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Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense, The
Peter Szor takes you behind the scenes of anti-virus research, showing howthey are analyzed, how they spread, and--most importantly--how to effectivelydefend against them. This book offers an encyclopedic treatment of thecomputer virus, a history of computer viruses, virus behavior,classification, protection strategies, anti-virus and worm-blocking techniques,and how to conduct an accurate threat analysis. The Art of Computer VirusResearch and Defense entertains readers with its look at anti-virus research, butmore importantly it truly arms them in the fight against computer viruses.As one of the lead researchers behind Norton AntiVirus, the most popularantivirus program in the industry, Peter Szor studies viruses every day. Byshowing how viruses really work, this book will help security professionals andstudents protect against them, recognize them, and analyze and limit thedamage they can do.
744 pages, Paperback
First published February 3, 2005
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July 24, 2020
Makes for an interesting read on historical computer virus but has limited use for modern day virus research. Found myself just flicking to sections of interest after the first view chapters. Overall an enjoyable read.
December 2, 2013
Peter Szor's book describes most of the attack types, defense strategies, analysis methods and famous viruses known up to about 2005. Though with new military threats like Stuxnet and just the fact that these things change by the year, the book may seem a bit dated now, but most of what is in the book should still be perfectly relevant. The author does occasionally moralize about the creation of viruses, including when it is entirely out of curiosity, which put me off a little. Aside from that, the book is a pretty solid choice if you want information about viruses and virus research.
September 4, 2007
Thorough overview, but unfortunately very poorly edited.
April 19, 2009
Probably one of the best computer science books I've read. Pretty through and would recommend to anyone interested in viruses or worms
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August 13, 2012to read the coding of the virus
September 23, 2015
Awesome book for beginners and intermediate. The most clear book I found on Virus Research
January 28, 2017
detailed discussion of infection tactics of viruses and worms, very well-written
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