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OverviewHow Personal and Internet Security Works is a stunning four-color illustrated title that shows in vivid detail the many dangers faced by those who use the Internet to send or receive email, surf the Web, conduct personal business, use a credit card, or even travel to airports and it also illustrates how those dangers can be solved. Lions, Tiger and Bugs, oh my! Here are just a few stats that can scare most consumers into learning more about the technology behind the unsafe threats to personal and Internet security including: * The U.S. Federal Trade Commission received 247,000 consumer complaints in 2004 (up 15% from 2003), from individuals whose identity was stolen. * Reuters.com (2/2005) Americans lost $548 million dollars to identity theft and consumer fraud in 2004. * Fraud and identity theft cost consumers at least $437 million dollars in 2003 These fascinating topics are demystified in a way that also provides guidance to those concerned about possible security breeches on their computer and in their lives. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Preston GrallaPublisher: Que Pub. Imprint: Que Pub. ISBN: 9786610848805ISBN 10: 6610848807 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 01 January 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |