Overview
As the digital world grows so does the importance of knowing how to maintain one's privacy and security online. Each day brings more news about data breaches at major corporations anonymous hackers stealing millions of dollars and Twitter bots spreading false information to interfere with political elections - but all it takes to thwart hackers is some knowledge of their tricks. This book explores career paths in cyberintelligence looks at digital threats to both individuals and to entire governments and provides tools to keep you and your personal information safe online.
Full Product Details
Author: Michael Miller
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
Dimensions:
Width: 15.90cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.395kg
ISBN: 9781728413907
ISBN 10: 1728413907
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 02 February 2021
Recommended Age: From 13 to 14 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Some people use the internet for legitimate purposes, such as job hunting and online dating. Other users have nefarious purposes, such as cyberstalking and stealing corporate secrets. Some nations engage in cyber-espionage to disrupt government networks. 'Hacktivists' try to influence the vote by using hacking to further their political agenda. Terrorists and warring countries use technology to conduct cyberattacks and cyberwarfare. Miller offers practical advice for home computer security, including using a virtual private network, implementing strong passwords, and recognizing phishing emails. The last chapter lists possible careers in cybertechnology as well as educational requirements, job growth, and pay. There is information about current events, including the 2020 Russian hacking of pharmaceutical companies and universities working on COVID-19 vaccines. Engaging real-life vignettes illustrate technical terms. For example, Miller describes how Shark Tank host Barbara Corcoran was a victim of a spear-phishing email, which requested money for a fake real estate deal. Subtitles organize the chapters into manageable sections, with occasional photographs and colorful charts. The text explains cyber terminology using language that readers will understand. An attractive red-and-black binary code motif appears as a background pattern. A glossary, source notes, a bibliography, resources, and an index are included. VERDICT An excellent addition to middle school and high school libraries looking for updated titles about computers and technology careers--School Library Journal -- Journal (3/1/2021 12:00:00 AM)
Author Information
Michael Miller is a prolific and best-selling writer. He has written more than 200 books over the past three decades on a variety of nonfiction topics. He graduated from Indiana University and worked in the publishing business. He lives in Minnesota with his wife Sherry.
