Okay, if you've been on the 'net for awhile, you pretty much can spot what is a scam and what isn't... but sometimes you're not sure and that is what makes this book a valuable resource. This book covers everything from E-mail cons, non-existant products, valuable lessons on scams targetting wanna-be writers (like myself), hate groups on-line, crackers (often confused for hackers), how to protect your kids from on-line predators (along with a full run-down of their methods) and more...
On the minus side, this book tells you how to run scams of your own and I disagreed with some of the advice presented (like purchasing used or refurbished PCs. You can't know what happened before it came back, even with a warranty, you could have problems you shrug off now that turn into bigger problems later).
All in all, an excellent book, a good balance of the the light and dark sides of the internet. I'd say if you want to keep what you think is important safe, or just learn a bit about offense on the internet, pick up this book.
Product Description
Viruses, e-mail bombings, ANSI bombings, keystroke monitors, scams - just what are these phenomena? Steal This Computer Book answers this question and discusses the ethical issues surrounding hacking. This thoroughly updated new edition incorporates the latest on: Trojan Horse programs - how they work, where to find them, and what kind of damage they can cause; the illegal copying of MP3 music files and DVD-encrypted movie disks; computer forensics used for recovering deleted data; security issues accompanying broadband Internet technologies; and more. A gallery of hacker's tools and a CD-ROM with various antihacker and security tools are included. "A delightfully irresponsible primer." - Chicago Tribune
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