The Internet offers a huge range of incredible benefits to its users. Unfortunately, it also provides criminals with a whole new way to lie, steal, and cheat from behind the safety of a computer screen. Readers will find out how these cutting-edge criminals hack into bank accounts, steal information, and much more while remaining a step ahead of the authorities. They will also learn how to protect themselves from cybercrime and use the Internet safely....

Explains the differences between white hat, black hat, and gray hat hackers and examines the origin and history of hacker culture.