Books
We’re pleased to announce the launch of our new book Scammers, Spammers & Social Engineers
What’s it all about?
An extract from our pre-launch press release
“Scammers, Spammers & Social Engineers: A Scam Detectives guide to keeping your business safe online” cuts through all the technical jargon and “geek-speak” to explain,in plain English, the threats that Companies face from scammers and hackers attempting to catch them unawares, the dangers presented by the social networking revolution, how the Internet has allowed scams that have their origins in the 19th Century to make a sophisticated come-back and even how naive members of staff could accidentally expose a firm to corporate Identity Theft.
The old rules no longer apply
“This is not just another book about online scams” says Charles. “A recent Government report clearly shows that business owners need help to recognise some of the threats to their Company’s financial security that simply didn’t exist until recently, including viruses and malware distributed on social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter that could allow hackers to steal Company data or plunder bank accounts, hacked email accounts that can be used to issue fake purchase orders that could cost you thousands of pounds, and the opportunities to make a quick profit that could lead to executives landing themselves in trouble with the authorities.”
“Scammers, hackers and cyber-thieves have moved with the times” he continues. “Criminals are using advances in technology to work smarter and businesses are increasingly becoming the target of their schemes. The crooks know many of the red flags’ that Internet users have traditionally looked for and are finding ways around them, so the old rules no longer apply.”
Practical help and advice
As well as exploring the methods used by cybercriminals, the author offers practical help and advice for business owners concerned about protecting their business interests.
“Education and training are the keys to Internet security. Whilst a hardware solution such as a strong firewall can help to protect your systems from outside intruders, it can’t stop you or your stafffrom falling for a sophisticated social engineering scam and unwittingly parting with information that should be kept private. The chapter on protecting your business includes guidance on implementing a strong IT acceptable use policy, restricting the use of removable media devices such as USB flash drives that could put client data at risk or introduce viruses to your systems, advice on training staff in the correct use of email to avoid unwittingly sharing confidential information and a method of generating passwords that are both secure and easy for the user to remember.”
Where can you buy it?
Scammers, Spammers and Social Engineers is available to purchase direct from our publisher’s website for only £9.99 plus P&P (Paperback) or for instant download at only £7.99 (PDF Reader required).
Click here to visit our Publisher’s website and buy the book today!
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