COMPUTER SECURITY GUIDE FOR PARANOIDS

COMPUTER SECURITY GUIDE FOR PARANOIDS You make sure that you lock the doors & windows in your house to keep out thieves, & you secure valuable papers in a locked cabinet or desk. But what about all that personal information stored on your computer _ Social Security number, banking accounts, credit card transactions, tax returns, date of birth?This easy-to-read handbook outlines the most common online risks to your privacy & provides simple, inexpensive measures to avoid them. You'll learn how to * Prevent unauthorized access to your files by data harvesters, hackers & government agents * Use a wireless network without exposing yourself to the neighborhood _ & the world * Choose passwords that cannot be cracked * Recognize keystroke-recording programs * Search the Web without leaving an embarrassing or damaging trail * Restrict your exposure on social networking sites to real friends * Select a printer that doesn't leave an electronic fingerprint * Encrypt files easily & inexpensively * Spot email hoaxes instantlyTechnology isn't the problem; in fact, it can be the answer if you know how to use it properly. All the security measures discussed are inexpensive (many are absolutely FREE), & you don't have to be a computer genius to implement them. It's not paranoid to be vigilant about protecting your online privacy. In today's brave new cyberworld, it's essential.ABOUT THE AUTHORS:Edward LaBarge has information technology (IT) certifications & training from the Department of Defense & CompTIA, & graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in management information systems. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in information security. ISBN: 1-58160-722-9 publish date: 05/31/2010