Malware: Fighting Malicious Code

Why This Book?

Just between you and me, have you noticed how the information security bookshelf at your favorite bookstore (whether it's real-world or virtual) is burgeoning under the weight of tons of titles? Some of them are incredibly helpful. However, it seems that a brand-spanking new security book is competing for your attention every 47 seconds, and you might be wondering how this book is different and why you should read it.

First, as discussed earlier in this chapter, controlling malicious code is an extremely relevant topic. System administrators, network personnel, home users, and especially security practitioners need to defend their network from these attacks, which are getting nastier all the time. Worms, Trojan horses, and RootKits ...