PCs for Grown-Ups: Getting the Most Out of Your Windows 8 Computer

Chapter 13. Maximizing Internet Security and Privacy

As more people, businesses, and organizations establish a presence online, the world becomes an increasingly connected place. And the more connected the world becomes, the more opportunities arise for communicating with others, doing research, sharing information, and collaborating on projects. The flip side to this new connectedness is the increased risk of connecting with a remote user whose intentions are less than honorable. The person at the other end of the connection could be a fraud artist who sets up a legitimate-looking website to steal your password or credit card number, or a cracker (that is, a hacker who has succumbed to the Dark Side of the Force) who breaks into your Internet ...