title: Computer Crime: Phreaks, Spies, and Salami Slicers (Issues in Focus)
author:  Karen Judson 
description: Grade 6-9-A well-organized review of computer crimes and hacking pranks. The range is wide, covering everything from "shoulder-surfing" Personal Identification Numbers at automated teller machines to viruses exported through modems and networked computers that bring down large companies' entire systems-intentionally or accidentally. Some warnings about protecting your privacy, laws affecting computer usage, as well as suggestions for good citizenship practices are also included. The style is absorbing, with lots of examples and actual events. Unfortunately, there are only a few black-and-white photographs to break up the text and attract readers. The glossary is excellent, as are the extensive bibliographic chapter notes. This would be a good volume to expand the scope of a basic collection on computer books.<br /><i>Carol Torrance, Lincoln School Library, Kearny, NJ</i><br />Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  COMPUTER
  
  
  
  
  
  CRIMES
  
  
  
  
  
  & CAPERS
  
  
  
  
  
  Computers—like human beings—can be
  
  
  abused. In some of the stories in this unique collection, computers have a
  self-willed life of their own; in others they are
  
  
  ill used and made to commit crimes and
  
  
  other acts of skulduggery which are
  
  
  often chilling and sometimes amusing.
  
  
  
  
  
  These stories have been written by
  
  
  acknowledged masters of suspense, intrigue and the bizarre: writers whose
  imaginations have been fuelled by the
  
  
  possibilities inherent in the new
  
  
  technology.
  
  
  
  
  
  Whether you’re a crime buff or a computer fancier, a science fiction fan or
  just someone who loves a good read, you’ll find plenty of diversion in this
  interesting
  
  
  and varied collection of stories assembled
  
  
  by the world’s most respected
  
  
  anthologists.
  
  
  
  
  
  Stories by Robert Silverberg, Joe Gores,
  
  
  Edward Wellen, Edward Hoch, Gordon
  
  
  R. Dickson, Stan Dryer, J.T. Mcintosh,
  
  
  Poul Anderson, and Isaac Asimov.
  
  