Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I've read his books in the past,
and look forward to reading this one as well.
Lisa
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Subject: [blind-philly-comp] New Book on Computer Privacy
CNet recently posted an article about a criminal computer hacker turned good
guy and now author. He wrote not just an article but an entire book covering
how to maintain computer privacy. It is available via Bookshare and via the
Kindle Store for, if memory serves, $14.99. As this book is new it's not
available on BARD at this time but I hope that they will consider recording it.
Here's the summary from Bookshare.
The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be
Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data by Kevin Mitnick Be online without
leaving a trace.Your every step online is being tracked and stored, and your
identity literally stolen. Big companies and big governments want to know and
exploit what you do, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand. In
this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick uses true-life stories to show
exactly what is happening without your knowledge, teaching you "the art of
invisibility"--online and real-world tactics to protect you and your family,
using easy step-by-step instructions. Reading this book, you will learn
everything from password protection and smart Wi-Fi usage to advanced
techniques designed to maximize your anonymity. Kevin Mitnick knows exactly how
vulnerabilities can be exploited and just what to do to prevent that from
happening. The world's most famous--and formerly the US government's most
wanted--computer hacker, he has hacked into some of the country's most powerful
and seemingly impenetrable agencies and companies, and at one point was on a
three-year run from the FBI.
Now Mitnick is reformed and widely regarded as the expert on the subject of
computer security. Invisibility isn't just for superheroes--privacy is a power
you deserve and need in the age of Big Brother and Big Data.
Copyright: 2017
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