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What is cybersecurity? / Haq Kamar.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Kamar, Haq, author.
Series:
Let's Find Out! Computer Science
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Computer security--Juvenile literature.
Computer security.
Computer crimes--Juvenile literature.
Computer crimes.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (32 pages) : color illustrations.
Edition:
First edition.
Place of Publication:
New York : Britannica Educational Publishing, in Association with Rosen Educational Services, 2018.
Summary:
This book will introduce readers to different types of online threats, including viruses and malware. They will learn how different dangers spread and some basic steps to stop or prevent them. Additionally, this book will illuminate the scary consequences of falling prey to those threats, such as having personal information stolen or deleted, and cyberstalking.
Contents:
What are computers and networks?
What is cybersecurity?
Why attack a computer?
What is phishing?
What is malware?
What does malware do?
Physical harm
How can malware harm individuals?
How can malware harm corporations?
How can malware harm governments?
Basics and good practices
Data encryption and cryptology
Law enforcement.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
ISBN:
9781680488555
1680488554
OCLC:
1013829202

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