Sumit Ghosh, Elliot Turrini (eds.): Cybercrimes: A Multidisciplinary Analysis (2010)
Filed under book | Tags: · computing, cybercrime, encryption, internet, networks, security, virus
Designed to serve as a reference work for practitioners, academics and scholars worldwide, this book is the first of its kind to explain complex cybercrimes from the perspectives of multiple disciplines (computer science, law, economics, psychology, etc.) and scientifically analyze their impact on individuals, society, and nations holistically and comprehensively. In particular, the book shows – How multiple disciplines concurrently bring out the complex, subtle, and elusive nature of cybercrimes; – How cybercrimes will affect every human endeavor, at the level of individuals, societies, and nations; – How to legislate proactive cyberlaws, building on a fundamental grasp of computers and networking, and stop reacting to every new cyberattack; – How conventional laws and traditional thinking fall short in protecting us from cybercrimes; – How we may be able to transform the destructive potential of cybercrimes into amazing innovations in cyberspace that can lead to explosive technological growth and prosperity.
Publisher Springer, 2010
ISBN 3642135463, 9783642135460
414 pages
John Biggs: Black Hat: Misfits, Criminals, and Scammers in the Internet Age (2004)
Filed under book | Tags: · hacker culture, hacking, internet, software, spam, spyware, virus
Homes are becoming increasingly wired and, thanks to Wi-Fi, unwired. Hackers can strike quickly and create disastrous results! These stories and follow-ups are a fascinating insight into the modern threats we all face in the techno jungle. Written by internationally recognized author, John Biggs, this book is an ideal read for anyone who owns a computerand has ever pondered the threats of modern technology.
Black Hat takes a fair and thorough look at the hacking cases that have made the news in recent years. These stories include all the juicy details, like the people behind the hacking, as well as legislative attempts to curtail hacking, cracking, and spam.
Publisher Apress, 2004
Business Series
ISBN 1590593790, 9781590593790
158 pages