Elements of Computer Security

From the reviews:

“Salomon … presents a detailed overview of the history of malicious code and the creators that spawned it. This is an excellent reference for those new to security practices, from home users to students, it provides guidance on how to secure a computer system and understand the risks to the system. … This excellent, readable, and enjoyable work should be on the shelves of all personal computer users. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and general readers.” (T. D. Richardson, Choice, Vol. 48 (7), March, 2011)