The death of the internet /

• Other Authors: Jakobsson, Markus
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, [2012]
• Subjects: Internet > Security measures.; Electronic commerce > Security measures.; Data protection.; Computer crimes.; Electrical engineering.; Engineering.; Computer science.; COMPUTERS > Internet > Security.; COMPUTERS > Networking > Security.; COMPUTERS > Security > General.; Electronic books.
• Item Description: 4.4.3 The Domain.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (387 pages)
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
• ISBN: 9781118312551; 1118312554; 9781118312537; 1118312538
• DOI: 10.1002/9781118312551

Fraud poses a significant threat to the Internet. 1.5% of all online advertisements attempt to spread malware. This lowers the willingness to view or handle advertisements, which will severely affect the structure of the web and its viability. It may also destabilize online commerce. In addition, the Internet is increasingly becoming a weapon for political targets by malicious organizations and governments. This book will examine these and related topics, such as smart phone based web security. This book describes the basic threats to the Internet (loss of trust, loss of advertising revenue, l.