Computer Viruses and Their Prevention Techniques: Series Textbooks for Information Security Majors in Higher Education

Author: Cheng Shengli
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book comprehensively and elaborately introduces the basic concepts of information, information security, computer crime, computer viruses, information assurance systems, and information warfare. It explains the macro-prevention strategies for computer viruses and the virus parasitic environment. It focuses on analyzing the mechanisms of typical computer viruses, their transmission mechanisms, and triggering mechanisms. It discusses the detection techniques, removal techniques, and preventive measures for computer viruses. It also interweaves the latest trends and developments in computer virus technology and antivirus technology. Additionally, it explores the application of cryptography in computer viruses and the practical use of computer viruses as information weapons in contemporary information warfare, combining new research findings in the field of information security, as well as the impact of the Gulf War, the "9.11" events, and the Iraq War on the application of cryptography in computer viruses. This book is focused on the current development trends of computer viruses and the latest achievements in antivirus technology, with comprehensive and novel content. It emphasizes both theoretical and practical aspects, offering detailed and accessible content that covers a broad scope with strong readability. It discusses the real purposes of computer viruses from both offensive and defensive strategies, revealing the true nature of computer viruses. This book can serve as a textbook for undergraduate students or lower-level graduate students in computer science and information security at universities, as well as a reference book for engineering technicians and managers in fields such as communication security, e-commerce, and information processing.