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2009
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HOW TO DEFEND AGAINST THE ONGOING WAVE OF MALWARE AND ROOTKITS ASSAULTS From accessing financial records and stealing keystrokes to peer-to-peer networks and auto updating functionality, malware has become the key component in the majority of successful attacks. The recent denial of service attacks on Georgia and Estonia were organized and launched by malware; and one of the most advanced malware attacks ever seen, Conficker, compromised millions of computers in governments, businesses and homes worldwide. To help computer and network security professionals understand and defend against malware, Michael A. Davis, Sean M. Bodmer, and Aaron LeMasters teamed up to write HACKING EXPOSED MALWARE & ROOTKITS: Malware & Rootkits Secrets & Solutions (McGraw-Hill; October 2009; Softcover: $49.99). These security experts provide step-by-step countermeasures and explain how to detect and eliminate malicious embedded code, block pop-ups and websites, prevent keylogging, and terminate rootkits. Real-world case studies and examples reveal how today's hackers use readily available tools to infiltrate and hijack systems. The latest intrusion detection, firewall, honeynet, antivirus, anti-rootkit, and anti-spyware technologies are covered in detail. Following the authors' guidelines and tips, readers will be able to: • Understand how malware infects, survives, and propagates across an enterprise Updates on the latest tools and techniques are available at www.malwarehackingexposed.com. "I was excited to see Michael Davis take the lead and coauthor this book on malware. I cannot think of a better and more qualified person. This book is an amazing resource. It is timely, focused, and what we need to better understand and defend against one of the greatest cyber threats we face. I cannot recommend this book enough." - From the foreword by Lance Spitzner, President of the Honeynet Project. "Accessible but not dumbed-down, this latest addition to the Hacking Exposed series is a stellar example of why this series remains one of the best-selling security franchises out there. System administrators and Average Joe computer users alike need to come to grips with the sophistication and stealth of modern malware, and this book calmly and clearly explains the threat." - Brian Krebs, Reporter for The Washington Post and author of the Security Fix Blog. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Sean M. Bodmer is director of government programs at Savid Corporation, Inc. He is an active honeynet researcher specializing in the analysis of signatures, patterns, and behaviors of malware and attackers. Sean has worked in various systems security engineering roles for federal government entities and private corporations. Aaron LeMasters is a security researcher specializing in computer forensics, malware analysis, and vulnerability research. He spent five years defending the undefendable DoD networks and is now a senior software engineer at Raytheon SI. HACKING EXPOSED MALWARE & ROOTKITS: Malware & Rootkits Secrets & Solutions by Michael A. Davis, Sean M. Bodmer, Aaron LeMasters 212-904-3604 bettina_faltermeier@mcgraw-hill.com |
