Malicious mobile code is a new term to describe all sorts of bad programs: viruses, worms, trojans, and rogue Internet content. Malicious mobile code is more prevalent today than ever before, and both home users and system administrators need to be on the alert about protecting their network or company against attacks. Malicious Mobile Code reveals what malicious code can and can't do and how to recognize, remove, and prevent them. It provides effective strategies, tips, and tricks for securing any system.

Contents

Preface
1: Introduction
2: DOS Computer Viruses
3: Windows Technologies
4: Viruses in a Windows World
5: Macro Viruses
6: Trojans and Worms
7: Instant Messaging Attacks
8: Internet Browser Technologies
9: Internet Browser Attacks
10: Malicious Java Applets
11: Malicious ActiveX Controls
12: Email Attacks
13: Hoax Viruses
14: Defense
15: The Future
Index