| ID | 015544 |
| Call Number | 005.8/HUN |
| Title Proper | Internet safety |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hunter, Nick |
| Publication | London, Raintree Publishers, 2012. |
| Description | 56p Beige spine |
| Series | Hot Topics |
| Note | You may think the internet has improved over the years, but every time there's a new way to block would-be criminals from accessing your information or pretending to be someone else, other criminals find new ways to get around the protections. Should governments take stronger measures to make the internet safe, possibly at the expense of personal freedon? Or should we take more responsibility for being on guard when online? This book explains what the dangers and risks are and what you can do to protect yourself. It also takes a look at the arguments for and against limiting internet freedom in order to make the internet safer. Contains case studies good for debate topics. |
| Note | How safe are you?
Why is the Internet different?
Personal threats
Cyberbullying
Identity theft and privacy
Phishing, scams, and viruses
Money and shopping
Protecting yourself
Too much time online?
Debating the Internet
Internet safety checklist. |
| Standard Number | 9781406253733 |
| Price. Qualification | Rs.125(Pb) |
| Classification Number | 005.8 |
| Key Words | Computer crimes - Prevention ; Internet - Safety measures ; Internet users |