Malware and Computer Security Incidents: Handling Guides
( Computer Science, Technology and Applications )
Publication series ：Computer Science, Technology and Applications
Author： Mark Borrelli
Publisher： Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication year： 2013
E-ISBN: 9781629481920
Subject： TP309 安全保密
Keyword： Computers
Language： ENG
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Description
Malware, also known as malicious code, refers to a program that is covertly inserted into another program with the intent to destroy data, run destructive or intrusive programs, or otherwise compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the victims data, applications, or operating system. Malware is the most common external threat to most hosts, causing widespread damage and disruption and necessitating extensive recovery efforts within most organizations. This book provides recommendations for improving an organizations malware incident prevention measures. It also gives extensive recommendations for enhancing an organizations existing incident response capability so that it is better prepared to handle malware incidents, particularly widespread ones.