Online Criminal

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House—the sources for the films The Social Network and 21— comes the larger-than-life true tale of a group of American college buddies who brilliantly built a billion-dollar online poker colossus...

A riveting account of major ransomware attacks and their devastating consequences, revealing how exposed we really are—and how we can protect ourselves. Imagine opening your computer only to find every document and every program locked. All you can see is a red screen with a countdown timer...

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace exposes the dark side of internet dating in the intriguing crime novel Dead at First Sight, by award winning author Peter James. A man waits at a London airport for the love of his life to arrive. Across the Atlantic, a retired cop waits in a bar in Florida’s...

Dive into the gripping true crime evolution of hacking, where old-fashioned theft transforms into global digital warfare. Whether you need an engaging companion for your daily commute or you are simply fascinated by the dark web, this timeline of technological espionage delivers a high-energy...

«Un asesino que contacta con sus víctimas a través de internet. Una psicóloga que hará todo lo que esté en su mano para averiguar quién acabó con la vida de su mejor amiga. Un inspector asignado al caso más complicado de su carrera. Un thriller cuyas claves se encuentran en míticas y polémicas obras de arte.» Cristina del Saz, una frustrada psicóloga criminal, encuentra el cuerpo sin vida de su mejor amiga en su casa del centro de Madrid. El principal sospechoso del asesinato es su cita de esa fatídica noche, a quien conoció en una página de contactos de internet. Cristina ...

"Unmasking Shadows: The Dark Psychology of Sexual Predators and Deviant Paraphilias" by Ali Muattar is a comprehensive and informative educational resource that delves into the complex and often misunderstood world of paraphilias and the behaviors associated with sexual predators. With a focus on providing knowledge and understanding, this book critically examines the psychological and behavioral aspects of individuals with marked intensity in their sexual interests, urges, fantasies, or behaviors. From extensive research, case studies, and expert insights, Muattar presents a balanced and ...

Go from cyber-insecure to cyber-savvy—outsmart cyber thieves with this comprehensive guide to a safe, fulfilling online experience—even if online safety is uncharted territory for you! Just 10 years ago, few people could probably envision a world where they could shop with their mobile phone, effortlessly connect their home and work computers, or access literally millions of apps with just one click. The upside of ubiquitous connectivity? Speed, practicality, efficiency. The downside? Data has become gold, and our “treasure” is sadly all too accessible to clever hackers and data thieves.

Mistakes You Make That Predators Exploit by Greg Pasden They’re watching. They’re waiting. And they’re counting on you to make a mistake. Predators don’t search for the strongest. They search for the easiest—the distracted, the careless, the trusting. And every day, ordinary people open the door for them without even realizing it. A woman locks her hotel door but forgets the extra latch. A man makes a late-night ATM run without noticing the eyes on him. A family posts vacation photos while their home sits empty. A lonely heart believes the sweet words of an online romance scammer....

The rise of new technologies in our lives, which has taken us from powerful mobile phones to fitness trackers and smart appliances in under a decade, has also raised the need for everyone who uses these to protect themselves from cyber scams and hackers. Every new device and online service you use that improves your life also opens new doors for attackers looking to discover your passwords, banking accounts, personal photos, and anything else you want to keep secret.   

True crime meets cybersecurity in a suspenseful journey detailing how global hackers built a hidden digital underworld. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus learning, this narrative transforms complex tech jargon into an easy-to-grasp story. You will witness the rapid evolution from...

In this digital age, cyber criminals lurk around every corner, ready to exploit vulnerabilities and wreak havoc on your life and finances. Are you prepared to defend yourself? "Circled by Cyber Criminals: 12 Strategies to Protect Your Life and Money" is your comprehensive guide to fortify your digital defenses and stay one step ahead of these relentless adversaries. Written with the non-technical reader in mind, this ebook provides practical, actionable strategies to safeguard your personal information, financial assets, and overall well-being. With 12 expert-proven strategies, you'll gain ...

Digital Arrest: Never Fall into the Traps of Criminals is a timely and essential guide that exposes one of the most dangerous forms of modern cybercrime—where fear, authority, and urgency are weaponized to trap innocent people into psychological submission and financial loss. As digital technology becomes inseparable from daily life, criminals have evolved beyond simple scams. Posing as police officers, cybercrime officials, bank authorities, or government agents, they falsely accuse victims of serious crimes, threaten arrest, isolate them from family, and force them into obedience ...

I had to lie to do my job, to stay alive, but when you become an expert at deceiving the people you love, how can you trust yourself? 'John' is the UK's most successful undercover police operative, who took on cases no one else would. Invisible to you or I, 'John' worked in the most extreme...

I’m restless. Trapped. My perfect-on-paper life—marketing executive, designer heels, a condo with a view—isn’t enough. There’s a hunger inside me, a craving for something wild. Something that makes my pulse race and my breath hitch. So when my bestie shoves a dating app in my face, I think, Why not? I don’t expect much. Then he happens. Dash. Mysterious. Intense. His words drip with promises so wicked, so filthy, they make my stomach dip and my thighs clench. He swears he’ll take me beyond pleasure, that he’ll unlock parts of me I never even knew existed. And I believe him. ...

The crime of sextortion has reached epidemic proportions, fuelled by both sex offenders and organised scammers targeting our most vulnerable online. Children are some of the internet's most prolific and most naive users, and increasing numbers are finding themselves caught in an evil web of...

A “touching memoir” (The New York Times Book Review) that “brilliantly blends a history of Boston and its surrounding areas with the history of a fascinating—and at times functional—family” (Isaac Fitzgerald, New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts) as one girl...

Detective Superintendent Roy Grace exposes the dark side of internet dating in the intriguing crime novel Dead at First Sight, by award winning author Peter James. A man waits at a London airport for the love of his life to arrive. Across the Atlantic, a retired cop waits in a bar in Florida’s...

As technology has evolved, so has crime. Digital technologies have brought with them a whole host of crimes committed online-unsuspecting people are cheated of crores of rupees, duped by false advertisements on fake websites, incited to click on suspicious links through payment gateways, and...

Wenn das Date vor Gericht endet. Millionen von Singles sind im Internet auf der Suche nach Liebe und Erotik. Tinder, Elitepartner und Co. versprechen ihnen unverbindliches Kennenlernen und Abenteuer ohne Risiko. Doch immer häufiger enden Online-Dates anders als erwartet - und das zweite Treffen findet vor Gericht statt. Bestsellerautor Alexander Stevens erzählt von skurrilen Situationen ebenso wie von unheimlichen Verbrechen - und ihrem juristischen Nachspiel. Spannend und unterhaltsam schildert er, in welch bizarre Abgründe Online-Dating führen kann.

Internet Dating is no longer the preserve of the geeks and the terminally uncool of a few years ago. As the world becomes even more connected and social media continues to redefine the concept of ‘friendship’ more and more couples are meeting via online dating websites. Craig Beck is a former clinical hypnotist and sales persuasion expert. When his fourteen year marriage came to an end he found himself back in the dating game. He quickly discovered the rules had completely changed since his high school days.