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With news stories about E-mail stalkers, online perverts, and computer hackers on the rise, this book stands out as a timely and practical guide to protecting yourself online. Avoiding sensationalism and hyperbole, Internet journalist Banks describes in a straightforward and occasionally anecdotal manner why learning to protect your online identity is important. He begins by introducing online security basics and describes how personal information is obtained by legitimate online marketers as well as scam artists and "spammers," those annoying perpetrators of junk E-mail. Banks also covers the dangers of downloading viruses, maintaining safety and privacy on the web, participating in chat rooms, and dealing with people and businesses online. An ample appendix contains numerous web site addresses and other resources covering cash and banking online, E-mail filtering tools, fraud and scam information, security issues, anti-spamming advice, and the lowdown on viruses, including a list of hoax viruses. A necessary acquisition for most libraries.?Joe J. Accardi, Northeastern Illinois Univ. Lib., Chicago
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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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.

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Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Coriolis Group Books; 10th illustrated edition edition (May 9, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1576101371
ISBN-13: 978-1576101377
Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds

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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,239,189 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a book everyone should have, July 19, 2000

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you really should get this book it tells you what to do if someone is always doing something to you online it is also good to have and read it will tell you how to protect yourself

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