I would like to thank NetGalley and the Author for giving me the opportunity to review this ARC.

This book focuses on the scary level of identity theft and information insecurity we have all become exposed to through our many interactions and transactions in the online and physical world. The author having lived through a serious experience in identity theft and the detrimental impact on his life, clearly outlines the exposure we all have and then recommends a number of specific steps we can and should take to reduce our risk and if necessary steps to take to counter the problems of being the subject of identity theft.

The book is clearly written and very understandable, with specific actionable recommendations for the reader to take. Definitely a wake up call and a view on the trade off between convenience vs security we all face.

My fear is that most of us will not follow the preemptive advise but have to focus on the after problem corrective actions.

A friend of mine told me about the book after I shared with her a wild story of how hackers got into my computer and demanded money so I could regain access. I was lucky - Apple saved the day, but that moment really shaped how I viewed my online activity. Since then, I’ve become what I thought was an expert on how to protect myself online, but I have to tell you, this book taught me even more!

The author, like me, has had his identity stolen. This book is about everything he learned while dealing with his horrific situation. He gives many tips on how to protect yourself online and mixes them in with anecdotes, which held my interest! Overall, this is a wonderful read if you are interested in protecting yourself online!