The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety
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The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety

Publ May 2011
286 Pages   7.44 x 9.86 paperback
ISBN 9780978847883
LCCN 2011907329

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Anyone who uses a home computer connected to the internet needs this book.

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Home computer users now have a updated reference manual for internet safety and cybercrime prevention. The Second Edition has an expanded Table of Contents, additional Appendixes and content arranged more simply and logically. The Developing Technologies, eDisposal and Be Safe Online chapters are new.

This book highlights the parallel of real world crime, individual rights and responsibilities related to the computer, internet and electronic devices including child predators, cyber- bullying, fraud, harassment, identity theft, infectors, intellectual property violations, intrusion, legislation, malware, marketing, privacy, spam and reporting cybercrime. This book also explains how laws should be formulated to fairly balance the privacy, respect, responsibilities, rights and safety of each individual.

Anyone presenting an internet safety seminar or class will find this book indispensable with presentation or as a study aid. This title is easy-to-understand. It covers all the basics of internet safety while providing references for more detailed exploration of topics.

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Table of Contents
for The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety Second Edition

 

Prevent Cybercrime: A Brief Reminder
2011

 

The Ultimate Guide to Internet Safety First Edition
First Edition
2008

 

Scenes from Southwest Florida Woodlands
2006

 

Internet Safety Kids' Guide
2006

 

Internet Safety Parents' Guide
2006

 

Internet Safety Family Guide
2006

 

Internet Safety Young Readers' Guide
2006

Ch  1

The Basics of Cyber Crime

1

 

   The Definition of Cyber Crime

1

 

   Cyber Crime Around the Globe

2

 

   Types of Cyber Crime

4

 

   The Need for Education

6

 

   Educate Our Lawmakers

8

 

   Educate Our Attorneys

10

 

   Educate Law Enforcement

11

 

   Educate Our Educators

11

 

   Educators and Parents are Partners

12

 

   Educate Community Leaders

13

 

   Use the Internet Properly and Safely

14

 

   Personal Responsibility

16

 

   The Web Never Forgets

18

 

   Summary

18

 

   Chapter References

19

Ch  2

Connecting to the Internet

20

 

   Before You Connect

20

 

   Your ISP

22

 

   Protect Yourself, Your Family, Your Assets

22

 

   Passwords and Usernames

26

 

   Computers and Cleanliness

28

 

   Chapter References

29

Ch  3

Home Electronic Security

30

 

   The Basics

30

 

   Differences Among Protection Software

35

 

   Deleted Information

36

 

   Theft of Electronic Devices

37

 

   Encryption

38

 

   Firewalls

39

 

   Intrusions

40

 

   Reasons for Hacking the Home Computer

41

 

   Modems

43

 

   Home Networking

44

 

   Smart Phones

45

 

   Cell Phone Protections

47

 

   Wireless Telephones

47

 

   Wireless Internet

48

 

   Chapter References

50

Ch  4

Online Privacy

52

 

   Browsers

56

 

   Cookies

59

 

   Opt-Out

60

 

   Proxy Servers

61

 

   Anonymity

61

 

   Discount Cards

62

 

   Do Not Call Registries

63

 

   Drivers’ Licenses

63

 

   eCoupons

63

 

   Email Privacy

64

 

   Posting Resumes Online

64

 

   Privacy Seals

64

 

   SNCs

64

 

   Telephone Caller ID

66

 

   Online Privacy in the European Union

67

 

   How Your Personal Information Is Distributed

68

 

   Chapter References

69

Ch  5

Identity Theft

72

 

   Prevent Identity Theft

73

 

   We Can Know the Thieves

76

 

   Identify Personal Identity Theft

77

 

   What You Can Do

78

 

   Credit Freeze and Security Breach Notification Laws

80

 

   Chapter References

83

Ch  6

Fraud

84

 

   The Definition

85

 

   Scams are Fraud

85

 

   Avoid Online Fraud

89

 

   Con Artists

89

 

   Fraud Statistics

90

 

   Compare Prices

90

 

   Kinds of Fraud

91

 

      Advance Fee Scams

91

 

      Auction Fraud

93

 

      ACH Scams

94

 

      Bank Guarantees

95

 

