Computer Security

For users of crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and others, security can be a challenging topic. There are many pitfalls to securing digital currencies, from managing exchange accounts, protecting self-custody wallets, and navigating social engineering scams. This book teaches users how to protect their crypto assets from common threats. Split into four parts, it covers wallet technology basics, custodial account security, self-custody key protection, and awareness of attacks that users may face.

Cyberspace is all around us. We depend on it for everything we do. We have reengineered our business, governance, and social relations around a planetary network unlike any before it. But there are dangers looming, and malign forces are threatening to transform this extraordinary domain. In Black Code, Ronald J. Deibert, a leading expert on digital technology, security, and human rights, lifts the lid on cyberspace and shows what's at stake for Internet users and citizens.

The word spread through the hacking underground like some unstoppable new virus: Someone - some brilliant, audacious crook - had just staged a hostile takeover of an online criminal network that siphoned billions of dollars from the U.S. economy. The FBI rushed to launch an ambitious undercover operation aimed at tracking down this new kingpin. Other agencies around the world deployed dozens of moles and double agents.

An insightful and original new approach to cybersecurity, Taming the Hacking Storm is a must-listen guide for cybersecurity practitioners, academic researchers studying Internet security, and members of the general public with an interest in tech, security, and privacy.

Hacker culture can be esoteric, but this entertaining reference is here to help. Written by a longtime hacker, this fun reference introduces you to key people and companies, fundamental ideas, and milestone films, games, and magazines in the annals of hacking. From phreaking to deepfakes, and from APT (advanced package tool) to zombie malware, grasping the terminology is crucial to understanding hacker culture and history.

The ability to hack AI and the technology industry's lack of effort to secure it is thought by experts to be the biggest unaddressed technology issue of our time. Hacking Artificial Intelligence sheds light on these hacking risks, explaining them to those who can make a difference. This book is the first-ever layman's guide to the new world of hacking AI and introduces the field to thousands of people who should be aware of these risks. From a security perspective, AI is today where the internet was thirty years ago. It is wide open and can be exploited.

Most of the big companies today seek the help of Kali Linux for the purpose of tracing and checking the various forms of vulnerabilities which are present within a system and thus ensures 100 percent security for an organization. Unless and until you are unaware of the basics, you will not be able to use this software. In fact, for carrying out an effective form of ethical hacking, you will need to learn about the various attacks along with the forms of networks. You can easily find the information in this audiobook.

The Next-Gen Information Security Professional flips the script on what it means to succeed in this field. This isn’t a manual for the latest tools or another dry checklist of compliance standards. It’s a playbook for the human side of security: how to influence, persuade, and lead when the stakes couldn’t be higher.

This timely book explores the alarming rise of ransomware: malicious software blocking users from their systems or data until they've paid money to regain access or to prevent the release of sensitive information. High-profile British examples of the twenty-first century have targeted national libraries and healthcare organizations; in the US, hackers of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Health Network held patient data hostage—when their demands went unmet, they published topless photographs of women with breast cancer.

The machine that kills secrets is a powerful cryptographic code that hides the identities of leakers and hacktivists as they spill the private files of government agencies and corporations bringing us into a new age of whistle blowing. With unrivaled access to figures like Julian Assange, Daniel Domscheit-Berg, and Jacob Applebaum, investigative journalist Andy Greenberg unveils the group that brought the world WikiLeaks, OpenLeaks, and BalkanLeaks.

This comprehensive guide serves as a beacon for individuals seeking to attain expertise in the domain of cloud security, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of safeguarding cloud environments. From concepts to advanced techniques, this book offers a structured and accessible approach to understanding the nuances of cloud security.

Cyber risk management is one of the most urgent issues facing enterprises today. This book presents a detailed framework for designing, developing, and implementing a cyber risk management program that addresses your company's specific needs. Ideal for corporate directors, senior executives, security risk practitioners, and auditors at many levels, this guide offers both the strategic insight and tactical guidance you're looking for.

The MSPs that are dominating the market aren’t selling IT anymore. They’re selling protection—protection from regulators, cyber insurance denials, and lawsuits that are wiping out businesses like yours. Standardized: The MSP’s Guide to Avoiding Lawsuits, Scaling Compliance, and Winning High-Value Clients isn’t theory—it’s a battle-tested blueprint for turning compliance into a scalable, profitable service that keeps clients loyal and lawyers off your back.

The journey towards robust OT cybersecurity is not a destination but a continuous evolution. As technology advances and threat actors become more sophisticated, the need for vigilance and adaptation remains paramount. This book has provided a framework—a set of guiding principles and actionable strategies—for building a resilient cybersecurity posture. However, the true measure of success lies not in the implementation of specific technologies or policies but in the cultivation of a security-conscious culture.

Cybersecurity is an emerging career trend and will continue to become increasingly important. Despite the lucrative pay and significant career growth opportunities, many people are unsure of how to get started.

Defend Your Data is a practical guide for anyone who wants to feel more confident and secure in the digital world. It walks you through the threats most people face today, why they work, and how to defend yourself with simple habits that make a real difference. You’ll learn how phishing, malware, ransomware, and social-engineering attacks actually unfold, and what steps you can take to protect your devices, accounts, home network, and personal information. The book breaks down complex ideas in a way that feels approachable, even if you don’t work in technology.

The Book of Satoshi, the collected writings of Satoshi Nakamoto, creator of the bitcoin. The foreword was written by Jeff Berwick.

When all other processes, controls, and technologies fail, humans are your last line of defense. But, how can you prepare them? Frustrated with ineffective training paradigms, most security leaders know that there must be a better way. A way that engages users, shapes behaviors, and fosters an organizational culture that encourages and reinforces security-related values. The good news is that there is hope. That's what Transformational Security Awareness is all about.

The background noise of power grids working alongside water pipelines carrying liquid and trains moving along tracks represent the hidden heartbeat of modern civilization which supports our global connectedness. The vital systems supporting our economies and societies remain hidden from everyday view while they sustain both the simple and complex aspects of daily life. At the heart of this critical infrastructure lies a network of sophisticated control systems: SCADA–Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.

Blockchain technology could affect governance itself by supporting new organizational structures that promote more democratic and participatory decision making. Primavera De Filippi and Aaron Wright acknowledge this potential and urge the law to catch up. That is because disintermediation - a blockchain's greatest asset - subverts critical regulation. By cutting out middlemen, such as online operators and multinational corporations, blockchains run the risk of undermining the capacity of governmental authorities to supervise activities in banking, commerce, law, and other vital areas.