Secrets of the Cyber Underworld: Unveiling the Hidden World of Cyber Criminals & Strategies for Addressing Cyber Crime

by Bolakale Aremu

Overview

This book is the culmination of my 7-year research project, delving into the world of human cyber crime. It's a vital resource for anyone seeking to stay ahead of the latest cyber crime techniques and protect their organization or business from cyber threats, especially in the context of remote work. To gather insights, I traveled to 20 cyber crime hotspots globally, including Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Nigeria, Brazil, the USA, and China. Through 240 interviews with law enforcement officials, private sector experts, and cyber criminals themselves, I aimed to understand the inner workings of cyber crime organizations and separate fact from fiction. This book presents my findings, offering a comprehensive and informed perspective on cyber crime, and empowering readers with the knowledge to stay safe in the digital world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798330210008
Publisher:	AB PUBLISHER LLC
Publication date:	06/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	62
File size:	3 MB

Table of Contents

1. What is Cyber Crime?

1.1 Cyber Attack

1.2 Cyber Warfare

2. The Emergence of Cyber Crime

2.1 The Three Primary Types of Cyber Attacks

2.1.1 Distributed Attack

2.1.2 Central Attack

2.1.3 Personal Attack

2.2 High-Stakes Heists: Uncovering 3 Infamous Cyber Crime Cases

2.3 Reasons Behind Under-Reporting of Cyber Crimes

3. Cyber Attacks During the Covid-19 Era: Strategies for Survival

3.1 Fishing Scam

3.2 TrickBot Infection

3.3 Social Engineering Attacks

3.4 Targeting Individuals Deemed "Unimportant"

3.5 Targeted Attacks by Government Agencies

3.6 The Netwalker Ransomware Threat

3.7 Attacks on Organizations and Individuals via Malicious Websites and Other Methods

3.8 Detection & Prevention of Spoofing Attacks

3.9 Challenges & Strategies for Working & Learning from Home

3.9.1 Two-factor Authentication

3.9.2 Patches & Security Updates

3.9.3 How a VPN can Help you

3.9.4 Safety on HTTP & HTTPS Websites

3.9.5 How & When to Test Your Organization's IRP (Cyber Incident Response Plan)

3.9.6 How to Secure Zoom Meetings from Cyber Attacks and Protect Privacy

3.9.7 Misinformation, App Permissions & Privacy Worries

3.9.8 Stay Ahead: Get Trained if You're Part of an Organization

4. Cyber Criminals & The Mafia

4.1 The Mainstream Position & People's Perceptions

4.2 My Focus and Approach

4.3 Definition of Organized Crime & Mafia

4.4 The Russian Mafia

4.4.1 Origin of the Russian Mafia

4.4.2 Notable Case Study: The Citibank Heist

4.5 Will Mafia Take Over Cyber Crime?

4.5.1 Key Finding 1: The Nuanced Relationship Between Organized Crime and Cyber Crime

4.5.2 Key Finding 2: Categories of Organized Crime Involvement in Cyber Crime

4.5.3 Key Finding 3: Leveraging Technology to Augment Traditional Criminal Enterprises

5. A New Breed of Cyber Criminals

5.1 How They Get Protection

6. The Most Effective Strategies for Combating Cybercrime

6.1. The Key Takeaways