Computer Hackers

Die Revolution begann in Kinderzimmern: Mit dem C64, dem ersten millionenfach verbreiteten Heimcomputer...

“A prescient and important book. . . . Fascinating.”—The New York Review of Books No single invention of the last half century has changed the way we live now as much as the Internet. Alexander Klimburg was a member of the generation for whom it was a utopian ideal turned reality: a place...

Now available in a new edition entitled GLASS HOUSES: Privacy, Secrecy, and Cyber Insecurity in a Transparent World. A former top-level National Security Agency insider goes behind the headlines to explore America's next great battleground: digital security. An urgent wake-up call that...

In 2012, 21-year-old Dutch hacker David Schrooten was living at his parents’ house in the Netherlands and spending most of his time online. When he wasn’t squabbling with fellow hackers, he was making plans to visit his Romanian girlfriend. His life turned upside-down when Interpol agents arrested him at an airport in Romania on international hacking charges involving $63 million in damages. Soon Schrooten found himself extradited to the United States, a country where he had never been before.

It’s 2022. Do you know if your online information is safe? According to a study by the University of Maryland, hackers attack internet-connected computers every 39 seconds. The same technology that’s made information sharing easier has put our privacy at risk more than ever. But it doesn’t stop there. International warfare is now waged on the digital stage, changing how countries influence global conflicts' outcomes. We live in an era of computers, data, and digital connections. This book will give you a better understanding of the current threats and solutions from the world of cyber warfare.

Arm yourself with proactive measures and best practices to fortify your defenses. With this invaluable knowledge, you will be equipped to safeguard your organization and ensure its resilience in the face of this ever-present danger. The time to act is now—protect your business from the relentless onslaught of ransomware and its sinister shackles.

Veteran information security professional Emily Crose delivers a deep dive into the history of the United States government's nuanced relationship with hacker culture and the role the latter has played in the former's domestic policy and geopolitics. In the book, you'll learn about significant events that have changed the way the hacking community has been perceived by the public, the state, and other hackers.

Ferry Ranco hat als Computerexperte ein internationales Internet-Unternehmen aufgebaut. Als Hacker in das System des Bundeskanzleramtes einzudringen versuchen, sieht er sein Lebenswerk bedroht...

In a world of digital technology, it’s easy to forget one sobering fact: Our identity can be stolen from under our noses, with one click of the mouse, propelling us into nightmares in a matter of minutes, anytime, anywhere, and on any one of our darling gadgets. Cybercrimes, malware, botnets, and all forms of digital threats are ever more sophisticated, waiting in the shadows for that one opportunity to steal your sensitive information.

The Audacity to Spy, written by an attorney with an interest in privacy laws and legislation and her grandmother who is an experienced Information Analyst, reveals the ways in which your identity and personal data have been stolen by various sources.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the US Department of State, and the National Security Agency (NSA), together with the Republic of Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), National Police Agency (NPA), and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), are jointly issuing this advisory to highlight the use of social engineering by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK a.k.a. North Korea) state-sponsored cyber actors to enable computer network exploitation globally against individuals employed by research centers and think tanks, academic institutions, and news media organizations.

This audiobook is for small business owners. My goal is to get small business owners out of the mindset that cyber threats are too big for their business. This is never the right mindset to keep because an attack can and will happen to you if you don’t have the proper cyber security in place. You have to put protection methods in place to keep your business safe in today’s cyber world.

From drone warfare in the Middle East to digital spying by the National Security Agency, the US government has harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to awesome effect. But what happens when ordinary people have the same tools at their fingertips? Advances in cybertechnology, biotechnology, and robotics mean that more people than ever before have access to potentially dangerous technologies that could be used to attack states and private citizens alike.

Go from cyber-insecure to cyber-savvy—outsmart cyber thieves with this comprehensive guide to a safe, fulfilling online experience—even if online safety is uncharted territory for you! Just 10 years ago, few people could probably envision a world where they could shop with their mobile phone, effortlessly connect their home and work computers, or access literally millions of apps with just one click. The upside of ubiquitous connectivity? Speed, practicality, efficiency. The downside? Data has become gold, and our “treasure” is sadly all too accessible to clever hackers and data thieves.

When cybersecurity expert Jake Braun challenged hackers at DEFCON, the largest hacking conference in the world, to breach the security of an American voting machine, a hacker in Europe conquered the task in less than two minutes. From hacking into voting machines to more mundane, but no less serious problems, America's democracy faces unprecedented tests from within and without.

You need to understand what’s come before so that you can guard against it happening to you… and you need to know exactly what to do to make sure your business is secure. You also need to understand exactly what your cybersecurity status is right now so you can pinpoint the holes that need patching… and the chances are, there’s more to patch up than you realize. Because here’s the kicker: Technology is vital to the success of your company – and that means you have to keep it safe.

Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering them and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. Over time, malicious actors have adjusted their ransomware tactics to be more destructive and impactful, and have also exfiltrated victim data and pressured victims to pay by threatening to release the stolen data.

In this audiobook you will learn: What types of roles exist in the field of Cybersecurity, what key concepts and methodologies you must learn in Cybersecurity, what are the key technologies that you should be aware, how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity, what kind of Cybersecurity entry level salary you can expect, how to overcome obstructions and get things done, how to become a project oriented security professional, what kind of mindset you must have in Cybersecurity, how to express your unique voice in Cybersecurity, and much more!

Cyberattacks are an evolving danger to organizations, employees, and consumers. They may be designed to access or destroy sensitive data, extort money or even put your family at risk. At an individual level, a cybersecurity attack can result in everything from identity theft to extortion attempts, to the loss of important data like family photos. However, there are simple things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your work.

Are you concerned about the security of your online accounts and personal information? This audiobook bundle is the ultimate guide to hacking, designed to help you understand how hackers work and how to protect yourself from cyber attacks. In this bundle, you'll discover the fundamentals of hacking and how to use basic tools and techniques to test your own security vulnerabilities. This bundle offers a comprehensive overview of hacking principles, with practical tips and strategies for protecting yourself from common attacks.