewed by Billy Burgess

The title alone, was the reason why I wanted to review this book. Who hasn’t had some kind of e-mail spam in their inbox? In this book, you’ll learn how spammers think and what the goals of spyware and virus are.

In the news, you always hear about government and big business being cyber attacked, but you don’t hear much about small business or the average person who are attacked everyday. Hackers send out their virus to either test their virus or to try to steal personal and private information from your computer. In other words, hackers are thieves.

In the book, you’ll learn all there is to know about malware, spyware, adware, viruses, spam, spoofing, phishing worms, trojans, SQL injection, Hijack, Rootkits, Bots, and the impact of Malware. You’ll read about the 10 most Common E-mail Scams and How to Defend Against Them.

Honestly, I already knew quite a bit on the subject matter, and if you are also well informed, then this book might not be for you. Someone new to computers, or has little knowledge about protecting your computer, will find this book interesting. There are plenty of links listed for paying and free firewalls, virus scans, and other useful information to keep your computer safe from cyber attacks.

*I would like to thank the Atlantic Publishing Group for sending me a copy to review.