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Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Computer Security 101: Free Computer Security 101 Class: Lesson 4

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 Computer Security 101: Free Computer Security 101 Class: Lesson 4
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The 4th lesson in your 10-part Computer Security 101 class. This lesson covers email viruses, hidden file extensions and email spoofing.
 
 
Lessons
 Email Borne Viruses
Email is one of the most common methods for transporting viruses from one computer to another. Learn what to watch out for and how to keep your machine from becoming infected.
 
 Hidden File Extensions and Email Spoofing
Virus writers use many tricks to try and make sure you get infected and that the virus will spread as far and fast as possible. These are a couple of the tricks you need to be aware of.
 
Quiz
 Lesson 4 Quiz
Take the Lesson 4 Quiz to find out how much you know about spreading malicious code through email and how to protect yourself.
 
Tony Bradley About.com Guide for Internet / Network Security CISSP, MCSE2k, MCSA, A+
 
 
 
 
 
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