Chapter 29. Protecting Your PC from Viruses, Spam, and Other Nuisances
In This Chapter
When you connect your PC to the Internet, you open up a whole new world of adventure and information for you and your family. Unfortunately, you also open up a new world of potential dangers—viruses, spam, computer attacks, and more.
Fortunately, it's easy to protect your computer and your family from these dangers. All you need are a few software utilities—and a lot of common sense!
Safeguarding Your System from Computer Viruses
A computer virus is a malicious software program designed to do damage ...
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