Future Crimes - Tapa blanda

"A riveting read" -- Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan "Excellent and timely" The Economist "Future Crimes has the pace of a sci-fi film but it's happening now. It will be a long time before anyone who reads it will feel safe on-line again" -- William Hartston Express "Goodman describes Future Crimes as a 'rough ride' - and with some justice. But in an area where criminals profit from the ignorance of the general public, it is a ride well worth taking if we are to prevent the worst of his predictions from taking shape" Financial Times "Goodman is a go-to guide for all who want a good scaring about the dark side of technology" New Scientist

Technological advances have benefited our world in immeasurable ways, but there is an ominous flipside. Criminals are often the earliest, and most innovative, adopters of technology and modern times have lead to modern crimes. Today's criminals are stealing identities, draining online bank-accounts and wiping out computer servers.