databases

Explains what big data is, consisting often of trillions of records, how collecting this data and processing it can be very profitable for businesses.

The author provides an account of how he tracked down "Hunter," a criminal who was hacking into the nation's computer networks to gain unauthorized access to sensitive military and security information.

Presents the poems of twenty-four contemporary poets such as Allen Ginsberg, Ntozake Shange, and William S. Burroughs. Features the printed text of each poem and a movie of the author reading his work. Includes some brief interviews.

The account of Stoll stalking a methodical "hacker" who was prowling the nation's computer networks to gain unauthorized access to American files.

Contains eleven essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to DNA data banks, including the benefits and burdens of DNA databases, governmental intrusion on private information, securing privacy, physical profiles, and more.