Online Security

Cyber Security Beginners Guide. Technology is constantly changing fast and it wont stop, we know this; however, now machine learning and automation are huge game-changers for security and threat management. Do you feel that cyber security is indispensable in todays digital-dependent world? Do you want to introduce yourself to the world of cyber security but are easily overwhelmed or not sure where to start? Are you concerned about your own digital devices and networks, do you suspect they may be hacked or reporting information about your daily habits to unknown databases?

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Digital spaces are a positive force for change, connection and community, but left unregulated, they are not always safe. Globally, women are 27 times more likely than men to be harassed online. 78 per cent of LGBTQ+ people have experienced hate crime and hate speech online and there has been a 71 per cent rise in online disability abuse. How to Stay Safe Online will teach you how to spot, respond to, and protect yourself from online abuse and learn how to be a good ally to those experiencing it.

Protect Your Digital Life in Minutes—Even If You’re Not Tech-Savvy! Every click, every login, and every online interaction exposes you to digital threats—identity theft, hacking, and scams that can compromise your personal and financial security. But what if protecting yourself was simpler than you thought?" A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Prepping & Practical Cybersecurity" cuts through the confusion, offering clear, step-by-step strategies to safeguard your accounts, secure your family’s digital footprint, and prevent cyber threats—without requiring advanced technical skills.

Tyrants on Twitter is the first detailed analysis of how Chinese and Russian agents weaponize Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to subvert the liberal international order. In addition to examining the 2016 US election, David L. Sloss explores Russia's use of foreign influence operations to threaten democracies in Europe, as well as China's use of social media and other digital tools to meddle in Western democracies and buttress autocratic rulers around the world.

The slippery online ecosystem is the perfect breeding ground for identities: true, false, and in between. The Internet shorthand IRL - "in real life" - now seems naïve. We no longer question the reality of online experiences but the reality of selfhood in the digital age. In The Secret Life, the essayist and novelist Andrew O'Hagan issues three bulletins from the porous border between cyberspace and IRL.

Big Tech Tyrants boast riches beyond emperors of old but act like juveniles who don't want to grow up. They are modern-day robber barons. Big Tech Tyrants don't know the meaning of privacy, when it comes to you. They try to make you believe they will give their products away for free as a service to society, when really, they are vacuuming your personal data. They use this data to discover your deepest secrets. Big Tech Tyrants is an eye-opening, must-listen book for anyone living in the 21st century.

A riveting account of major ransomware attacks and their devastating consequences, revealing how exposed we really are—and how we can protect ourselve Imagine opening your computer only to find every document and every program locked. All you can see is a red screen with a countdown timer...

You’re about to unearth a goldmine of helpful strategies and advice to help you become financially independent, gain more personal time, and live your life the way you want. How, you ask? The answer is simple: start your own freelancing business by leveraging the power of the internet.

While politicians and pundits endlessly debate immigration policy, US Border Patrol agents put their lives on the line to enforce immigration law. Desert Duty puts a human face on the Border Patrol. It features interviews with 19 active-duty and retired agents who have worked at the Wellton, Arizona, station that watches over what is arguably the most perilous crossing along the border.

The 21st century is not only an era of technical and computer innovations, but the time when each of us can face a hacker's attack. However, there’s no need to panic! There are some simple tips and recommendations on how to save your digital space from perpetrators and where to go if something strange happens.

In The United States of Anonymous, Jeff Kosseff explores how the right to anonymity has shaped American values, politics, business, security, and discourse, particularly as technology has enabled people to separate their identities from their communications.

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.

In his latest collection of essays, security expert Bruce Schneier tackles a range of cybersecurity, privacy, and real-world security issues ripped from the headlines. Essays cover the ever-expanding role of technology in national security, war, transportation, the Internet of Things, elections, and more. Throughout, he challenges the status quo with a call for leaders, voters, and consumers to make better security and privacy decisions and investments.

Chaos and order clash in this riveting exploration of crime and punishment on the Internet. Once considered a borderless and chaotic virtual landscape, the Internet is now home to the forces of international law and order. It's not just computer hackers and cyber crooks who lurk in the dark corners of the Web - the cops are there, too. In The Internet Police, Ars Technica editor Nate Anderson takes readers on a behind-the-screens tour of landmark cybercrime cases, revealing how criminals continue to find digital and legal loopholes even as police hurry to cinch them closed.

Cybersecurity experts agree: No one security measure is foolproof to defend against attacks. Ransomware is a new threat. It comes from nowhere and can potentially lock you out of your data and applications until a ransom is paid, making it difficult to recover. These cybercriminals are extremely skilled and motivated. They want to access as much confidential personal information as possible. Security specialists recommend using every tool at your disposal, including draconian measures like backups, encrypting data files, redacting sensitive information on your devices and firewalls.

From an artist and TikTok creator, a critical look at the controversial app and its effect on cultural heritage, artificial intelligence, community organizing, and digital censorship. In Revolutionary Algorithms, Torey Akers approaches TikTok with a deep understanding of the app, as both a...

Customer Data and Privacy: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand the tangled interdependencies and complexities and develop strategies that allow your company to be good stewards, collecting, using, and storing customer data responsibly.

Arm yourself with cybersecurity knowledge and skills to stay safe, informed, and empowered in the digital age. Are you concerned about privacy and cyber attacks in an increasingly complex virtual space? Does integrating cybersecurity solutions into your business seem endlessly daunting and complicated? If so, know you can do plenty to identify, mitigate, and avoid cyber risks. And this book will help you get the ball rolling. It features the powerful SECURE IT framework for simplifying even the most complicated concepts.

When was the last time you used the internet? Chances are, you've been online within the last 10 minutes. While the World Wide Web is integrated into many facets of daily life, there are still risks we take when entering the digital world. But don't fret! Cybersecurity for Normal People is here; your practical guide to staying safe online! Scammers and hackers are all using the same internet we are, and their job is to take advantage of vulnerable users.