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Summary: Horribly Outdates
Review: At the rate that computer technology is changing by the time you read any book it will be outdated. Steer clear of this book
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Summary: A good bit of Assembler, and Windows Goes!
Review: I tested a few of these programs for effectiveness on a Win95 and 98 (not 98se) machine. Wow, i was impressed at the speed and efficiency of the given code!
I have programmed in assembly, and this taught me a few tricks i hadn't seen before. Who knew that u could reach hidden functions in kernel32.dll?
Not I, not until now. I highly recommend this book for the curious, advanced, and master programmer alike. You will learn the structure and power of assembly based virii, and how (if you think about it) to defend against them. A great book, must have.
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Summary: A fine guide to computer viruses for experts
Review: Mark Ludwig is rekoned to be one of the worlds leading experts in the field of computer viruses and this book (with disk) goes to prove that he is. Written for those with a good understanding of computer languages, this is no trip for the feint hearted. I recommend this to anyone wanting to know how they can improve their systems form malicious attack, BUT dont use the disk if you don't know what you are doing as the demo viruses contained COULD do serious damage. Defineatly a recommended read.
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Summary: Forget Computer Viruses
Review: Ok this book is about computer viruses but for those of us who have no intention of writing viruses, this book can teach quite a bit about system programming. The aurthor is clearly a very good programmer and he is able to teach the subject well. Mr Ludwig, I think you should consider writing "under the hood" articles for the benefit of other programmers.
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Summary: learn-by-example guide to computer viruses
Review: Shortly after Ludwig penned this book in 1995, I can remember the infuriated computer press churning out condemning reviews. One reviewer refused to even name the book in his review, lest his bad review cause the book to sell. Mark Ludwig's book, written for programmers, features assembly language and a smattering of C source in a learn by example guide to writing computer viruses. The book is broken up into three parts. The first part focuses on replicant code, while the second part focues anti-viral software. The last and final part focuses on virus payloads. Unfortunately, quite a bit of the information is no longer current, given the ever changing nature of technology. Still, it is an interesting read for anyone interested in the topic. Highly interesting even though it is a bit dated.
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Summary: learn-by-example guide to computer viruses
Review: Shortly after Ludwig penned this book in 1995, I can remember the infuriated computer press churning out condemning reviews. One reviewer refused to even name the book in his review, lest his bad review cause the book to sell. Mark Ludwig's book, written for programmers, features assembly language and a smattering of C source in a learn by example guide to writing computer viruses. The book is broken up into three parts. The first part focuses on replicant code, while the second part focues anti-viral software. The last and final part focuses on virus payloads. Unfortunately, quite a bit of the information is no longer current, given the ever changing nature of technology. Still, it is an interesting read for anyone interested in the topic. Highly interesting even though it is a bit dated.
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Summary: Excellent book for a in depth look at Computer Viruses
Review: The Author covers viruses development from boot sector,to file viruses for Win3.#, DOS and OS2. This a good book for people interested in the hard facts of computer viruses. How to create them, or a person interested in coding Anti-Virus software. It is a must to understand what and how viruses alter executables, in order to repair and detect against viruses. Not for people who just what a program to magical repair their system. But for those who want to know how to do it on their selves own. Requires knowledge of Assembly Lang for IBM PC.
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Summary: Most informative & interesting book I've ever read
Review: The book teaches all that one wanted to know about computer viruses & vaccines. It also teaches how to write good assembly programs in a simple manner. Buy this book and you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: Older edition is free on the Internet
Review: This book is a classic exposition on the programming of computer viruses. I concur with the other reviewers in that this is the best book ever on the subject (it is likely the only book on the subject from my searches). The first edition of this book is free to download from the publisher's website (search for American Eagle Publications in Google because Amazon.com won't let me put the URL) (it requires you to register but that is free too) along with the Little Black Book of Computer Viruses and lots of other information. THIS BOOK CAN STILL BE PURCHASED NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE for forty dollars, so don't order an overpriced used copy from Amazon.com (at the time of this writing, some jerk was trying to sell it for over one hundred dollars used! What a rip-off!).
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Summary: Older edition is free on the Internet
Review: This book is a classic exposition on the programming of computer viruses. I concur with the other reviewers in that this is the best book ever on the subject (it is likely the only book on the subject from my searches). The first edition of this book is free to download from the publisher's website (search for American Eagle Publications in Google because Amazon.com won't let me put the URL) (it requires you to register but that is free too) along with the Little Black Book of Computer Viruses and lots of other information. THIS BOOK CAN STILL BE PURCHASED NEW FROM THE PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE for forty dollars, so don't order an overpriced used copy from Amazon.com (at the time of this writing, some jerk was trying to sell it for over one hundred dollars used! What a rip-off!).
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