Provides step-by-step instructions for how to protect sensitive, personal information and how to avoid becoming an online target. Shows users how to track down those who may be harassing, abusing, or defrauding them. Alerts the reader to the presence of many kinds of online dangers and violations of privacy, including compromises of passwords and chat room impostors. Includes real-life examples of victims of online predators. Explains the mechanisms by which stalkers, con-artists, and pranksters create hazards and cause problems. Teaches Internet users how to effectively deal with online threats, either by prevention or defensive reaction.
Full-time freelance writer. Hobbies and interests include model building, travel, dogs, language, classic cars, the blues, collecting books and old toys, old radio, and history in general. Author of the New York Times bestseller "CROSLEY: Two Brothers and a Business Empire that Transformed the Nation," "Blogging Heroes: Interviews with 30 of the Web's Top Bloggers" and 41 other books.
Available to speak at trade shows, corporate events, training sessions, writers' conferences, and other events on product development and marketing, broadcast history (esp. Ruth Lyons), Crosley cars, WLW, and other topics. Contact banksbook at yahoo dot com or crosleybook at aol dot com
