How Personal & Internet Security Works
P. Gralla

How Personal and Internet Security Works is a stunning four-color illustrated title that shows in vivid detail the many dangers faced by those who use the Internet to send or receive email, surf the Web, conduct personal business, use a credit card, or even travel to airports and it also illustrates how those dangers can be solved. Lions, Tiger and Bugs, oh my! Here are just a few stats that can scare most consumers into learning more about the technology behind the unsafe threats to personal and Internet security including: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission received 247,000 consumer complaints in 2004 (up 15% from 2003), from individuals whose identity was stolen. Reuters.com (2/2005) Americans lost $548 million dollars to identity theft and consumer fraud in 2004. Fraud and identity theft cost consumers at least $437 million dollars in 2003These fascinating topics are demystified in a way that also provides guidance to those concerned about possible security breeches on their computer and in their lives.In 2003, fraud and identity theft cost consumers at least $437 million dollars. In 2004, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission received 247,000 consumer complaints in 2004 (up 15% from 2003), from individuals whose identity was stolen, and according to Reuters.com (2/2005), Americans lost $548 million dollars to identity theft and consumer fraud in 2004. Don't allow yourself to become a part of the statistics!  How Personal and Internet Security Works illustrates in vivid detail the many dangers faced by those who use the Internet to send or receive email, surf the Web, conduct personal business, use a credit card, or even travel to airports and how those dangers can be solved. You'll also get detailed explanations of Internet privacy issues such as spyware, phishing, identity theft, data mining, biometrics, and security cameras, as well as Homeland Security issues such as airport scanning and terrorist screening.  

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Wydawnictwo: angielskie
Data wydania: b.d
Kategoria: Informatyczne
ISBN: 978-0-7897-3553-9
Liczba stron: 0