Communications Security Sourcebook: Basic Information for General Readers About Cell Phone and Wireless Communication Security, Telephone Company Security ... Slamming and (Security Reference Series)

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Book Description
Today’s communications market has more options for consumers than ever before. According to the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, there are currently some 6.4 million cellular phones in operation. However, security concerns associated with advanced telecommunications technologies—such as fraud, theft, privacy invasion, and government surveillance—are rising. Cell phone theft is reaching epidemic proportions. In addition, law enforcement authorities say that there are over one million crank calls placed each year in this country.

The Communication Security Sourcebook provides basic consumer information about telecommunications security, wireless communication security, telephone security, and information privacy, including:

Caller ID Cell phone fraud and theft Location tracking Long distance scams Privacy issues with telephone companies Slamming and cramming Telemarketing fraud Telephone harassment and crank calls Wireless payment technology risks

Wiretapping and eavesdropping And more

This Sourcebook also includes statistics, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further information.

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