Cybercrime

Protecting your business, your family and yourself

By (author) Todd Wade

Publication date:

15 June 2022

Length of book:

186 pages

Publisher

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

ISBN-13: 9781780175850

WINNER: Independent Press Awards 2023 - Category: Computer

Cybercrime is a sad, ever-developing reality of our digital lives. We are all in danger of falling victim to their tricks, which can lead to serious consequences for our business, our family and ourselves. This book aims to prepare you to defend yourself against the tactics cybercriminals use, and gives you advice on what you can do if you, or your business, falls victim to cybercrime. With a focus on cyber fraud and cyber extortion, this book explores cybercrime from attack methods to impact, with the use of real-world case studies alongside practical suggestions on preventative measures, warning signs of cybercrime and next steps if you find yourself a victim.

This book is a must read for anyone wanting to protect their livelihood from cybercriminals. Not only does it explain the current threats to organisations who operate online, it also gives examples of relatable incidents and plenty of handy tips and techniques to help get you on the front foot. I particularly like the parallels drawn between historical frauds and online crime with the same techniques of trickery and deception used by modern day cybercriminals.