hacking

The STEM Files graphic novel series focuses on the hilarious, top secret stories of ambitious, but inept, would-be evil villains. Top Secret: Hackster focuses on the blundering would-be evil villain Hank Sterns, aka Hackster, as he tries his hardest to hack into The City Bank. But he fails miserably due to his lack of understanding how to code. It's hard to hack a bank using computer programming if you don't know basic coding! Each book in the series focuses on a key STEM concept. Includes educational callouts, sidebars, and backmatter material. Supplemental activity also included.

Cybercrime affects everyone--from individuals to companies, colleges and universities, government agencies, and the military. Annual damage from cybercrime is expected to cost the companies, government agencies, and individuals $6 trillion annually by 2021. A career as a professional hacker is the perfect choice for those who want to use their computer skills to fight cybercriminals. In this book, you'll learn about career paths for professional hackers, the most common types of cyberattacks, typical educational paths for professional hackers, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, average salaries, and much more. Professional Hacker is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.

" ... the Mueller inquiry focuses on Donald Trump, his presidential campaign, and Russian interference in the 2016 election, and draws on the testimony of dozens of witnesses and the work of some of the country's most seasoned prosecutors" -- Back of cover.

Provides a brief history of the relationship between the U.S. and Russia, and highlights the events surrounding the 2016 presidential election that suggested Russia was hacking American computers and influencing the election. Includes a list of essential facts, a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

"Many Americans became aware of Russia's web brigades during the 2016 presidential election, during which allegations of Russian interference came to light. However, Russia's history of online meddling extends back to the early 2000s and far beyond just the United States. This volume explores the little known history of Russia's troll factories and the role they have played in various political movements and events, as well as the factors that enabled this interference and the possible means of combatting it"--Provided by publisher.

"This volume explores the history of election interference in the United States and beyond, as well as the various methods of interference. It also discusses whether interference can be effectively combated and what attempts are being made to do so. Election interference has been declared a threat to the electoral process and democracy as a whole, and it is . . . important . . . to understand the various factors at play"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of essays presenting varying perspectives on the issues of hacking and freedom of information.

Sammy Wallach's plans for the end of junior year in high school--which involve acing all her tests and getting Jamie Moss to ask her to prom--are all exposed to the world when her digital diary, along with all of the Wallach family's bank information and personal files, are stolen by hacktivists from her father's bank. Now everyone can go online and read Sammy's thoughts--her friends abandon her, Jamie thinks she is desperate, and life is over. Then Sammy discovers that exposing her family's secrets to the world and discovering the truth might not be such bad things as they seem.

Discusses the dangers of cyberbullying and cyberstalking.

Text and color illustrations explore the concept of a "hackathon," and how these all-night study sessions builds a sense of community in the workplace.