Cyber Theft Compromises Target Security, Causing Financial Problems for Millions of Shoppers

Cyber thieves took vendor credentials to create the Target security breach affecting some 40 million credit and debit card numbers in late 2013 ("Target Says Criminals Attacked with Stolen Vendor Credentials," Reuters, January 29, 2014). A Target representative did not provide further details on the theft. Meanwhile, government officials in Washington renewed discussion on creating a standard for reporting such security incursions to the public in light of this major hit to the third largest retailer's customers.

Review selected hard copy and online library books and videos related to computer security/crime at LSC-CyFair Branch Library. Click the title of a listed item, select the "Request" button in the listing, and enter your library card number and PIN for each title you want to reserve for pick up at the library.

Use these subject words and phrases to find more in the library catalog:

• computer crimes
• computer security
• cyberspace security
• cyberterrorism

Cyber Warfare: How Conflicts in Cyberspace Are Challenging America and Changing the World by Paul Rosenzweig - Praeger, 2013.
call number: 355.4 Ros
"An up-to-date, accessible guide to the growing threats in cyberspace that affects everyone from private individuals to businesses to national governments."  - publisher summary

50 Ways to Protect Your Identity in a Digital Age by Steve Weisman - FT Press, 2013.
call number: 332.024 Wei
"Discover why ID theft is more dangerous than ever, and discover today's most dangerous new threats -- including attacks targeting medical records, personal finance and online banking sites, the elderly, and military service members. Meet the hackers and organized crime groups who want to steal your identity and money -- and learn how to protect your data and your life! Step by step, Weisman shows how to avoid risks, minimize risks you can't completely avoid, and immediately take the right steps if you're ever victimized." - publisher summary excerpt

Computer Security Literacy [Electronic Resource]: Staying Safe in a Digital World by Douglas Jacobson and Joseph Idziorek  - CRC Press, 2013.
call number: EBSCO eBook
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"(This book) helps you better understand the practical aspects of computer security. The authors cover such popular security topics as social networking, social engineering (phishing), and online shopping. They also address situation awareness, including the security risks of using wireless Internet at a university and the risks of using a public computer." - publisher summary excerpt

Cybersecurity Inadequate to Combat Attacks on U.S. Banks

An overseas organization may be behind the recent spate of bank websites being overloaded with heavy traffic disrupting online access to accounts ("Cyber Attacks on U.S. Banks Expose Computer Vulnerabilities," Bloomberg Businessweek, September 28, 2012). To stem the tide of these distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS) on financial institutions, the White House may issue an executive order to set up new security systems to prevent downtime of "vital computer networks" since cybersecurity legislation is stalled in Congress. This latest round of cyber assaults on banks created inconvenience for customers, but not theft of secure data.

Review selected library titles related to cybersecurity and computer crimes at LSC-CyFair Branch Library. Click the title of a listed item, select the "Request" button in the listing, and enter your library card number and PIN for each title you want to reserve for pick up at the library.

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• business data security
• computer crimes
• computer hackers
• computer networks security
• computer security
• data protection
• information technology security
• Internet security

Computer Security Fundamentals by Chuck Easstom - Pearson, 2012.
call number: 005.8 Eas
"Beginning with a general introduction to computer security, the volume covers topics such as Internet fraud and abuse, denial of service attacks, malware, hacking techniques, industrial espionage, encryption, developing security policies, network penetration testing, and basic computer forensics techniques. . .Easttom is a certified IT professional and the author of several books on computer and networking topics." - publishers summary \excerpt

America the Vulnerable: Inside the New Threat Matrix of Digital Espionage, Crime, and Warfare by Joel Brenner - Penguin, 2011.
call number: 364.168 Bre
"Brenner, a former inspector general for the National Security Agency, raises the alarm about inadequately addressed threats and vulnerabilities to computer and communications systems. This problem has been addressed by administrations unsuccessfully since the 1980s and Brenner believes more needs to be done soon. This alarming account by an expert is worthy of serious attention from policy makers and average readers alike." - Publishers Weekly review excerpt

Cybersecurity: Public Sector Threats and Responses
by Kim J. Andreasson- CRC, 2012. call number: EBSCO eBook Collection Database (see title link to access book)
"Written as a reference, but easily adaptable for classroom use, this book explains the importance of cyber security, why readers should care, and what threats to watch for. It also offers information on how to improve an operating environment and better safeguard the constituents organizations serve." - publishers summary excerpt