Spam nation : the inside story of organized cybercrime--from global epidemic to your front door
(Book - Regular Print)
Author
Published
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2014].
Physical Desc
251 pages ; 24 cm
Status
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Library - Circulating Collection
HV6773.2.K74 2014
1 available
HV6773.2.K74 2014
1 available
More Details
Published
Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks, [2014].
Format
Book - Regular Print
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-251).
Description
Explores "the criminal masterminds driving some of the biggest spam and hacker operations targeting Americans and their bank accounts. Tracing the rise, fall, and alarming resurrection of the digital mafia behind the two largest spam pharmacies--and countless viruses, phishing, and spyware attacks--he delivers the first definitive narrative of the global spam problem and its threat to consumers everywhere"--Amazon.com.
Description
"In Spam Nation, investigative journalist and cybersecurity expert Brian Krebs unmasks the criminal masterminds driving some of the biggest spam and hacker operations targeting Americans and their bank accounts. Tracing the rise, fall, and alarming resurrection of the digital mafia behind the two largest spam pharmacies--and countless viruses, phishing, and spyware attacks--he delivers the first definitive narrative of the global spam problem and its threat to consumers everywhere. Blending cutting-edge research, investigative reporting, and firsthand interviews, this terrifying true story reveals how we unwittingly invite these digital thieves into our lives every day. From unassuming computer programmers right next door to digital mobsters like "Cosma"--who unleashed a massive malware attack that has stolen thousands of Americans' logins and passwords--Krebs uncovers the shocking lengths to which these people will go to profit from our data and our wallets. Not only are hundreds of thousands of Americans exposing themselves to fraud and dangerously toxic products from rogue online pharmacies, but even those who never open junk messages are at risk. As Krebs notes, spammers can--and do--hack into accounts through these emails, harvest personal information like usernames and passwords, and sell them on the digital black market. The fallout from this global epidemic doesn't just cost consumers and companies billions, it costs lives too. Fast-paced and utterly gripping, Spam Nation ultimately proposes concrete solutions for protecting ourselves online and stemming this tidal wave of cybercrime--before it's too late." -- Publisher's description.
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Library - Circulating Collection | HV6773.2.K74 2014 | Find It Now |
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Krebs, B. (2014). Spam nation: the inside story of organized cybercrime--from global epidemic to your front door . Sourcebooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Krebs, Brian. 2014. Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime--from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door. Sourcebooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Krebs, Brian. Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime--from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door Sourcebooks, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Krebs, Brian. Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime--from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door Sourcebooks, 2014.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.