Cyber Self-Defense: Expert Advice to Avoid Online Predators, Identity Theft, and Cyberbullying

by Alexis Moore, Laurie J. Edwards

 According to the U.S .Department of Justice, more than six million people are stalked each year in the United States alone. Don’t become one of them! International cybercrime expert Alexis Moore can help protect you from the spurned lovers, angry neighbors, and jealous coworkers who use the Internet as the perfect way to exact revenge and wreak havoc on your life. In her essential book, she introduces the ten most common personality profiles of cyberstalkers—such as Attention-Getting, Jealous, Manipulative, Controlling, and Narcissistic—and their threatening online behaviors. Each chapter includes a quiz to help you identify the signs of that personality type in order to determine if you are in a potentially vulnerable relationship. Case studies illustrate how that particular cybercriminal operates, and Moore offers tips to prevent and/or recover from each type of cybercrime. She also provides strategies to help victims protect themselves, reestablish their reputations and credentials, recover from financial losses, and rebuild their lives. The techniques range from recovering data, monitoring online profiles and social media information, and regaining self-esteem to changing identities and even going underground.   

272 pages, Paperback

First published October 7, 2014

Reviews

[Vinod · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Good work and very useful. Will be very helpfull a from.kids to women's in safeguarding from cyber abusers. Excellent work.

[Rebecca Colby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Through personality profiles and case studies, this book educates readers on how particular cybercriminals operate and their behaviors and motivations. It also offers strategies to protect oneself and how to go about getting help in the event of a cyber-attack. This book was easy-to-read and contained a wealth of information on how to protect oneself in today’s digital world.

[Henry Sienkiewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid work, especially for those starting to think about the problem set

[Baobab · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was disappointed with this book as I was looking for cyber security advice. There is some of that here, but the book is directed toward people with problem situations regarding exploitation, bullying, and so on. Most of the book revolves around practical steps to avoid these situations, and the cyber security issues arise as side lights to that. While it wasn’t the book I was looking for, it seems as though it would be a valuable resource to anyone who finds themselves in one of the situations the book addresses.

[Art]

Good primer for victims to stay save.

[Yvonne Ventresca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cyber Self-Defense educates readers about how the Internet can be used by stalkers, predators, and other criminals. By combining psychological profiles, technological information, and interesting case studies, Moore and Edwards make a complicated topic both accessible and fascinating. Quick tips, action steps, and an extensive index are included for those looking to avoid a cyber-attack or for those in need of further assistance.