Summary:

Reveals the latest information on privacy and the Internet in a quick, easy to follow format that gets to the point FAST! Surfing Anonymously reveals the latest information on privacy and the Internet in a quick, easy to follow format that gets to the point FAST! This title is perfect for anyone who wants to learn practical solutions for maintaining their privacy and security while browsing the web. Step-by-step instructions, visual aids, and brief explanations teach you everything from surfing the web without a trace, to protecting yourself from harmful viruses.

Table of Contents:
1. Immediate measures to ensure your security
1.1 Make your own decision: Disabling automatic dial-up
1.2 Be aware of Free Internet Dial Up
1.3 Deleting provider passwords before someone else gets to them
1.4 Setting security levels correctly in Explorer
1.5 Security risk Microsoft Office - Protect Microsoft Office - Protect yourself from evil macros
1.6 Preventing automatic program start in Outlook 2. The big picture: All of your browser security settings
2.1 What's a...and what are the hidden dangers?
2.2 Making Internet Explorer secure
2.3 Known security holes of browsers 3. Signed and sealed: Secure e-mails
3.1 It doesn't always have to be Outlook
3.2 Handling e-mails correctly
3.3 Sign and encrypt your e-mail 4. Protect yourself against vermin
4.1 Viruses, Trojans, hoaxes, and other unwanted tenants
4.2 "I love you"? - VBS and Scripting Host
4.3 Virus scanners help 5. Covering your tracks in the Internet
5.1 Surfing anonymously
5.2 Here is where the information from the Net is saved on your hard drive 6. Hide your data behind a protective Internet wall
6.1 How a firewall can protect you
6.2 Installing a free firewall
6.3 Everyday surfing with the firewall