CHAPTER 6
Malware: Defense in Depth
6.1 INTRODUCTION
In the context of computers and the Internet, there is no such thing as absolute security. No matter what precautions are taken, computers will always be vulnerable to a certain number of attacks, and there is no single security mechanism that can be purchased or downloaded that will be able to mitigate all potential threats. Although disheartening, this is the current state of computer security, and we must react accordingly. Just as modern medicine cannot always protect one’s health against a multitude of diseases, biological viruses, and illnesses, neither can security software vendors protect one’s computer and personal data against all occurrences of malware or hacking. As an ...
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