The Death of the Internet

A holistic look at the vast landscape of Internet security—past, present, and future

A major attack on the Internet could wreak havoc on society—bringing down telephony, banking, business, government, media, and the energy grid. This book addresses the growing threats to the Internet from different sources, offering in-depth guidance on how to combat them on both desktop and mobile platforms.

Edited by a specialist in holistic security with contributions from experts in industry and academia, The Death of the Internet presents a unique, cross-disciplinary approach to Internet security. It goes beyond computer science to explore its social and psychological components, discussing politically motivated attacks, human error, and criminal tendencies. Geared to non-technical readers and experts alike, the book clearly explains the general concepts of Internet security for managers and decision-makers and provides engineers and industry professionals with detailed instructions on how to develop effective designs with security in mind. The Death of the Internet:

• Covers topics of Internet security, online fraud, phishing, and malware
• Explores the growing need for dedicated smartphone Internet security
• Describes how security threats can result in loss of trust and advertising revenues
• Outlines proven countermeasures and explains how to implement them using real-world examples
• Reviews state-of-the-art research and future trends in Internet security