Malicious Mobile Code

"Malicious mobile code" is a new term to describe all sorts of destructive programs: viruses, worms, trojans, and rogue Internet content. Malicious mobile code is more prevalent today than ever before, and both home users and system administrators need to be on the alert to protect their network or company against attacks. Malicious Mobile Code reveals what such code can and can't do and how to recognize, remove, and prevent it. Readers learn effective strategies, tips, and tricks for securing any system.

Preface

ix

Introduction

1

(21)

The Hunt

1

(1)

What Is Malicious Mobile Code?

2

(9)

Malicious Code and the Law

11

(2)

Malicious Code-Writing Subculture

13

(7)

MMC Terminology

20

(1)

Summary

21

(1)

DOS Computer Viruses

22

(37)

Introduction

22

(1)

DOS Technologies

23

(9)

DOS Virus Technologies

32

(1)

Types of DOS Viruses

33

(10)

Virus Defense Mechanisms

43

(5)

Examples of DOS Viruses

48

(2)

Detecting a DOS-Based Computer Virus

50

(3)

Removing a DOS Virus

53

(2)

Protecting Yourself from Viruses

55

(3)

Summary

58

(1)

Windows Technologies

59

(34)

Windows Technologies

59

(27)

New Windows Versions

86

(6)

Summary

92

(1)

Viruses in a Windows World

93

(37)

DOS Viruses on Windows Platforms

93

(6)

Windows Viruses on Windows Platforms

99

(3)

Signs and Symptoms of Windows NT Virus Infections

102

(3)

Windows Virus Examples

105

(6)

Detecting a Windows Virus

111

(7)

Removing Viruses

118

(3)

Removing Infected Files

121

(4)

Preventing Viruses in Windows

125

(3)

Future

128

(1)

Summary

128

(2)

Macro Viruses

130

(50)

What Is a Macro Virus?

131

(4)

Microsoft Word and Excel Macros

135

(3)

Working with Macros

138

(5)

Office 2000 Security

143

(4)

Macro Virus Technologies

147

(10)

Macro Virus Examples

157

(3)

Detecting Macro Viruses

160

(6)

Removing Macro Viruses and Repairing the Damage

166

(7)

Preventing Macro Viruses

173

(6)

Summary

179

(1)

Trojans and Worms

180

(46)

The Threat

180

(2)

What Are Trojan Horses and Worms?

182

(2)

Signs and Symptoms

184

(1)

Types of Trojans

184

(7)

Trojan Technology

191

(3)

Becoming Familiar with Your PC

194

(5)

Trojan and Worm Examples

199

(9)

Detecting and Removing Trojans and Worms

208

(13)

Preventing Trojans and Worms

221

(4)

Summary

225

(1)

Instant Messaging Attacks

226

(25)

Introduction to Instant Messaging

226

(2)

Types of Instant Messaging

228

(2)

Introduction to Internet Relay Chat

230

(5)

Hacking Instant Messaging

235

(7)

Examples of IRC Attacks

242

(4)

Detecting Malicious IM

246

(1)

Removing Malicious IM

247

(1)

Protecting Yourself from IM Attacks

248

(2)

Summary

250

(1)

Internet Browswer Technologies

251

(25)

Introduction

251

(2)

Browser Technologies

253

(6)

Web Languages

259

(7)

Other Browser Technologies

266

(8)

When to Worry About Browser Content

274

(1)

Summary

275

(1)

Internet Browser Attacks

276

(30)

Browser-Based Exploits

276

(1)

Examples of Attacks and Exploits

277

(16)

Detecting Internet Browser Attacks

293

(2)

Removing and Repairing the Damage

295

(1)

Preventing Internet Browser Attacks

295

(10)

Summary

305

(1)

Malicious Java Applets

306

(35)

Java

306

(5)

Java Security

311

(8)

Java Exploits

319

(3)

Example Java Exploits

322

(6)

Detecting Malicious Java Applets

328

(3)

Removing Malicious Java Code

331

(1)

Protecting Yourself from Malicious Java Code

332

(8)

Summary

340

(1)

Malicious ActiveX Controls

341

(42)

ActiveX

341

(5)

ActiveX Security

346

(16)

ActiveX Security Criticisms

362

(3)

Malicious ActiveX Examples

365

(5)

Detecting Malicious ActiveX Controls

370

(1)

Removing and Preventing Malicious Active Controls

371

(11)

Summary

382

(1)

Email Attacks

383

(35)

Introduction

383

(1)

Email Programs

384

(10)

Email Exploits

394

(4)

Detecting Email Attacks

398

(1)

Removing Infected Email

399

(4)

Preventing Email Attacks

403

(14)

Summary

417

(1)

Hoax Viruses

418

(17)

The Mother of All Computer Viruses

418

(4)

Categories of Hoax Messages

422

(5)

Detection

427

(5)

Removing and Preventing Hoax Viruses

432

(2)

Summary

434

(1)

Defense

435

(42)

Defense Strategy

435

(1)

Malicious Mobile Code Defense Plan

436

(11)

Use a Good Antivirus Scanner

447

(8)

Antivirus Scanning Locations

455

(6)

The Best Steps Toward Securing Any Windows PC

461

(3)

Additional Defense Tools

464

(7)

Antivirus Product Review

471

(4)

Future

475

(1)

Summary

475

(2)

The Future

477

(16)

The Future of Computing

477

(6)

MMC Exploits

483

(3)

Real Defense Solutions

486

(6)

Summary

492

(1)

Index

493

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