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How Personal and Internet Security Works

How Personal and Internet Security Works

by PrestonGralla (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

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Synopsis

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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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: QUE
Published: 31 May 2006
ISBN 10: 0789735539
ISBN 13: 9780789735539
Book Overview: 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 2003
These 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.

Author Bio
Preston Gralla is the award-winning author of more than 30 books, including How the Internet Works, Complete Idiot's Guide to Internet Privacy and Security, Complete Idiot's Guide to Protecting Your Child Online, and How Wireless Works. He has written frequently about security issues, computer technology, the Internet, and has been a columnist for many magazines, Web sites and newspapers, including USA Today, PC Magazine, Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News, Boston Magazine, PC/Computing, CNet/ZDNet, and FamilyPC.