Computer Science and IT: Investigating a Cyber Attack

With the universality of computers, every teen should understand the operation, detection, and prevention of computer viruses. These issues are explored through the fascinating account of a young professional whose computer was hacked, leaving his bank account and business information exposed. From detection to the analysis by IT professionals and the forensic work performed in pursuit of the hacker, the story is told in vivid detail. Readers learn, for example, that computers keep log files of every activity and that one can look through them for unusual or suspicious activity. Text boxes describing famous cyber attacks, facts about hacking, and how forensic analysts debug computers and track down hackers add interest. The book explains how to keep computers safe, detect and report an attack, and restore an infected computer. Back matter includes a time line of a cyber attack, a glossary, a list of books, Web sites, and films for further learning, a list of topics for additional research, and an index.