Internet Privacy For Dummies

Internet Privacy For Dummies
Author: John R. Levine
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2002-08-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0764508466

* Covers the essentials: An individual Internet user needs to know to help maintain personal privacy. Topics include securing a PC and Internet connection, knowing the risks of releasing personal information, cutting back on spam and other e-mail nuisances, and dealing with personal privacy away from the computer. * Covers the enhanced features of the latest releases of Internet filtering software and privacy tools. * Series features: The...For Dummies series has always been popular with new Internet users. Internet For Dummies remains the #1 beginning reference for Internet users. This book looks to follow the successes of its predecessors.

Internet Surveillance and How to Protect Your Privacy

Internet Surveillance and How to Protect Your Privacy
Author: Kathy Furgang
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2016-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508173206

Today, whether it’s banks, governments, schools, or businesses, they all store data digitally. Keeping our personal details off the internet is nearly impossible. While it’s difficult to avoid having some personal information online, readers can take steps to secure it from prying eyes. This guide provides common-sense tips about how to avoid online theft and the mining of data by advertisers and others. In easy-to-follow steps, readers will also learn how to safeguard their computers and other digital devices. With this guide, readers can keep their private info private.

How To Protect Yourself Everything On The Internet

How To Protect Yourself Everything On The Internet
Author: Anto.Y
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2012-05-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 365913001X

This book contains the description about all type of security tips. It includes the security methods for securing our social network profiles such as Google+, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn etc. from the hackers. Gmail information backup can be maintained with the help of software’s and without software’s. It is also possible to protect web-mail from the hackers and the necessary procedures are elaborated in this book. Best browsers comparisons are tabulated neatly and securing steps for best browsers are also explained. This also comprises the techniques to protect yourself from keyloggers. This also contains advanced security steps to protect yourself from credit card frauds and how to protect your Children’s from porn sites and blocking porn sites without the help of software and with software. All the procedure is explained legibly with screen-shots so it is easy to understand for the readers.

Internet and Online Privacy

Internet and Online Privacy
Author: Andrew Frackman
Publisher: ALM Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2002
Genre: Data protection
ISBN: 9780970597076

Analysing the legal issues concerning online and Internet privacy, this book covers the historical developments leading to the current state of the law and the relevant legal actions that have helped to shape it. Examined are the leading lawsuits that have asserted invasion of privacy on the Internet, the comparison of the state of the law in the United States with that of its principal trading partners around the world, and enforcement activity by the Federal Trade Commission. Also covered are proposals for new legislation and precedents for drafting a privacy policy that conforms to standards required by United States and international law.

My Data My Privacy My Choice

My Data My Privacy My Choice
Author: Rohit Srivastwa
Publisher: BPB Publications
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2020-06-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9389845181

Learn to secure your personal data & reclaim your online privacy! Ê KEY FEATURESÊ - Understand your cyber risk exposure by calculating your Privacy Scoreª - Improve your Privacy Score with easy-to-follow recommendations - Different recommendations for different levels of expertise Ð YOUR choice! - An ÔinteractiveÕ book with inline QR code references for further learning! - Instantly applicable recommendations that show immediate results! - Gamification of recommended actions to incentivize best practice behaviors. - Quantifiable* improvement by the end of the book! Ê DESCRIPTIONÊ This book intends to be a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to take control of all your digital footprints on the internet. You will begin with a quick analysis that will calculate your current Privacy Score. The aim of this book is to improve this Privacy Score by the end of the book.Ê By the end of this book, you will have ensured that the information being leaked by your phone, your desktop, your browser, and your internet connection is minimal-to-none. All your online accounts for email, social networks, banking, shopping, etc. will be made secure and (almost) impervious to attackers. You will have complete control over all of your personal information that is available in public view.Ê Your personal information belongs to you and you alone. It should never ever be available for anyone else to see without your knowledge and without your explicit permission. Ê WHAT WILL YOU LEARN - How to safeguard your privacy online - How to secure your personal data & keep it private - How to prevent your devices from leaking your private info - How to prevent various websites & services from ÔspyingÕ on you - How to Ôlock downÕ your social media profiles - How to identify threats to your privacy and what counter-measures to take WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Anyone who values their digital security and privacy and wishes to Ôlock downÕ their personal data will find this book useful. Corporate IT departments can use this as a reference book to design data security practices and training modules for employees. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Prologue 2. Internet and Privacy 3. Android Devices 4. Apple iPhones 5. Smartphone Apps 6. Smart Devices & IoT 7. Desktops Ð Operating Systems 8. Desktops Ð Software Applications 9. Desktops Ð Browsers 10. Services - Email 11. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) 12. Networks: Connectivity, & Internet 13. Operational Security (OPSEC) 14. Epilogue 15. Bonus Chapter: Useful Tips and Tricks

Protect Your Digital Privacy!

Protect Your Digital Privacy!
Author: Glee Harrah Cady
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 676
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780789726049

Discusses such electronic privacy concerns as what privacy is, how it relates to individuals, laws and regulations, identity theft, monitoring devices, and how to protect Internet transactions.

Privacy in the Digital Age (Set Of 6)

Privacy in the Digital Age (Set Of 6)
Author: ABDO Publishing Company
Publisher: Core Library
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781644940792

Digital technology has made life easier for people in many ways. The internet connects people all around the world. Computers help people store data. But digital technology can also be used to spy on people or commit crimes. Privacy in the Digital Age explores some of the key privacy and security issues facing computer and internet users today. Learn about the ways people can protect their identities and personal information in the digital age.

Law of Internet Security and Privacy

Law of Internet Security and Privacy
Author: Kevin J. Connolly
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Law of Internet Security and Privacy is the first legal guide to focus on critical issues of Internet security and privacy that affect businesses. This remarkably practical guide provides up-to-the-minute legal analysis and specific guidance to help combat deceptive online practices, protect privacy online, and avoid potentially devastating liability. You'll find the tools and information you need to respond effectively to universal security concerns such as viruses, backdoors and cryptography. The author analyzes the state of the law and sets forth clear guidelines on how to: Assess your system's risk against viruses Understand The uses of and problems with backdoors Develop essential security infrastructure Trap intruders Monitor employee use of computer/communications facilities Respond to claims against the employer resulting from misuse of the Internet Protect against unsolicited email (or spam) Untangle the bewildering array of regulations by different jurisdictions that influence e-commerce And The Internet. With its clear focus, rigorous legal analysis, and practical approach, Law of Internet Security and Privacy is an indispensable resource for key business decision makers and their counsel wrestling with emerging Internet privacy and security concerns.