Serial killer, Blackmailer, and Drug Lord—such is the resumé of the man known by some as Ghost. He is stalking his perfect victim through her instant messages. She is “The One” and her death will quench his urge to kill. Faye Patterson, a former NYPD Homicide Detective, secretly reopens the case of her missing fiancé. A string of murders leads Faye on the trail of the sadistic killer. The Ghost is becoming ruthless. He kidnaps Faye ́s daughter, thrusting Faye into the path of his murderous rampage. She needs to stop him before her daughter becomes his next victim.
Thirty-two-year-old Tristan Shays isn’t a messenger; he’s the CEO of an electronics manufacturer who is literally minding his own business. But one fateful day, everything in his life changes. Tristan receives a mysterious warning delivered directly to his mind—and accompanied by unbearable pain. The warning tells him that a good friend will be murdered if Tristan doesn’t give him a message. Impossible as it seems, he decides to share the message. As Tristan begins to realize that the warnings are real and he has the power to save people’s lives, he is faced with an unenviable choice: continue living the life he knows or give up his career and his free will to be the universe’s bearer of bad news. If that weren’t bad enough, someone is working very hard to stand in his way—a stranger named Ephraim who knows Tristan’s every move and delights in causing chaos. How do you fight an enemy who knows everything about you? A prequel to the award-winning Messenger Trilogy, Instant Messenger tells the story of how Tristan’s journey begins.
CD-ROM contains: "the entire source code to create an Instant Messaging System using both Java and C#; the development tools that are required to build the application; a complete e-book version of the book."
Annotation. The rapid increase in the use of the new electronic communications tool of instant messaging (IM)-expected to surpass e-mail in the near future-poses serious workplace challenges. This tool kit answers all the questions about IM, including establishing guidelines for the use of IM, overcoming security risks and productivity challenges, and managing IM as a business asset.
This book describes how to create Instant Messaging applications in Java and covers the Jabber IM protocols. If you want to create new IM systems, integrate them with your existing software, or wish to know more about the Jabber protocols, this is the book for you.
Is your privacy at stake? Privacy violations are everywhere. How many Americans understand that the discount card at the drug store can track their orders, that the website they visited on their computer just installed a program to log their keystrokes, or that their workplace is monitoring their each and every move? Privacy violations can, and will, result in identity theft, credit card fraud, employer dismissal, and loss of productivity. If you don't know how to protect yourself, you run the risk of losing everything you ever worked for. If you think you're immune just because you don't own or use a computer, think again. Technology tracks everything and affects everyone, young and old, computer user or not. The Digital Umbrella exposes the risks to your personal privacy with real-life examples and proven methods to protect yourself. Learn how comporate America, the US government, and even your employer are destroying any expectation of privacy in this country. This informative guide to personal privacy includes in-depth analyses and tutorials on protection as well as ways to combat and prevent electronic fraud. Anyone can, and will, understand the topics covered in this book. Don't wait until it's too late, learn about the risks today!
The Internet is a global network of interconnected devices and communication systems that enables individuals to access a wide range of information and resources from anywhere in the world. The origins of the Internet can be traced back to the 1960s, when the US Department of Defense created a network of computers to exchange information and facilitate communication among researchers and scientists. This network, known as ARPANET, became the foundation for the Internet as we know it today. Over the past few decades, the Internet has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming an essential tool for communication, commerce, education, and entertainment. The advent of the web in the 1990s marked a major milestone in the evolution of the Internet, as it enabled individuals to publish and access information in a decentralized manner. Today, the Internet is an ever-expanding ecosystem that comprises billions of websites, social media platforms, e-commerce sites, online communities, and more – all of which are powered by advanced technologies and infrastructure that enable quick, reliable access to information and services.
Users want real-time answers to their reference questions wherever and whenever they are. Increasingly, that means SMS and IM services. Providing those is easier than you might think!
This book offers a comprehensive understanding of secure Internet messaging, and brings together all the relevant and critical information needed to use OpenPGP and S/MIME-compliant software. It explores the conceptual and technical approaches followed by the developers of both OpenPGP and S/MIME, and gives a thorough treatment of the latest and most-effective technologies for secure messaging. Ideal for security and network managers, as well as professional system and network administrators, this easy-to-understand book is a complete guide to OpenPGP, S/MIME, Web-based and gateway solutions, certified mail, delivery platforms, and instant messaging.
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