This book is the accumulated knowledge of a web security expert with the Applied Information Management Institute in Omaha Nebraska. This indispensable guide will help everyone understand the threats from criminals, understand their techniques. Best of all, you learn how to prevent unwanted intrusion into your privacy and get the full cooperation of Federal, state and local law enforcement. Packed with white-hat hacker techniques, this book will expose the secrets of the web hackers and show you how to protect your finances and civil rights.

* Shows many relevant state and federal cyber crime laws. * Assists the IT manager in choosing the best-qualified Network Administrator professionals. * Exposes the exact techniques used by web criminals to steal your private information. * Provides critical checklists for protecting your PC from spyware, and malicious programs. * Tells you how to document and report criminal web activity. * Provides detailed instructions for filing civil damage charges and lawsuits.

About the Author:

Adam Haeder is one of the nation's foremost experts in Network Administration and Linux technology. A respected instructor and brilliant author, Adam is a Vice President at the prestigious Applied Information Management Institute in Omaha, Nebraska. Expert in Intel hardware and Network Administrator internals, Adam possesses the rare combination of management and technical expertise that is critical to the outstanding IT consultant. Adam is a Linux Certified Administrator(LCA), a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) and a Cisco Certified Academic Instructor (CCAI).

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Web Privacy   Tough new Federal laws Cyberstalking Copyright and trademark theft Web hijacking and conversion anti-SLAPP laws   Chapter 2 - How hackers steal from you   Spy-ware man-in-the-middle attacks IP spoofing Password cracking Exploiting your weaknesses Chapter 3 - Identity theft   Techniques for identity theft How to tell when you are a victim Minimizing the threat   Chapter 4 - Web stalkers   Techniques of web stalkers Dealing with un-wanted harassment Libel and defamation on the web Minimizing the threat

Chapter 5 - Web provider Responsibility   Responsibilities of forum and message board hosts and moderators Responsibilities of Internet Service Provides and Web Presence Providers Responsibilities of web hosting companies   Chapter 6 - Catching the crooks   Documenting criminal activity Criminal Cyber crimes Getting a restraining order Beyond a reasonable doubt vs. a preponderance of the evidence Working with the FBI Obtaining cooperation from Web Presence Providers and ISP's   Chapter 7 - Civil Issues Libel and defamation tortuous interference Harassment Copyright and trademark theft Cybersquatting Conspiracy to deprive Civil Rights False light invasion of privacy Unlawful intrusion Cyberstalking Chapter 8 - Filing a Civil Lawsuit Statutes of limitations Collecting evidence finding the right attorney Filing civil lawsuits