computer security

An exploration of controversies related to computer hacking that discusses the origins of the problem of hacking; provides varying perspectives on how hacking causes harm to individuals, businesses, and countries, and discusses whether legislation to prevent hacking is economically and politically feasible.

Offers a variety of studies and articles on the issue of computer hackers and cyber crimes, discussing the history of computer hacking and the laws that have been made to counteract cyber criminal activities.

Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster. This is the story of his unbelievable escapes and the ultimate showdown with the Feds.

Provides background information on crooks and terrorists who are using the Internet for illegal activities, as well as the computer experts and crime fighters trying to stop them; features real-life accounts of cybercriminals, a teen hacker, and an online terrorist hunter; looks at some of the scams perpetrated by Internet criminals; and discusses a career in computer security.

Contains over eighty alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on topics related to cybercrime, covering online banking, child pornography, election and voting fraud, intellectual property, piracy, and many other issues, and including a resource guide and index.

Discusses the wide range of espionage activity on the Web, role of cryptology in modern communications, industrial spying, and raises questions as to how the Internet will influence privacy and property rights.

This book discusses the problem of viruses, a kind of malware, and describes combating computer viruses and other malware.

Millionaire CEO Samuel Walker Cox takes drastic measures to protect his name when Net Force discovers his past as a Russian spy.

Explains what computer hacking is, who does it, and how dangerous it can be.

This book discusses careers in e-commerce security and encryption, highly skilled e-commerce security professionals who work to make e-commerce safe for businesses and consumers.