Cyber Spying: Tracking Your Family's (Sometimes) Secret Online Lives
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Uncover the Threats Lurking in the Darkness of Your Family’s Computer
Many people have no idea of the evils that exist across the Internet or the
danger that can result from simply answering an innocent-sounding e-mail or
participating in a chat. Your loved ones could unknowingly be putting themselves
in grave risk. By using the tools and techniques in this book to check up or
spy on them, you can identify the perils, educate your loved ones about impending
danger, and avoid potential physical, emotional, or financial disasters. This
book was written to help make the Internet safe for families and friends; to
raise awareness of the inherent dangers of the Internet; and to help parents
keep their children out of trouble.—Dr. Eric Cole
· Learn When to Spy and When Not to Spy
Would spying on your spouse or child cause more damage than the problem you
suspect exists?
· Translate What Your Children Are Really Saying Online
Know what it means when your child types 420, ASL, Cyber, NSA, POS, or S2R.
· Follow the SLEUTH Methodology
Learn to: Set goals, Layout strategy, Evaluate and Understand risk, Take observations,
and Handle the results.
· Cover Your Tracks
Use tools and techniques to achieve your objectives without being discovered.
· Master Spying Software
Download, install, and use free spying applications, including IZArc, WinSpy,
and Kaboodle.
· You Got That with Google?
Use Google and the Google Desktop Search tool to scan and classify public records;
blogs; online databases; credit reports; phone and address listings; e-mails;
IM chats; files; Web caches; and more.
· One Person’s Trash….
Use PC Inspector File Recovery to retrieve and restore deleted files.
· Expand Your Search
Go beyond the PC to uncover information on switched networks, PDAs, cell phones,
iPods, and even video game consoles.
· Know When the Tables Have Turned
Determine if you are someone else’s mark and take steps to protect yourself.
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Table of Contents
Why Spy?
Spying Basics
Technology Overview: Computer Basics
Network Basics
Taking Control
Spying on the PC
Spying on Web Browsing
Spying on E-mail
Spying on Chat and Instant Messages
Advanced Techniques
Counterspy: Are You Being Watched?
About the Authors
Dr. Eric Cole is currently chief technology officer (CTO) and chief scientist
at The Sytex Group, Inc. (TSGI), specializing in advanced technology research.
Eric is a highly sought-after network security consultant and speaker. Eric
has consulted for international banks and Fortune 500 companies. He also has
advised Venture Capitalist Firms on what start-ups should be funded. He has
in-depth knowledge of network security and has come up with creative ways to
secure his clients’ assets. He is the author of several books, including
Hackers Beware: Defending Your Network from the Wiley Hacker and Hiding in Plain
Sight. Eric holds several patents and has written numerous magazine and journal
articles. Eric worked for the CIA for more than seven years and has created
several successful network security practices. Eric is a member of the Honeynet
Project and the CVE Editorial board; both are invited positions. Eric presents
at a variety of conferences, including SANS, where he helped create several
of the courses. Eric has appeared in interviews on CBS News, “60 Minutes,”
and CNN.
Ted Fair is deputy director of the Advanced Technology Research Center at The
Sytex Group, Inc. (TSGI). Previously, Ted has worked as a software developer
and computer systems expert at the Central Intelligence Agency and the National
Security Agency. Ted has a degree from James Madison University and a master’s
in telecommunications from The George Washington University.
Michael Nordfelt is a senior computer security analyst for the Advanced Technology
Research Center at The Sytex Group, Inc. (TSGI). Previously, he spent time at
the Central Intelligence Agency researching computer security methods and applications.
His work brings him in contact with many different government and commercial
organizations from around the world. He has a degree in computer engineering
from Texas A&M University and a master’s in computer science from Virginia
Tech. Thanks to Gabriel Ruenes, a freelance artist/animator, for his help with
the figures and illustrations in this book.
Sandy Ring is a senior researcher at The Sytex Group, Inc. (TSGI) and the chief
scientist at the Pikewerks Corporation. Prior to this position, she worked for
the Central Intelligence Agency, operated closely with the National Security
Agency, and conducted research at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s
Langley Research Center. She has received many prestigious awards throughout
her career, including a Service Medal from the CIA. Sandy’s research topics
range from autonomic computing to covert communication.
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