Cybersecurity: An Essential Guide to Computer and Cyber Security for Beginners
With this handy little book as your starting point, you can finally go from a starry-eyed internet user to a paranoid cybersecurity geek. With plenty of examples, this book will show you that the internet is not merely a way to watch cute cat videos; it's a battlefield, a military invention that was accidentally found to be capable of overpowering any threat economically, digitally and politically. From the crudest forums to the most sophisticated online services, there is a war going on and, whether you want it or not, you're involved by the very fact you're here, so better arm yourself with knowledge.
Book contents:
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Basics of Cybersecurity
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Remote Attacker
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Social Engineering
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Origins of Hacking
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Principles of Social Engineering
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Ethical Hacking
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Tracking Through Cookies
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Javascript and Flash
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Browser Wars
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State-Sponsored Malware
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Corporate Risk Assessment
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Cryptocurrencies and Mesh Routing
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Card Transaction Security
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Cryptojacking
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The Internet of Things
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Russian Bots
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Edward Snowden
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Smartphones
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2 factors Authentication (2FA)
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Quantum Computing