Computer Hackers

From drone warfare in the Middle East to digital spying by the National Security Agency, the US government has harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to awesome effect. But what happens when ordinary people have the same tools at their fingertips? Advances in cybertechnology, biotechnology, and robotics mean that more people than ever before have access to potentially dangerous technologies that could be used to attack states and private citizens alike.

In a world of digital technology, it’s easy to forget one sobering fact: Our identity can be stolen from under our noses, with one click of the mouse, propelling us into nightmares in a matter of minutes, anytime, anywhere, and on any one of our darling gadgets. Cybercrimes, malware, botnets, and all forms of digital threats are ever more sophisticated, waiting in the shadows for that one opportunity to steal your sensitive information.

You need to understand what’s come before so that you can guard against it happening to you… and you need to know exactly what to do to make sure your business is secure. You also need to understand exactly what your cybersecurity status is right now so you can pinpoint the holes that need patching… and the chances are, there’s more to patch up than you realize. Because here’s the kicker: Technology is vital to the success of your company – and that means you have to keep it safe.

In Human Hacked by Len Noe, a pioneering cyborg with ten microchips implanted in his body, you'll find a startlingly insightful take on the fusion of biology and technology. The author provides a groundbreaking discussion of bio-implants, cybersecurity threats, and defenses.

Malicious cyber actors recognize our dependence on technology and constantly attempt to exploit this reliance for financial or strategic gain. Too often, they succeed. Their success is enabled by an environment of insecurity, in which our enterprises are too difficult to defend, and our technology products are too vulnerable to protect.

When cybersecurity expert Jake Braun challenged hackers at DEFCON, the largest hacking conference in the world, to breach the security of an American voting machine, a hacker in Europe conquered the task in less than two minutes. From hacking into voting machines to more mundane, but no less serious problems, America's democracy faces unprecedented tests from within and without.

The Internet was meant to set us free. But have we unwittingly handed too much away to shadowy powers behind a wall of code, all manipulated by a handful of Silicon Valley utopians, ad men, and venture capitalists? And, in light of recent data breach scandals around companies like Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, what does that mean for democracy, our delicately balanced system of government that was created long before big data, total information, and artificial intelligence? In this urgent polemic, Jamie Bartlett argues that through our unquestioning embrace of big tech, the building blocks of democracy are slowly being removed.

#HACKED2 is the follow-up to an award-winning book #HACKED, that was written with industry leaders in cybersecurity. It offers practical advice about what you can do if your business or privacy has been threatened, but it also provides multiple viewpoints on how these issues are being addressed across various fields around the globe - making this resource essential for anyone who wants better awareness of global threats faced today!

In this audiobook you will learn: What types of roles exist in the field of Cybersecurity, what key concepts and methodologies you must learn in Cybersecurity, what are the key technologies that you should be aware, how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity, what kind of Cybersecurity entry level salary you can expect, how to overcome obstructions and get things done, how to become a project oriented security professional, what kind of mindset you must have in Cybersecurity, how to express your unique voice in Cybersecurity, and much more!

Your AI systems handle millions in transactions daily. Are they truly secure? This essential guide reveals how Latin American financial institutions are protecting their AI infrastructure against emerging threats — from quantum attacks to model manipulation. Written for decision-makers who need to understand both the threats and solutions in our rapidly evolving financial landscape. Discover proven frameworks for securing AI systems while maintaining competitive advantage in one of the world's most dynamic banking markets.

It’s 2022. Do you know if your online information is safe? According to a study by the University of Maryland, hackers attack internet-connected computers every 39 seconds. The same technology that’s made information sharing easier has put our privacy at risk more than ever. But it doesn’t stop there. International warfare is now waged on the digital stage, changing how countries influence global conflicts' outcomes. We live in an era of computers, data, and digital connections. This book will give you a better understanding of the current threats and solutions from the world of cyber warfare.

Ferry Ranco hat als Computerexperte ein internationales Internet-Unternehmen aufgebaut. Als Hacker in das System des Bundeskanzleramtes einzudringen versuchen, sieht er sein Lebenswerk bedroht...

Jack realizes that things have taken a serious turn for the worse. He knows he needs to be very careful and very ruthless. He's lost a lot of troops in the past few days to a bunch of computer geeks living above a dance club in Omaha. This is not good for business. Jack is a drug lord. From St. Louis, he rules a vast inland empire of drugs, prostitution, smuggling, gambling, loan sharking and just about every other known vice. No one messes with Jack. His fuse is short and his reach is long. So Jack calls a couple of feral psychopaths who do odd jobs, generally leaving a wake of corpses. He...

This audiobook is for small business owners. My goal is to get small business owners out of the mindset that cyber threats are too big for their business. This is never the right mindset to keep because an attack can and will happen to you if you don’t have the proper cyber security in place. You have to put protection methods in place to keep your business safe in today’s cyber world.

Mémoires d'un cyberpirate repenti. Enfant génial et hyperactif, Florent voit dans l'ordinateur le complice d'une vie. Cette machine qui grandira en même temps que lui sera sa force autant que son démon. Très vite, il se choisit un pseudo et devient tout naturellement l'un des hackers français les plus infatigables du XXIe siècle.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the US Department of State, and the National Security Agency (NSA), together with the Republic of Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), National Police Agency (NPA), and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), are jointly issuing this advisory to highlight the use of social engineering by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK a.k.a. North Korea) state-sponsored cyber actors to enable computer network exploitation globally against individuals employed by research centers and think tanks, academic institutions, and news media organizations.

Angela, a socially awkward, sexually inexperienced computer genius, has chosen to expand her horizons and research what a man wants in a woman by working at night at a strip club. She thinks she has found the perfect teacher in Tek, a member of the Dark Sons MC. But this biker is so much more than a bad boy; he is a billionaire. She shows up to her new day job, programming for a big security firm, and finds out he is the CEO. The saying "never mix business with pleasure" becomes startlingly truthful when foul play happens at work and Tek accuses her of trying to destroy his company.

If you don't fix your security vulnerabilities, attackers will exploit them. It's simply a matter of who finds them first. If you fail to prove that your software is secure, your sales are at risk too. Whether you're a technology executive, developer, or security professional, you are responsible for securing your application.

Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering them and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. Over time, malicious actors have adjusted their ransomware tactics to be more destructive and impactful, and have also exfiltrated victim data and pressured victims to pay by threatening to release the stolen data.

Die Revolution begann in Kinderzimmern: Mit dem C64, dem ersten millionenfach verbreiteten Heimcomputer...