Hacking Exposed Malware and Rootkits

The bestselling series now covers these dangerous and evolving computer security threats

Providing real-world attacks and detailed countermeasures, this new volume is a comprehensive guide to the "black art" of malware and rootkits. You will learn how to identify and defend against malicious software and dangerous hidden scripts. The book includes practical examples, case studies, and risk ratings--all in the bestselling Hacking Exposed format.

Hacking Exposed: Malware and Rootkits walks you through the processes of analyzing malicious software from start to finish. The book covers different kinds of malware and rootkits, methods of infection, and the latest detection and prevention technologies.

Section I: Viruses are Dead

Chapter 1 – Your Desktop: The New Frontier

Chapter 2 – Malware

Chapter 3 – Rootkits

Section II: Malware

Chapter 4 – Method of Infection

Chapter 5 – Malware Functionality

Section III: Rootkits

Chapter 6 – User Mode Rootkits

Chapter 7 – Kernel Mode Rootkits

Chapter 8 – Virtual Rootkits

Chapter 9 – The Future of Rootkits

Section IV: Malware Prevention Technologies

Chapter 10 – Anti-Virus

Chapter 11 – Personal Firewalls/Pop Up Blockers

Chapter 12 – Host Based Intrusion Prevention

Chapter 13 – Rootkit Detection

Chapter 14 – General Security Practices

Appendix A - About the Companion Web Site

Appendix B - Links and Resources