      Business Opportunity Scams

95

 

      Cellular Telephone Fraud

96

 

      Chain Letters

96

 

      Charity Scams

97

 

      Check Fraud

98

 

      Contractor Scams

101

 

      Cramming Scams

103

 

      Credit Card Fraud

103

 

      Credit Repair Scams

103

 

      Diet Scams

104

 

      ‘Do Not Call’ Registry Scams

106

 

      Drivers Licenses

106

 

      Education Scams

107

 

      Employment Scams

108

 

      Foreclosure Rescue Scams

108

 

      Foreclosure Bankruptcy Scams

110

 

      Free Stuff Scams

111

 

      Health Fraud

111

 

      Health Insurance Fraud

113

 

      International Modem Dialing

113

 

      Investment Scams

114

 

      Jury Duty Scams

117

 

      Lottery Scams

118

 

      Medicare Fraud

119

 

      Mystery Shopper Scams

120

 

      Nigerian Scams

121

 

      Pet Scams

122

 

      Pharming Scams

122

 

      Phishing Scams

122

 

      Phone Scams

125

 

      Phone Denial-of-Service Scams

125

 

      Rental Scams

126

 

      Reverse Mortgage Scams

126

 

      Romance Scams

127

 

      Senior Fraud

127

 

      Slamming Scams

128

 

      SNC Scams

128

 

      Social Security Scams

129

 

      Spam Employment Opportunities

130

 

      Spam Text Messages That Aren’t Just Spam

131

 

      Telecommunications Relay Services

132

 

      Telemarketing Scams

132

 

      Travel Scams

132

 

      Work-at-Home Scams

133

 

   Hoaxes

134

 

   Chapter References

135

Ch  7

Viruses and Infectors

136

 

   Avoid Viruses and Infectors

139

 

   Basics

140

 

   Malware

142

 

   Adware

143

 

   Spyware

144

 

   Crimeware

146

 

   Scareware

147

 

   Botnets

148

 

   Myths

149

 

   Trends

151

 

   Chapter References

152

Ch 8

Spam

153

 

   Identify Spam

153

 

   Avoid Spam

154

 

   Safety with Email

157

 

   Spoofing

159

 

   Whitelists, Blacklists and Scams

160

 

   Spam Laws

161

 

   Summary

161

 

   Chapter References

163

Ch  9

Children and the Internet

164

 

   Cell Phones

173

 

   Chat rooms

174

 

   Children and Online Drugs

176

 

   Online Privacy

178

 

   Predators

180

 

   Preteens and Teenagers

184

 

   Sexting

188

 

   SNCs

189

 

   Texting

192

 

   Filtering Software

193

 

   Monitoring Software

194

 

   Summary

195

 

   Personal Family Questions

196

 

   Chapter References

198

Ch 10

Employees and the Internet

199

 

   Employee Privacy

200

 

   Employer Privacy

201

 

   Chapter References

202

Ch 11

Gossip Online

203

Ch 12

Common Online Mistakes

205

Ch  13

Potential Problems Online

207

 

   Cyberbullying

207

 

   Cyberstalking and Online Harassment

211

 

      Cyberstalking Laws

213

 

      What To Do

214

 

   Piracy

218

 

      Four Basic Kinds of Software Piracy

220

 

      Piracy and the Consumer

222

 

      Piracy and the Law

224

 

   Chapter References

225

Ch 14

eDisposal

226

Ch 15

Developing Technologies

228

 

   Geolocation Devices

228

 

   Location Tracking

229

 

   Medical Devices

230

 

   Medical Records Online

230

 

   RFIDs

235

 

   Scanner: Document Verification

235

 

   Scanner: License Plate

235

 

   Webcams

235

Ch 16

American Laws and Legislation

237

 

   Chapter References

244

Ch 17

Reporting Online Problems

245

Ch 18

Be Safe Online

254

 

Glossary

i

App 1

Social Networking Communities

v

App 2

Online Marketing Services

viii

App 3

Online Telephone Directories

ix

App 4

Free Annual Reports

x

App 5

SNC Contacts

xi

App 6

Filtered Browser and Search Engines

xiv

 

Bibliography

xv

 

Index

xviii

 

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