Take Back Your Privacy: The Barefoot Anarchist's Guide to Navigating Today's Digital Landscape Contributor(s): Young, David Haywood (Author) |
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ISBN: 1523766530 ISBN-13: 9781523766536 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $15.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Law | Privacy - Political Science | Civil Rights |
Physical Information: 0.99" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (1.43 lbs) 444 pages |
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Publisher Description: Curious about surveillance? Wondering about the security of your computer? These are just a couple of starting points. The author, with decades of experience in the field, takes us on a journey through the digital landscape. Exhaustively researched, with hundreds of links, it's nevertheless written in an informal and entertaining style. Do you know the difference between "a web browser" and "the internet"? That's about all you'll need, to start. When you're done with this book, you'll know more than most IT (information technology) professionals do about digital security. You'll be able to analyze the claims made by tech bloggers and those who flog their own products. You'll know much, much more about the risks to your privacy and anonymity--and why they're both so important--in today's fast-moving world. Then, at the end, the author tells how he once went to jail for trying to help protect thousands of college students (including himself). It's a chilling reminder of just how easily "spin" can replace substance. And yet, it's a funny story. Come on in and give this book a try. You'll be glad you did. The Table of Contents:
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