Computer Security

In a world where data flows freely and communication spans the globe, the need for secure and private communication has never been more critical. This book invites you on an illuminating journey into the captivating realm of secure communication, demystifying the intricate techniques that have protected secrets and guarded information for centuries.

We all get the calls. We all get the emails. But can you tell the difference between a legitimate call or email...and a scam? Scammers are working harder than ever before to take advantage of you, your identity, and your money. With some guidance and perspective, A Cure for the Common Scam will help walk you through steps you can take to protecting yourself against the common scams of today. Explained in nontechnical, straightforward, and practical terms. You do not have to fall victim to the schemes of scammers.

If you’re confused about the recent surge of crypto art and want to learn more about NFTs and their market, look no further! Have you ever wondered what the deal is with crypto art? Ever heard the term NFT and wondered what that could possibly mean? Do you feel intimidated by this new technology, more so because you’re barely struggling to understand Bitcoin and Ethereum? Are you a creative person looking to get into the crypto art scene? Then this audiobook is just what you need.

¿Te parece imposible la idea de defender tu presencia digital de amenazas invisibles? Aquí tienes una verdad contundente: no necesitas ser un experto en tecnología para dominar los conceptos básicos de ciberseguridad. De hecho, solo estás a un libro de transformar tu vida digital y proteger tu información personal y profesional contra las fuerzas oscuras del mundo cibernético.

A day rarely goes by without hearing about someone being scammed, manipulated, or even physically assaulted. Maybe you’ve been a victim yourself—left feeling violated and frustrated. But with the right knowledge and strategies, you don’t have to live in fear. Being Savvy means staying one step ahead—whether it’s spotting when someone is trying to overcharge or deceive you, protecting yourself from identity theft after a stolen phone, or shutting down intimidation before it escalates. You will know how to handle threats before they become problems.

If you want to avoid getting hacked, having your information spread, and discover the world of ethical hacking then pay attention.... Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Cybersecurity: An Essential Guide to Computer and Cyber Security for Beginners, Including Ethical Hacking, Risk Assessment, Social Engineering, Attack and Defense Strategies, and Cyber-Warfare, Ethical Hacking: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Using Penetration Testing to Audit and Improve the Cyber-Security of Computer Networks, Including Tips on Social Engineering.

In The Reign of Botnets, fraud and bot detection expert David Senecal delivers a timely and incisive presentation of the contemporary bot threat landscape and the latest defense strategies used by leading companies to protect themselves. The author uses plain language to lift the veil on bots and fraud, making a topic critical to your website's security easy to understand and even easier to implement.

Mehr Freiheit und mehr Demokratie waren die großen Versprechen des Internets. Doch inzwischen konzentriert sich die Macht bei einigen wenigen Tech-Giganten. Dabei bietet das Netz selbst eine Lösung, um sein ursprüngliches Freiheitsversprechen zu bewahren: die nichtkommerzielle digitale Gegenwelt. Zu ihr zählen etwa die Online-Enzyklopädie Wikipedia, die Twitter-Alternative Mastodon, der nichtkommerzielle Browser Firefox oder der Messenger Signal.

Web3 is emerging to expand the opportunities for creators by delivering tools that help them regain their content freedom, monetize their content better, safeguard their personal data, and fight back against censorship.

Neither a protest against AI, nor a speculative work on how AI could replace humans, Algorithms of Armageddon provides a time-critical understanding of why AI is being implemented through state weaponization, the realities for the global power balance, and more importantly, U.S. national security.

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.

AI for Defense and Intelligence is a timely and compelling listen for graduate students interested in this rapidly-growing field, mid-career professionals looking to rebrand, and senior leaders in federal agencies who want to get smart on the latest tech. This approachable and focused book provides an overview of AI basics, a review of powerful machine learning models, and a discussion of applications across natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), optimization, agent-based modeling and more.

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.

La guida definitiva al mondo finanziario del Futuro. Ci sarà un modo parallelo che chiameremo Metaverso. I soldi che ci faremo girare dentro saranno le criptovalute, mentre gli NFT rappresenteranno l'unicità degli oggetti digitali, e non si tratterà soltanto di figurine di scimmie, ma anche di musica, videogiochi, vestiti, passaporti e immobili. I pezzi del puzzle esistono già, sembra che sia arrivato il momento di metterli tutti insieme.

The Code of Honor: Embracing Ethics in Cybersecurity delivers a first of its kind comprehensive discussion of the ethical challenges that face contemporary information security workers, managers, and executives. Authors Ed Skoudis, president of the SANS Technology Institute College and founder of the Counter Hack team, and Dr. Paul Maurer, president of Montreat College, explain how timeless ethical wisdom gives birth to the Cybersecurity Code which is currently being adopted by security practitioners and leaders around the world.

Amerikas führender Tech-Journalist Steven Levy (The Washington Post) über das Unternehmen, das unsere Gesellschaft für immer verändert hat: Facebook. Vom Start-up zur Weltmacht: Die dramatische Firmengeschichte von Facebook zeigt, wie aus dem Konzern das international einflussreiche Tech-Imperium werden konnte, von dem es heute heißt, es bedrohe die Demokratie. Das sich gegen immer lautere Stimmen behaupten muss, die fordern, der Konzern habe zu viel Einfluss und gehöre zerschlagen.

Spring in Action, Fourth Edition is a hands-on guide to the Spring Framework, updated for version 4. It covers the features, tools, and practices including Spring MVC, REST, Security, Web Flow, and more. You'll move between short snippets and an ongoing example as you learn to build simple and efficient J2EE applications. Author Craig Walls has a special knack for crisp and entertaining examples that zoom in on the features and techniques you really need.

This audiobook recounts case studies to show the types of threats we face and provides a comprehensive coverage of risk management tactics and strategies to protect yourself against such nefarious threat actors. These include key mitigation and controls for information security or security and HR-related professionals.

Our Data, Ourselves addresses a common and crucial question: What can we as private individuals do to protect our personal information in a digital world? In this practical handbook, legal expert Jacqueline D. Lipton guides listeners through important issues involving technology, data collection, and digital privacy as they apply to our daily lives.

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.