Windows XP: The Complete Reference

Chapter 31: Network and Internet Security

	Chapter Introduction
	Protecting Your System from Viruses and Worms
		Types of Virus Files
		How Do Viruses Spread?
		Preventing Infection by Viruses
			Avoiding Getting Infected
			Dealing with an Infected Windows System
		Sources of Antivirus Information
	Managing Which Files Internet Explorer Downloads
		What Are Java, JavaScript, VBScript, and ActiveX?
		What Are Internet Explorer's Zones?
		Controlling Your Download Security
			Displaying and Changing Settings for Zones
			Controlling Which Web Sites Are in the Local Intranet Zone
			Controlling Which Web Sites Are in the Trusted and Restricted Sites Zones
		Managing Java and JavaScript
		Managing ActiveX Controls
	Securing Your Web Communication with Encryption and Certificates
		Browsing the Web Securely
		Using Object Certificates When Downloading Files
		Managing Certificates from Certificate Publishers
		Managing Your Personal Certificates
	Enabling the Internet Connection Firewall Between Your PC and the Internet
		MSN Explorer May Compromise Security
	Sending and Receiving E-mail Securely
		Getting a Certificate
		Sending Signed Mail
		Sending Encrypted Mail
			Getting a Digital ID from Incoming Mail
			Getting a Digital ID Through LDAP Search
			Getting a Digital ID from a File
		Receiving Encrypted or Signed Mail