Computer Security

For a beginner, hacking can seem like something scary or hard to do. Sometimes, we see movies and read the news on how systems such as Snapchat, eBay, or Google have been compromised and imagine that hacking is difficult. We think of it as something meant for people spending 24 hours a day in a basement, somewhere. This is not the case. This field is open for anyone.

Why should you learn hacking? First, to protect yourself. Cyber criminals are everywhere, stealing people’s sensitive data, infecting computers with ransomware, and gaining access to bank accounts. Once you’re aware of the techniques they use, you’ll be able to defend yourself. Second, you can become a “white hat hacker”, a cyber security expert who helps companies find vulnerabilities in their software. You can earn tens of thousands of dollars for discovering a single bug.

What do you know about hacking a computer system? If you are like most of us, you can't even get into your own computer if you've forgotten the password. The good news is that hacking is actually a lot easier than you think, and anyone can learn how to do it. As long as you are willing to do the work and to work through the steps patiently, you will also be able to hack the systems that you want to.

In this disquieting cyber thriller, Joseph Menn takes readers into the murky hacker underground, traveling the globe from San Francisco to Costa Rica and London to Russia. His guides are California surfer and computer whiz Barrett Lyon and a fearless British high-tech agent. Through these heroes, Menn shows the evolution of cyber-crime from small-time thieving to sophisticated, organized gangs, who began by attacking corporate websites but increasingly steal financial data from consumers.

Want to surf the web anonymously? This audiobook is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to cloak their online activities. Whether you're on Usenet, Facebook, P2P, or browsing the web with standard browsers like Opera, Firefox, and Internet Explorer, I will show you how to become a ghost on the internet, leaving no tracks back to your isp, or anyone else.

This study-guide is an expertly crafted guide designed to assist candidates in preparing for the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification, specifically targeting the CS0-003 exam. This all-encompassing guide covers essential cybersecurity concepts and skills, presented in a clear, structured format for easy understanding.

This book presents a standard methodology approach to cyber-resilience. Listeners will learn how to design a cyber-resilient architecture for a given organization as well as how to maintain a state of cyber-resilience in its day-to-day operation. Listeners will know how to establish a state of systematic cyber-resilience within this structure and how to evolve the protection to correctly address the threat environment.

Cloud security is one of the hottest fields around, with the global cloud market expected to become a multi-billion-dollar industry by 2030. The demand for cloud security professionals is at an all-time high, and now is the best time to take that next step in your cybersecurity career!

Rules in our traditional financial systems were once dictated by the powerful and the rich. However, this is all about to change. The crypto revolution is upon us, and it’s exponential rate of adoption is expected to lead humanity into a new age of wealth and utility. Unfortunately, blockchains and cryptocurrencies still remain to be among the most misunderstood technologies of the digital age.

驚異的な勢いでビジネス化が進む「メタバース」や「NFT」、今後注目される「DAO」「Web3」について、イラストでわかりやすく解説。誰もが抱くシンプルな疑問をひとつずつ解決します。

Blockchain technology has been called the greatest innovation since the Internet. Governments and companies are rushing to implement blockchain technology in a range of areas that could impact every person on the planet within a few years. Is blockchain technology one of the greatest technological revolutions in history, or is it just hype? Will blockchain technology cause governments and banking systems to change the way they process information, or will it be business as usual? In this book we'll look at the answers to these questions along with addressing the different sides of the arguments for and against blockchain technology. Blockchain is not just bitcoin; blockchain technology is much bigger than bitcoin, and it is predicted to change the world.

If you want to avoid getting hacked, having your information spread, and discover the world of ethical hacking then pay attention.... Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Cybersecurity: An Essential Guide to Computer and Cyber Security for Beginners, Including Ethical Hacking, Risk Assessment, Social Engineering, Attack and Defense Strategies, and Cyber-Warfare, Ethical Hacking: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Using Penetration Testing to Audit and Improve the Cyber-Security of Computer Networks, Including Tips on Social Engineering.

This comprehensive guide serves as a beacon for individuals seeking to attain expertise in the domain of cloud security, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of safeguarding cloud environments. From concepts to advanced techniques, this book offers a structured and accessible approach to understanding the nuances of cloud security.

Mehr Freiheit und mehr Demokratie waren die großen Versprechen des Internets. Doch inzwischen konzentriert sich die Macht bei einigen wenigen Tech-Giganten. Dabei bietet das Netz selbst eine Lösung, um sein ursprüngliches Freiheitsversprechen zu bewahren: die nichtkommerzielle digitale Gegenwelt. Zu ihr zählen etwa die Online-Enzyklopädie Wikipedia, die Twitter-Alternative Mastodon, der nichtkommerzielle Browser Firefox oder der Messenger Signal.

Gobiernos y cientos de empresas nos espían: a ti y a todos tus conocidos. Quieren predecir nuestro comportamiento e influir en él. Tienen demasiado poder. Su poder proviene de nosotros, de ti, de tus datos. Recuperar la privacidad es la única manera de que podamos asumir de nuevo el mando de nuestras vidas y de nuestras sociedades. Carissa Véliz explica cómo nuestros datos personales están cediendo demasiado poder a las grandes empresas tecnológicas y a los gobiernos, por qué esto es importante y qué podemos hacer al respecto.

Web3 is emerging to expand the opportunities for creators by delivering tools that help them regain their content freedom, monetize their content better, safeguard their personal data, and fight back against censorship.

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.

Our Data, Ourselves addresses a common and crucial question: What can we as private individuals do to protect our personal information in a digital world? In this practical handbook, legal expert Jacqueline D. Lipton guides listeners through important issues involving technology, data collection, and digital privacy as they apply to our daily lives.

The never-before-told true account of the design and development of the first desktop computer by the world's most famous high-styled typewriter company, more than a decade before the arrival of the Osborne 1, the Apple 1, the first Intel microprocessor, and IBM's PC5150.

La guida definitiva al mondo finanziario del Futuro. Ci sarà un modo parallelo che chiameremo Metaverso. I soldi che ci faremo girare dentro saranno le criptovalute, mentre gli NFT rappresenteranno l'unicità degli oggetti digitali, e non si tratterà soltanto di figurine di scimmie, ma anche di musica, videogiochi, vestiti, passaporti e immobili. I pezzi del puzzle esistono già, sembra che sia arrivato il momento di metterli tutti insieme.