Computer Viruses and Malware Advances in Information Security

Computer Viruses and Malware Advances in Information Security

Authors: John Aycock

Pages: 227

Publisher: Springer

ISBN13: 9780387302362

Our Internet-connected society increasingly relies on computers. As a result, attacks on computers from malicious software have never been a bigger concern. STRONG Computer Viruses and Malware STRONG 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.

STRONG Computer Viruses and Malware STRONG 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.