Computer Viruses and Malware

Computer Viruses and Malware - Advances in Information Security

Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006

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Publisher's Synopsis

Our Internet-connected society increasingly relies on computers.  As a result, attacks on computers from malicious software have never been a bigger concern. Computer Viruses and Malware draws together hundreds of sources to provide an unprecedented view of malicious software and its countermeasures. This book discusses both the technical and human factors involved in computer viruses, worms, and anti-virus software.  It also looks at the application of malicious software to computer crime and information warfare.

Computer Viruses and Malware is designed for a professional audience composed of researchers and practitioners in industry. This book is also suitable as a secondary text for advanced-level students in computer science.

Book information

ISBN: 9781441940162
Publisher: Springer US
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006
DEWEY: 005.84
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xvi, 227
Weight: 372g
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Spine width: 15mm