Basic Computer Security

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• General Security and Passwords
• Malware
  • Viruses
  • Trojans
  • Spyware
  • Adware
  • Removing & Preventing Malware
  • Why some computers still get sick
• Web Security
  • Choose a Better Browser
  • HTTP, HTTPS and SSL
  • Email Security
  • Phishing and Spam
  • Enhancing Web Services Security
• PC Security
  • User Controls
  • Data Encryption
• Privacy
  • Personal Information and Privacy
  • Public and Shared computers
  • Chat Logging
  • Browsing by Proxy
• Network Security
  • Wired v Wireless
  • Firewalls and Ports
• Ethical Hacking
• Further reading