Cyberspies: Inside the World of Hacking, Online Privacy, and Cyberterrorism

by Michael Miller

Overview

The news is filled with stories of data breaches at companies and of threats to national security as hackers interfere with elections. It's more important than ever for internet users to know how to maintain their privacy online. The digital world has become inescapable, and to be a responsible digital citizen, it is necessary to be aware of the threats to your online privacy and security. This book looks at the legal and illegal forms of cyberspying, goes behind the scenes to explore career paths in cyberintelligence, and looks at the digital threats of cyber propaganda, fake news, cyberterrorism, and threats to the US government and individuals. Readers will learn tools to keep themselves safe and protect their privacy, as well as tips for what to do if they are attacked online, and a final chapter looks at how digitally savvy teens can prepare for a career in cyberintelligence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728413907
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/02/2021
Pages:	120
Sales rank:	852,164
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	1170L (what's this?)
Age Range:	13 - 14 Years

About the Author

Michael Miller is a prolific and best-selling writer. He has written more than 200 books over the past three decades on a variety of nonfiction topics. He graduated from Indiana University and worked in the publishing business. He lives in Minnesota with his wife Sherry.

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent addition to middle school and high school libraries looking for updated titles about computers and technology careers."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

03/01/2021

Gr 6 Up—Some people use the internet for legitimate purposes, such as job hunting and online dating. Other users have nefarious purposes, such as cyberstalking and stealing corporate secrets. Some nations engage in cyber-espionage to disrupt government networks. "Hacktivists" try to influence the vote by using hacking to further their political agenda. Terrorists and warring countries use technology to conduct cyberattacks and cyberwarfare. Miller offers practical advice for home computer security, including using a virtual private network, implementing strong passwords, and recognizing phishing emails. The last chapter lists possible careers in cybertechnology as well as educational requirements, job growth, and pay. There is information about current events, including the 2020 Russian hacking of pharmaceutical companies and universities working on COVID-19 vaccines. Engaging real-life vignettes illustrate technical terms. For example, Miller describes how Shark Tank host Barbara Corcoran was a victim of a spear-phishing email, which requested money for a fake real estate deal. Subtitles organize the chapters into manageable sections, with occasional photographs and colorful charts. The text explains cyber terminology using language that readers will understand. An attractive red-and-black binary code motif appears as a background pattern. A glossary, source notes, a bibliography, resources, and an index are included. VERDICT An excellent addition to middle school and high school libraries looking for updated titles about computers and technology careers.—Maile Steimer, Jones M.S., Buford, GA

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