Cybercrime and Digital Security
eBook - ePub

Cybercrime and Digital Security

Understanding threats, attacks, and defenses in the connected world (English Edition)

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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Cybercrime and Digital Security

Understanding threats, attacks, and defenses in the connected world (English Edition)

About this book

Description
Cybercrime is no longer a distant threat; it is a daily reality that affects people, businesses, and governments in today's hyper-connected world. It is important for everyone in every field to know how these attacks happen and how to protect themselves from them, from social media scams to advanced network intrusions.

This book takes you on a structured journey through the world of cybercrime and security. It starts with the basics of cybercrime and then about threats on social media, mobile, and wireless devices t and the tools and methods attackers use. It discusses cybersecurity policies, information security principles, and risk management, as well as attack methods like SQL injection and phishing. Digital forensic methods and real-life fraud cases show how crimes are committed and how they are looked into. The end of the book talks about cyber laws, ethics, and the global frameworks that affect digital security.

By the end of this book, readers will have a good grasp of both the technical and human sides of cybercrime. They will learn how to spot threats, use security measures, and understand the legal consequences of their actions. This book gives you the information you need to confidently navigate and protect the digital world, whether you are a student, an IT professional, or a business leader.

What you will learn
? Basics of cybercrime and how it has changed over time.
? Phishing, identity theft, and threats on social media are.
? Risk awareness for using mobile and wireless devices.
? Understand the tools that hackers use to attack.
? Learn to defend yourself against common cyberattacks and how they work.
? Learn about real-life scams and how to stop them.
? Know about cyber laws, digital forensics, and how to do the right thing.

Who this book is for
This book is for students, IT professionals, cybersecurity analysts, and business leaders who want to strengthen their understanding of cyberthreats and defenses. It is equally valuable for law enforcement officers, educators, and policy makers seeking practical insights into digital security.

Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Cybercrime
2. Cybercrime and Social Media
3. Cybercrime with Mobile and Wireless Devices
4. Tools Used in Cybercrime
5. Cyber-attack Methods and Different Techniques
6. Cybersecurity Policies
7. Information Security Policy
8. Real-life Cyber Frauds Lessons from Digital Era
9. Introduction to Digital Forensics Science
10. Forensics and Social Networking Sites
Appendix A: Bibliography
Appendix B: Previous Year Question Papers

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Information

Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9789365895827

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication Page
  5. About the Authors
  6. About the Reviewer
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Preface
  9. Table of Contents
  10. 1. Introduction to Cybercrime
  11. 2. Cybercrime and Social Media
  12. 3. Cybercrime with Mobile and Wireless Devices
  13. 4. Tools Used in Cybercrime
  14. 5. Cyber-attack Methods and Different Techniques
  15. 6. Cybersecurity Policies
  16. 7. Information Security Policy
  17. 8. Real-life Cyber Frauds Lessons from Digital Era
  18. 9. Introduction to Digital Forensics Science
  19. 10. Forensics and Social Networking Sites
  20. Appendix A: Bibliography
  21. Appendix B: Previous Year Question Papers
  22. Index

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