
Hacked
The Secrets Behind Cyber Attacks
Jessica Barker(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-3986-1370-6 (ISBN)
Description
When it comes to cyber attacks, everyone's a potential victim. But you don't have to be helpless against these threats.
Hacked offers the knowledge and strategies you need to protect yourself and your business. In this book, cybersecurity expert Jessica Barker uncovers how hackers are weaponizing cutting-edge tactics and technologies to target individuals and organizations, before showing how you can safeguard yourself against any potential attacks and how to react if you do become a target.
Featuring expert commentary from world-leading cybersecurity experts and ethical hackers, this book uncovers the fascinating stories of the most insidious and notorious cyber attacks, including how the Mirai malware almost took down the internet and how a supply chain attack infiltrated the US government and other global institutions.
From social engineering and data theft to ransomware and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, there are numerous strategies that hackers use to target our finances and data. Uncover their secrets and learn how to safeguard your data with
Hacked.
Reviews / Votes
"A must-read. It offers a fresh perspective on cybersecurity, emphasizing the human element and making it invaluable for anyone interested in safeguarding their digital presence."More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
326 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3986-1370-6 (9781398613706)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Author
Dr Jessica Barker MBE is an award-winning leader in the human side of cyber security and has delivered awareness sessions to over 50,000 people. She has appeared on media outlets such as BBC, Sky News and Wired and has delivered over 80 keynotes for organizations and conferences including NATO, the World Government Summit and RSA.
She serves on numerous boards, including the UK Government Cyber Security Advisory Board. Jessica Barker has been awarded an MBE for services to cyber security.
Content
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- Chapter - 00: Introduction: the groups behind cyber attacks;
- Chapter - 01: Phishing;
- Chapter - 02: Account compromise;
- Chapter - 03: Vulnerabilities and exploits;
- Chapter - 04: Romance fraud;
- Chapter - 05: Cyber fraud;
- Chapter - 06: Identity fraud;
- Chapter - 07: Social media scams;
- Chapter - 08: Malicious insiders;
- Chapter - 09: Malware;
- Chapter - 10: Ransomware;
- Chapter - 11: The internet of things;
- Chapter - 12: Cryptocurrency crime;
- Chapter - 13: Artificial intelligence;
- Chapter - 14: Conclusion: staying safe from cyber attacks;

