Internet Security

Cybersecurity for Activists: A Field Manual from A to Z Defend yourself. Defend your data. Defend your movement. From burner phones to browser hardening, from metadata leaks to mass surveillance, this no-nonsense guide gives you the tools to stay secure in an insecure world. Whether you’re organizing protests, supporting whistleblowers, researching sensitive topics, or just trying to opt out of corporate spyware, Cybersecurity for Activists walks you through how to protect yourself—and your community. Written in plain language but packed with expert-level detail, this field manual ...

This audiobook delivers a variety of computer networking-related topics to be easily understood by beginners. It focuses on enabling you to create a strong foundation of concepts of some of the most popular topics in this area.

The internet has transformed our world in amazing ways. With just a few clicks, we can talk to friends on the other side of the globe, discover new music, explore our favorite hobbies, shop for just about anything, and even take entire college courses from the comfort of our couch. It’s no exaggeration to say that the internet is one of the greatest tools ever invented. But just like in the real world, not everyone you meet online has good intentions. Hidden among the games, chats, and cute cat videos are people who spend their time trying to trick others.

Adam Levin, a longtime consumer advocate and identity fraud expert, is your guide to this brave new world. By telling memorable stories and extracting the relevant lessons, he offers a strategy for dealing with these risks. You may not be able to prevent identity theft, but you certainly shouldn't wait until it happens to take action. Levin's approach is defined by the three M's: minimizing risk, monitoring your identity, and managing the damage.

Are you at risk of being scammed? Former con artist and best-selling author of Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale shows you how to stop scammers in their tracks. Maybe you're wondering how to make the scam phone calls stop. Perhaps someone has stolen your credit card number. Or you've been a victim of identity theft. Even if you haven't yet been the target of a crime, con artists are always out there, waiting for the right moment to steal your information, your money, and your life.

Every time we Google something, Facebook someone, or just carry a phone, we create data. Yet, we do not benefit from this wealth of information as much as we should. Andreas Weigend - an advisor to Alibaba, BMW, Hyatt, MasterCard, and Lufthansa, among others - wants to change that. In Data for the People, he proposes six basic data rights that we all need to make better decisions. Big data is here to stay. The time has come to shift the balance of power back to the individual.

Delve into the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity with this comprehensive study guide, meticulously crafted to guide aspiring professionals on their path to (ISC)² CC certification. Navigating through fundamental concepts and advanced techniques, this book serves as a trusted companion for those seeking to master the intricate landscape of cybersecurity.

Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity veteran Justin Hutchens delivers an incisive and penetrating look at how contemporary and future AI can and will be weaponized for malicious and adversarial purposes. In the book, you will explore the history of social engineering and social robotics, the psychology of deception, considerations of machine sentience and consciousness, and the history of how technology has been weaponized in the past.

Welcome to "The Pithy Guide to Personal Computer and Internet Security for Non-Security People." In today's digital age, the importance of computer and internet security cannot be overstated. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, it's crucial for everyone, regardless of their technical expertise, to understand the basics of protecting their personal information and devices. This guide is designed for individuals who may not have a background in security but want to learn how to safeguard their digital lives. We'll start with the fundamental concepts of computer and ...

Everything is a computer. Ovens are computers that make things hot; refrigerators are computers that keep things cold. These computers - from home thermostats to chemical plants - are all online. All computers can be hacked. And Internet-connected computers are the most vulnerable. Forget data theft: Cutting-edge digital attackers can now crash your car, your pacemaker, and the nation’s power grid. In Click Here to Kill Everybody, renowned expert and best-selling author Bruce Schneier examines the hidden risks of this new reality.

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.

What can you learn from a CIA spy who spent his career artfully manipulating regular people to steal high-value secrets? Plenty! In this explosive book, former intelligence officer Peter Warmka unveils detailed methodologies that he and other threat actors use to breach the security of their targets, whether they’re high-profile individuals or entire organizations.

In Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars, accomplished security expert and educator Adam Shostack delivers an accessible and engaging discussion of security threats and how to develop secure systems. The book will prepare you to take on the Dark Side as you learn—in a structured and memorable way—about the threats to your systems. You'll move from thinking of security issues as clever one-offs and learn to see the patterns they follow.

Cyber Wars gives you the dramatic inside stories of some of the world's biggest cyber attacks. These are the game-changing hacks that make organisations around the world tremble and leaders stop and consider just how safe they really are. Charles Arthur provides a gripping account of why each hack happened, what techniques were used, what the consequences were and how they could have been prevented. Cyber attacks are some of the most frightening threats currently facing business leaders, and this book provides a deep insight into understanding how they work.

Today's organizations need a new security model that more effectively adapts to the complexity and risks of modern environments, embraces hybrid workplaces, and protects people, devices, apps, and data wherever they're located. Zero Trust is the first model with the potential to do all that. Zero Trust Architecture: Theory, Implementation, Maintenance, and Growth is the first comprehensive guide for architects, engineers, and other technical professionals who want to move from Zero Trust theory to implementation and successful ongoing operation.

In a world where our lives are increasingly intertwined with technology, ensuring your digital security is not just an option—it's a necessity. The internet is a remarkable place filled with opportunities, but it also comes with its share of risks. That's why I'm excited to introduce you to "The Beginner's Guide to Cybersecurity", an essential eBook that empowers you with the knowledge and tools to protect yourself and your digital world. 🔒 Why This eBook is a Must-Have: Comprehensive Guidance: Discover a wealth of insights covering a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from password ...

Vol. 3 & 4: Mobile, Metadata, and the Machines Watching You Because it’s not paranoia if they really are listening, tracking, and triangulating your location. Welcome to the part of the fight where things get uncomfortable: mobile spyware, Stingrays disguised as friendly cell towers, rogue QR codes, AI-powered OSINT engines scraping your every move. This volume goes deeper: mobile OS lockdown, open-source tools that don’t betray you, quiet ways to communicate when the rest of the internet is on fire. We hit nodes, ransomware, privilege escalation, and Pegasus. We dissect Onion routing ...

The inside story of how America's enemies launched a cyberwar against us - and how we've learned to fight back. In this dramatic audiobook, former assistant attorney general John P. Carlin takes listeners to the front lines of a global but little-understood fight as the Justice Department and the FBI chases down hackers, online terrorist recruiters, and spies.

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 is a breakdown of each of the NIST 800-53 security control families and how they relate to each step in the NIST 800-37 risk management framework process. It is written by someone in the field in layman's terms, with practical use in mind. This book is not a replacement for the NIST 800 special publications. It is a supplemental resource that will give context and meaning to the controls for organizations and cybersecurity professionals tasked with interpreting the security controls.