computer crimes

Presents information on cybercrimes, and the criminals that hack into bank accounts, steal information, and more while remaining a step ahead of the authorities, and provides tips on how to protect yourself from cybercrime and use the Internet safely.

"Zero day: a software bug that allows a hacker to break into your devices and move around undetected. For decades, under cover of classification levels and non-disclosure agreements, the United States government became the world's dominant hoarder of zero days. U.S. government agents paid top dollar to hackers willing to sell their lock-picking code and their silence. Now those zero days are in the hands of hostile nations and mercenaries who do not care if your vote goes missing, your clean water is contaminated, or our nuclear plants melt down. [The author] lifts the curtain on a market in shadow, revealing the urgent threat faced by us all if we cannot bring the global cyber arms race to heel"--OCLC.

Traces the history of hacking and explores the topic of cybercrime, discussing various scams, types of malware, identity theft, cyberbullying, and possible security solutions. Includes sidebars, graphs, facts, primary sources, critical thinking questions, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes teen cyberbullying, how it affects individuals and society, and how it is being addressed.

"As more people conduct business and social activity on the internet, the opportunities for online scams have exploded. The growth of online scams has led to an industry dedicated to stopping them"--Provided by publisher.

"High schooler Jarli Durras becomes an overnight celebrity after creating an app that can tell when a person is lying, but his fame soon turns dangerous when a secret network of criminals adds Jarli to its hit list"--Provided by publisher.

Explores ways to use the Internet safely, and discusses privacy issues, e-mail, junk mail, spyware, blocking online predators, and other topics.

"Teenage hacker Emika Chen embarks on a mission to unravel a sinister plot and is forced to join forces with a shadowy organization known as the Blackcoats"--Provided by publisher.