Norton Internet Security for Dummies

by Greg Holden

You can't see them, but they're lurking out there ominously. They loom in all shapes, sizes, and disguises. And sooner or later, one will probably try to worm its way into your computer. They're viruses, hackers, and other kinds of attackers set on sabotaging your computer and data, stealing your identity, using your address book to target more innocent victims, and more. It's Norton Internet Security on guard and to the rescue--IF you have it installed, configured, and updated properly. Norton Internet Security For Dummies helps you use the software's suite of applications to protect and streamline your online experience. It takes you from installation to configuration to troubleshooting. You'll discover how to: Set up Norton Personal Firewall to respond to alerts Configure Norton AntiVirus to take advantage of the Auto-Protect feature Use Live Update to keep your software current (the bad guys don't give up, so you can't let your guard down) Use the Browser Privacy component to prevent your Web browser from giving information to Web sites you visit Implement Ad Blocking to reduce annoying pop-up ads Use the AntiSpam component to reduce unwanted commercial e-mails Use Norton Parental controls to restrict what your kids do online and track where they've been online Use Norton Productivity Control (on the professional version) to block employees' access to certain sites Written by Greg Holden, author of Starting an Online Business For Dummies and owner of Stylus Media, this guide goes beyond the basics to include tips on: Creating better passwords Dealing with spyware and cookies Making your laptop, cellphone, or PDA more secure (Yes, they're after them, too) Recognizing suspicious e-mails Tracking hackers with WHOIS and DShield Customizing access for different users With a list of search engines especially for kids, suggestions of more tools to enhance your privacy and security, a glossary, a list of Web resources, and more, Norton Internet Security For Dummies helps you enjoy the Web, knowing Norton Internet Security is on guard against invaders.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764575775
• ISBN13: 9780764575778
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 381 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Details about Protecting Yourself

The Internet was set up for people to share information. It has obviously grown a lot since then, mostly beneficially, but it seems that there's always somebody or something out there intent on invading your personal cyberspace. Norton Internet Security is an arsenal of products that defends you (more or less) from smammers, pop-up artists, virus carriers, and spyware. Unfortunately, the programs and routines that make up Norton Internet Security require implementation, tuning, updating and constant vigilance to keep a system protected. It seems that as soon as a way to stop the intruders is found, they re do their invasive routines. There's also a short, perhaps too short section on CoolWebSearch, a site to be avoided at all costs, unless you want them to take over your browser and point it to the sites that pay them money.

A valuable reference for a wide audience

This book is a very useful companion to the Norton Internet Security product line, clearly and intelligently organized. Norton Internet Security is the best security product being made right now, and this book will show you how to use this software to your own best advantage. It includes a great deal of well presented general information about computer security, without sliding into techno-paranoia, a common flaw with books on the subject. The general user should feel much more confident with their software after reading this book, and the specialist will appreciate the careful collation of so much information into a single well-written text.