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From the moment we wake up and unlock our phones, we're producing data. We offer up our unique fingerprint to the online world, scan our route to work, listen to a guided meditation or favourite playlist, slide money around, share documents and update our social media accounts. We reach for our phones up to 200 times a day, not knowing which companies are storing, using, selling and manipulating our data.

You may or may not be technologically inclined, but whichever way it floats your boat, this guide will show you what you can learn about blockchain technology. Some of the specific details that nobody tells you will come to light, as well as the opportunities this technology has created for, oh… I don’t know… bitcoin millionaires! Yes, we’ll talk about that too, and we will also mention how blockchain technology fits into that.

Unlock the transformative potential of Blockchain and Digital Identity with the ground-breaking eBook, "Decentralized Identities." This book serves as a comprehensive guide for both enthusiasts and skeptics alike, delving deep into the fundamentals of digital identity and the principles driving Blockchain. Chapter 1 introduces you to the world of digital identity and blockchain. Chapter 2 then chronicles the fascinating evolution from traditional identity verification towards a digital approach – a shift that's capturing global attention. Chapter 3 delves into the mechanics of Blockchain,...

Prepare to excel in the Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) certification exam with "Conquer the CHFI Exam: Your Guide to Success as a Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator." This comprehensive study guide covers all critical topics to ensure you master the skills needed to succeed. Dive into the Computer Forensics Investigation Process, understanding the systematic approach to identifying, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence. Learn essential techniques for Digital Evidence Acquisition, ensuring the integrity and admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings. Explore the ...

So many people take their privacy on the Internet for granted. Some may know and choose to ignore the fact, but every single thing you do online is being tracked and guess what? For better or for worse it is there forever. Whether you're simply browsing websites or you are accessing confidential information that you would rather no one know about there are ways to remain anonymous.

Chaos and order clash in this riveting exploration of crime and punishment on the Internet. Once considered a borderless and chaotic virtual landscape, the Internet is now home to the forces of international law and order. It's not just computer hackers and cyber crooks who lurk in the dark corners of the Web - the cops are there, too. In The Internet Police, Ars Technica editor Nate Anderson takes readers on a behind-the-screens tour of landmark cybercrime cases, revealing how criminals continue to find digital and legal loopholes even as police hurry to cinch them closed.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) develops cybersecurity standards, guidelines, best practices, and other resources to meet the needs of US industry, federal agencies, and the broader public. Our work ranges from specific information that can be put into practice immediately to longer-term research that anticipates advances in technologies and future challenges.

"Step into the future of warfare with 'Cyber Warriors', a detailed and insightful guide that unravels the enigmatic world of cyber warfare and its worldwide implications. This compelling narrative acquaints you with the new face of warfare that has transitioned from the physical battlefield into the digital spaces shaping our lives today. Dive deep into realms of cyberspace, where emerging enemies lurk in the shadows. These non-state actors and cyber criminals pose a novel variety of threats to nations, corporations, and individuals alike. 'Cyber Warriors' uncovers the wide-reaching impact ...

Google. Amazon. Facebook. The modern world is defined by vast digital monopolies turning ever-larger profits. Those of us who consume the content that feeds them are farmed for the purposes of being sold ever more products and advertising. Those that create the content - the artists, writers and musicians - are finding they can no longer survive in this unforgiving economic landscape. But it didn't have to be this way.

It's only a matter of time - the modern notion of privacy is quickly evaporating because of technological advancement and social engagement. Whether we like it or not, all our actions and communications are going to be revealed for everyone to see. Exposed: How Revealing Your Data and Eliminating Privacy Increases Trust and Liberates Humanity takes a controversial and insightful look at the concept of privacy and persuasively argues that preparing for a post-private future is better than exacerbating the painful transition by attempting to delay the inevitable.

Just 30 years ago, the average household only had a few electronics consisting of a television, landline phones, and appliances. Fast forward to today, and the average household has over four times this number, and it continues to grow by the day. This trend isn't just specific to households - it exists at companies, government entities, and virtually every organization and establishment around the world, including in developing countries. This has created a massive electronic waste issue, which is the largest growing stream of solid waste in the world.

Every organization needs a strong security program. One recent study estimated that a hacker attack occurs somewhere every 37 seconds. Since security programs are only as effective as a team's willingness to follow their rules and protocols, it's increasingly necessary to have not just a widely accessible gold standard of security, but also a practical plan for rolling it out and getting others on board with following it. Security Awareness for Dummies gives you the blueprint for implementing this sort of holistic and hyper-secure program in your organization.

As a crucial component of our nation's critical infrastructure, the health sector is an obvious and wide open target for bad actors. Hackers, both state sponsored and mercenary, have been effortlessly pummeling our health sector networks while organizations do little to stop them. A firewall and anti-virus software will do little to stop intruders yet little, if anything, is being done to create standards to thwart a breach.

From how to deal with cyberbullying to the strange, true stories behind Barbie and G.I. Joe, media insider Bill Ratner takes an inside look at our wired-up world in a fascinating book - part memoir, part parenting guide - for the digital age. Landing his first job in advertising at age fourteen, Ratner learned early that the media doesn't necessarily have our best interests at heart.

Secure your place in the digital frontier with 'Secure Web Apps,' an insightful eBook designed to be the ultimate resource on web application security. Enter the engaging universe of web applications with Chapter 1. This foundational chapter embarks on a comprehensive overview, elucidating how web applications work, the nuances that differentiate them from websites, and the essentiality of web application security. Progress into the heart of Web Application Security with Chapter 2. Discover the risks of unsecured web applications, the relevance of web security in today’s digital epoch, ...

So, you’ve been hearing the term “NFT” floating around, and you want to be a part of the action. You’ve heard about how the market is booming and how NFT artists and traders are making a fortune and don’t want to miss out. Now, the only issue is, you’ve taken a peek into the world of crypto and NFT and was immediately bombarded by buzzwords, new technology, and a whole lot of jargon that just doesn’t make any sense! Don’t lose your way and get lost in the vast forest of the NFT market and cryptocurrencies.

This handbook offers a comprehensive view of AI Governance in banking, blending theory, practical advice, and case studies. It covers AI's technological, ethical, regulatory, and governance aspects, structured for easy access to essential information for banking professionals.

If you want to learn more about Python machine learning, it is highly recommended you start from the ground up by using this audiobook.

If you have been abused or are currently a victim of cybercrime harassment, cyberstalking, or cyberbullying and have not yet spoken out, reach toward a safe person and speak your truth. You are strong and courageous, and you deserve to live an abuse-free life. Stand with me, no longer a victim but a survivor.

With the hospital and health sectors' attack surfaces wide open, it's surprising that more isn't being done to educate staff on proper cybersecurity hygiene. The attack surface is compounded by the exponential expansion of the IoT and lack of up-to-date BYOD protocols. HIPAA and patient record privacy are a moot point when unpatched vulnerabilities in applications are exploited by bad actors.