How Do I Keep My Privacy Online?

How Do I Keep My Privacy Online?
Author: Tricia Yearling
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2015-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0766068412

Between social media, instant messaging, and e-mail, it can be difficult to maintain privacy online. This book will give you key tips and tricks to maintain your privacy and keep your information safe.

The Basics of Digital Privacy

The Basics of Digital Privacy
Author: Denny Cherry
Publisher: Syngress
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2013-11-21
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0128001526

Who's watching you online? These days, it's hard to be sure. But the recent Edward Snowden revelations of NSA data mining and the constant threat of identity theft from criminals mean your privacy is in jeopardy. The Basics of Digital Privacy teaches you how to protect the privacy of your data and your identity while surfing, searching, and interacting with others in a virtual world. Author Denny Cherry teaches professionals how to keep huge databases secure, and he will introduce you to the basic concepts of protecting your identity, your financial data, and your personal information from prying eyes while using your computer and smartphone. You'll learn how to stay connected and conduct business online, while protecting your privacy with every keystroke and click. The Basics of Digital Privacy gives you clear, non-technical explanations of how to safely store personal information online, create secure usernames and passwords for websites, and participate in social media without compromising your privacy. Learn how to find out who's watching you online, and what the law has to say about your privacy rights. A great resource for anyone who ventures into the online world on a daily basis! - The most straightforward and up-to-date guide to privacy for anyone who goes online for work, school, or personal use - Real-world examples show you how cyber criminals commit their crimes, and what you can do to keep your identity and your data safe - Written by author Denny Cherry, who teaches top security professionals how to protect huge databases of information - Learn the best ways to create secure passwords, chat, text, email and conduct business online without compromising your identity and your personal data

My Online Privacy for Seniors

My Online Privacy for Seniors
Author: Jason R. Rich
Publisher: Que Publishing
Total Pages: 689
Release: 2019-04-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0135381339

My Online Privacy for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete guide to protecting your privacy while you take advantage of the extraordinary resources available to you through the Internet and your mobile devices. It approaches every topic from a senior’s point of view, using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a custom full-color interior designed for comfortable reading. Top beginning technology author Jason R. Rich covers all you need to know to: Safely surf the Internet (and gain some control over the ads you’re shown) Protect yourself when working with emails Securely handle online banking and shopping Stay safe on social media, and when sharing photos online Safely store data, documents, and files in the cloud Secure your entertainment options Customize security on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac Work with smart appliances and home security tools Protect your children and grandchildren online Take the right steps immediately if you’re victimized by cybercrime, identity theft, or an online scam You don’t have to avoid today’s amazing digital world: you can enrich your life, deepen your connections, and still keep yourself safe.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Internet Privacy and Security

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Internet Privacy and Security
Author: Preston Gralla
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2002-01-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780028643212

Discusses how to set up defenses against hackers and online con artists, encryption methods, anonymizer software, spam, viruses, identity theft, firewalls, and ways to safeguard online purchases.

The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy

The Smart Girl's Guide to Privacy
Author: Violet Blue
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1593277148

The whirlwind of social media, online dating, and mobile apps can make life a dream—or a nightmare. For every trustworthy website, there are countless jerks, bullies, and scam artists who want to harvest your personal information for their own purposes. But you can fight back, right now. In The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy, award-winning author and investigative journalist Violet Blue shows you how women are targeted online and how to keep yourself safe. Blue’s practical, user-friendly advice will teach you how to: –Delete personal content from websites –Use website and browser privacy controls effectively –Recover from and prevent identity theft –Figure out where the law protects you—and where it doesn’t –Set up safe online profiles –Remove yourself from people-finder websites Even if your privacy has already been compromised, don’t panic. It’s not too late to take control. Let The Smart Girl’s Guide to Privacy help you cut through the confusion and start protecting your online life.

Trust, Privacy and Security in Digital Business

Trust, Privacy and Security in Digital Business
Author: Stefanos Gritzalis
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2020-09-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030589862

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Trust, Privacy and Security in Digital Business, TrustBus 2020, held in Bratislava, Slovakia, in September 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 11 full and 4 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: blockchain, cloud security/hardware; economics/privacy; human aspects; privacy; privacy and machine learning; trust.

Who Should See What You’re Doing Online?

Who Should See What You’re Doing Online?
Author: Emma Jones
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 153452424X

Privacy has always been a major concern for young people, and with the rise of laptops, tablets, and smartphones, it is much easier for them to hide what they’re doing from adults. However, there are still ways for parents, teachers, and even the government to see what young people are doing online. Is this ethical? Is it necessary? These questions and more are posed as readers explore the complex issue of privacy in the digital age. Balanced main text, informative fact boxes, and visual elements such as photographs and graphic organizers give readers a comprehensive understanding of this topical issue.

Online Job Hunting

Online Job Hunting
Author: Martin John Yate
Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780749436469

This complete guide to on-line job hunting covers the whole subject from electronic job hunting and career management tools to the nitty-gritty of job banks, CV banks and direct contact. Online Job Hunting offers ideas on managing your on-line identity and building a career management database.

Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons

Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons
Author: Carey Parker
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2018-08-24
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1484238524

Rely on this practical, end-to-end guide on cyber safety and online security written expressly for a non-technical audience. You will have just what you need to protect yourself—step by step, without judgment, and with as little jargon as possible. Just how secure is your computer right now? You probably don't really know. Computers and the Internet have revolutionized the modern world, but if you're like most people, you have no clue how these things work and don't know the real threats. Protecting your computer is like defending a medieval castle. While moats, walls, drawbridges, and castle guards can be effective, you'd go broke trying to build something dragon-proof. This book is not about protecting yourself from a targeted attack by the NSA; it's about armoring yourself against common hackers and mass surveillance. There are dozens of no-brainer things we all should be doing to protect our computers and safeguard our data—just like wearing a seat belt, installing smoke alarms, and putting on sunscreen. Author Carey Parker has structured this book to give you maximum benefit with minimum effort. If you just want to know what to do, every chapter has a complete checklist with step-by-step instructions and pictures. The book contains more than 150 tips to make you and your family safer. It includes: Added steps for Windows 10 (Spring 2018) and Mac OS X High Sierra Expanded coverage on mobile device safety Expanded coverage on safety for kids online More than 150 tips with complete step-by-step instructions and pictures What You’ll Learn Solve your password problems once and for all Browse the web safely and with confidence Block online tracking and dangerous ads Choose the right antivirus software for you Send files and messages securely Set up secure home networking Conduct secure shopping and banking online Lock down social media accounts Create automated backups of all your devices Manage your home computers Use your smartphone and tablet safely Safeguard your kids online And more! Who This Book Is For Those who use computers and mobile devices, but don’t really know (or frankly care) how they work. This book is for people who just want to know what they need to do to protect themselves—step by step, without judgment, and with as little jargon as possible.