Hacked

Beschreibung

Discover the strategies, secrets and stories behind the cyber attacks that target businesses and individuals across the world and learn how you can safeguard yourself against them.
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.
Offers practical tips on how readers can prevent and counteract the most prolific cyber attacks, including those which are targeted at individuals and business
Includes fascinating stories of some of the most elaborate, insidious and impactful cyber attacks, complemented by interviews with cyber experts, insiders and hackers
Is written by a global expert in cybersecurity, who offers practical and insightful guidance which is accessible to readers who are not tech-literate

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Jessica Barker
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.

Themen in »Hacked«

Cyber attacks Cybersecurity strategies hackers expert Safeguard cyber threats Ethical hackers insights Mirai malware attack Supply chain attack Internet takedown Data theft prevention Ransomware protection DDoS attack defense Social engineering awareness Cybersecurity knowledge

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"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."
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"Hacked is like a dictionary of manageable cyber risk. As always, Barker's writing is warm and accessible, and contains an abundance of common sense solutions."
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"Does a great job of demystifying cybersecurity. Read this book, and then pass it on to a loved one. We need to protect ourselves and each other."
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"Crafted by a cybersecurity visionary, this essential guide tackles the spectrum of cyber threats. It provides actionable strategies and expert insights into safeguarding digital lives against sophisticated scams and vulnerabilities."
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