Dive into privacy, security, and online anonymity to safeguard your identity
Key Features
Leverage anonymity to completely disappear from the public viewBe a ghost on the web, use the web without leaving a trace, and master the art of invisibilityBecome proactive to safeguard your privacy while using the web
Book Description
As the world becomes more connected through the web, new data collection innovations have opened up more ways to compromise privacy. Your actions on the web are being tracked, information is being stored, and your identity could be stolen. However, there are ways to use the web without risking your privacy. This book will take you on a journey to become invisible and anonymous while using the web.
You will start the book by understanding what anonymity is and why it is important. After understanding the objective of cyber anonymity, you will learn to maintain anonymity and perform tasks without disclosing your information. Then, you'll learn how to configure tools and understand the architectural components of cybereconomy. Finally, you will learn to be safe during intentional and unintentional internet access by taking relevant precautions.
By the end of this book, you will be able to work with the internet and internet-connected devices safely by maintaining cyber anonymity.
What you will learn
Understand privacy concerns in cyberspaceDiscover how attackers compromise privacyLearn methods used by attackers to trace individuals and companiesGrasp the benefits of being anonymous over the webDiscover ways to maintain cyber anonymityLearn artifacts that attackers and competitors are interested in
Who this book is for
This book is targeted at journalists, security researchers, ethical hackers, and anyone who wishes to stay anonymous while using the web. This book is also for parents who wish to keep their kid's identities anonymous on the web.
Table of Contents
Understanding Sensitive InformationWays That Attackers Use Your DataWays That Attackers Reveal the Privacy of Individuals and CompaniesTechniques that Attackers Use to Compromise PrivacyTools and Techniques That Attackers UseArtifacts that Attackers Can Collect from YouIntroduction to Cyber AnonymityUnderstanding the Scope of AccessAvoiding Behavior Tracking Applications and BrowsersProxy Chains and Anonymizers