GUIDE TO SECURING WINDOWS XP

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The guide explains the need to secure Windows XP Home Edition computers and the …. referenced in the Windows XP guide, as well as other security-related …

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GUIDE TO SECURING COMPUTERS USING WINDOWS XP HOME EDITION
Shirley Radack, Editor
Computer Security Division
Information Technology Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Users of home computers must deal with many threats to the security of their systems, including sophisticated attacks by people who deliberately attempt to cause mischief, disrupt operations, commit fraud, and steal identities. Remotely launched attacks can spread malicious code and software, known as malware, through e-mail, malicious Web sites, and file downloads. These attacks may result in the insertion of viruses, worms, and spyware into home systems.
People attacking home computer systems can easily find information on the Internet to assist them in their activities. Information is readily available about vulnerabilities that are found in information technology (IT) products on a daily basis. Information about ready-to-use exploits and attacks can also be located readily. Since many IT products serve a wide range of users and systems, restrictive security controls are usually not enabled in systems by default. The available controls must be selected and installed appropriately for the individual systems. If the controls are not installed, the IT products are vulnerable. Therefore, many IT products are immediately vulnerable when they are…

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