Windows Vulnerability Attacks and Security Prevention

Author: Cai Yi, Zhou Jijun, Peng Hailong
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Various application software on the Windows operating system, even the operating system itself, suffer from serious security vulnerabilities. Therefore, how to prevent and enhance security awareness is the goal of this book. It provides practical demonstrations of security tools and software, as well as in-depth explanations of source code. The book introduces attacks and protections for DNS services, WWW services, email services, shared services, and ODBC services in a clear and concise manner. It also summarizes and organizes attacks and protections for popular instant messaging software, as well as personal computer protections. Additionally, it introduces some UNIX systems and router operating systems to facilitate comparative learning. Finally, it guides readers on what constitutes a secure operating system. Throughout the book, the content focuses on analyzing and proposing countermeasures for the most current software and services. This book is suitable for readers interested in network security and preventing hacker intrusions, as well as for network administrators and system administrators who may find it valuable for reference. It can also serve as supplementary teaching material for students in information security programs and related fields at universities and colleges.