Computer Crime

More than one-fifth of children want to become influencers, and it's easy to understand why. What if you could escape economic uncertainty by winning the internet's attention? What if you could turn the adoration of your social media followers into a lucrative livelihood? But as Symeon Brown explores in this searing exposé, the reality is much murkier. From IRL streamers in LA to Brazilian butt lifts, from sex workers on OnlyFans to fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, these are the incredible stories that lurk behind the filtered selfies and gleaming smiles.

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.

"Oggi di fatto il 42% dell'intera popolazione mondiale è online. E non sono tutte brave persone. La cronaca nera sempre più spesso ci racconta vicende che mostrano con quanta rapidità e facilità ciò che avviene sui social media può trasformarsi in una vera e propria scena del crimine. Quale protezione è possibile contro chi usa questo genere di sistemi contro di noi? Quali sono i principali rischi che si possono correre? E come possiamo difenderci e difendere le persone che ci stanno a cuore?

The story of a very ugly cyber-stalker and bully that extorts men and women for her own perverse pleasure and profit to live a lavish lifestyle. She taunts, tortures, and torments her victims and ruins their lives. But when making such a huge number of real world enemies, eventually the hunter becomes the hunted. The victims may just turn the table in the oldest form of revenge known to mankind... murder!

“THE DEAD DON’T GRIEVE” is a high-octane thriller that will catapult you from the posh lifestyles of the nouveau riche in California’s playground of billionaire financiers to the gothic towers of a medieval castle high in the Swiss Alps. The mysterious and nearly mythic Mikhail Corvinas, computer genius and reputed Russian mobster has crafted a most potent computer virus that could alter the landscape of the world's economy. With every major law enforcement agency seeking to thwart his sinister plan, no one can say for certain Corvinas actually exists. When Michael Riley attends a ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of unsolved mysteries, where AI becomes our ally in deciphering perplexing cases. Prepare to be captivated by our fearless pursuit of the truth, as AI's unparalleled analytical prowess uncovers compelling evidence and illuminating perspectives. Step into the shoes of the world's greatest detectives as we explore alternative theories and challenge long-standing assumptions, harnessing AI's data-driven approach to bring clarity to the unexplained.

When a woman wrongs a man… can a man forgive and love? Jen Jones hides a horrible secret behind her new degree, toned body, and exciting job at Silicon Valley’s hottest startup—until a man linked to her past is killed in a hit-and-run. CEO and founder Dave Jewell is about to land a huge deal. He doesn't need blood on his car, threatening phone calls, and Jen wrapped in broken code and blackmail. A gang of thugs hunts Jen, and she takes refuge in Dave’s protective arms. Together, they must thwart a killer and rescue an innocent victim from their past. Love blossoms, but a damaging ...

Das Internet bietet Verbrechern ganz neue Möglichkeiten: Hacker attackieren Bezahlsysteme, beeinflussen Wahlen und ganze Demokratien. Gehackt und erpresst werden nicht nur Konzerne und Internetgrößen wie Facebook oder Microsoft, auch kleine und mittlere Unternehmen sind immer häufiger im Visier der Internetmafia. Jeder, der das Internet nutzt, ob privat oder beruflich, kann Opfer einer Attacke werden.

Special Agent Will Parker ist beim FBI, um der Allgemeinheit zu dienen. Doch als seine Vorgesetzten ihm einen undurchsichtigen Partner zur Seite stellen und einen Mordfall zuteilen, der im Zusammenhang mit seiner Vergangenheit steht, wird er misstrauisch. Immerhin war Parker früher CEO seines eigenen IT-Konzerns, und das Mordopfer wollte den bahnbrechenden Prototyp eines Quantencomputers verkaufen, der seiner Firma gehört. Während die Ermittlungen immer undurchschaubarer werden und sogar ausländische Agenten mitmischen, muss sich Parker entscheiden, wem seine Loyalität gehört: seiner Firma oder dem FBI.

Technology at its finest…and its worst. This anthology of cyberpunk stories features futuristic tech that characters take advantage of…or that takes advantage of them. From physical enhancements that empower the user to rogue AIs that seek to mold the world in their own image. From programs that promise wealth to modified working women struggling to survive. Featuring stories by Joseph Sidari, James Pyles, Lincoln Reed, Gem Newman, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Jo Niederhoff, E.V. Smith, and James Rossiter.

When a mysterious fire destroys his home and shatters his family, Jacob Wells is pulled into a downward spiral that draws him ever closer to the past he thought was dead and buried. Now his twin brother Joshua is back in town, seeking to settle old scores and claim his half of the Wells birthright. Jacob's wife Renee is struggling with her own past, and her attempts to salvage Jacob are driven by guilt and ambition. As Jacob and Joshua return to the twisted roles they adopted at the hands of cruel, demanding parents, they wage a war of pride, wealth, and passion.