Absolute Beginner's Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses

by Andy Walker

Batten down the hatches Hackers, spammers and thieves (oh my ) are after you The mere act of turning on an Internet-connected computer can put you, your family, and your personal finances at risk by... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789734591
• ISBN13: 9780789734594
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Que
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Safeguarding Your Computer!

I found that this book answered all of my many security questions in great detail. My current interest was to install a router for my computers and to provide additional security. This book provided step by step procedures on installation and setup, as well as explanations of security measures and precautions. The writer has a great sense of humor and makes what might be a dry and boring subject, a page turning experience.

Excellent Product More for Experienced Users

I checked the book out of the library to give me something to read on a trip, and liked it so much, I purchased it when I returned. It includes step by step instructions for the beginner, but as you get further into the book, some of the details may scare away new computer users. Working on computers for 20+ years, I figured it would be a good review, but I learned a lot.

Secure your computer.

This book is a must have for anyone who owns a PC running windows. This is not your typical computer book. It is very well written, easy to read and is interspersed with excellent snippets of humor. Each chapter contains a wealth information, recommendations and sage advice to boot. Do yourself a favor and buy this book - secure your computer now.

Great book for even the experienced computer user.

What can I say? I have read this book from beginning to end. It is an easy read, highlighted by Andy's wit and style of writing. His vast knowledge is shared in every chapter. Being a seasoned computer user, this book has even taught me things that I thought I already knew. I recommend this book for anyone who owns a personal computer. You can read it to learn or just have it sitting close by for reference. I personally hope there are many more books in the future from this author.

A Must Have For Any PC User

Andy Walker being the well known tech journalist, the book is a steal. It's a must have for any pc user whether you're a novice or advanced user. The book just shows the extreme amounts of tech knowledge he really has, just from reading the book I could tell it's only the tip of the iceberg relatively speaking. The book is great as is his easy to use website; http://www.cyberwalker.com . This book will definitely help protect you online, as it does for me. Just having the book near your pc is like a help desk at your fingertips. If you are pc user who doesn't have a troubleshooting book, this would be a worthy choice.