The Dark Side of the Internet: Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Online Criminals

by Paul Bocij

Book Overview

In less than a decade, personal computers have become part of our daily lives. Many of us come into contact with computers every day, whether at work, school or home. As useful as the new technologies are, they also have a darker side. By making computers part of our daily lives, we run the risk of allowing thieves, swindlers, and all kinds of deviants directly into our homes. Armed with a personal computer, a modem and just a little knowledge,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 027598575X
• ISBN13: 9780275985752
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

A 'must' not just for college-level collections strong in social issues or crime prevention

Internet's promises also lead to new threats as terrorists recruit new members and raise money from internet scams and psychological manipulation. THE DARK SIDE OF THE INTERNET: PROTECTING YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY FROM ONLINE CRIMINALS helps readers recognize the danger signs of internet threats, from spyware to auctions and cyberstalking. Each topic receives in-depth history, overviews of 'how' and discussions of recovery, fraud, and protection measures. A 'must' not just for college-level collections strong in social issues or crime prevention, but for any general-interest library.