Hackers by Tom Jackson

Hackers by Tom Jackson

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What's hacking? Is it good? Bad? How do we protect ourselves? These questions are tackled as part of the What's the Issue? series –  aimed at pre-teen and teens tackling current subjects, with a focus on critical thinking and debate, and forming one’s own informed opinions.

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Hackers by Tom Jackson

What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions with Hackers, part of the new What's the Issue? series. Should states be allowed access to all communications? What level of privacy should an individual expect? Who owns the internet? In this fascinating starting point to understanding the wider subject of the internet and internet safety, explore these questions through topics like: Spying Encryption Security Hacking techniques Cyber warfare Cryptocurrencies The Dark Web The What's the Issue? series tackles engaging, thought-provoking subjects chosen from the headlines and public debates. What's the Issue? asks ‘what’s all the fuss about?’, presents the key facts, reviews what’s at stake in each case and weighs the pros and cons. The goal of the series is to help young people understand difficult concepts, provide them with the tools to inform their own opinions, and help them to see and influence changes within our society.

Tom Jackson is a science writer based in Bristol, UK. Over the last 20 years, Tom has written books, magazine and newspaper articles, for online and for television on a wide range of subjects and has worked on projects with Brian May, Patrick Moore, Marcus de Sautoy and Carol Vorderman and for major international publishers, such as Dorling Kindersley, National Geographic, Scholastic, Hachette, Facts on File and BBC Magazines.

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ISBN 13 9780711244573
ISBN 10 071124457X
Title Hackers
Author Tom Jackson
Series What's The Issue?
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published 2019-10-15
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.