In recent decades, communication technologies have developed so rapidly that most of us now find it difficult to imagine our lives without mobile communications and the Internet. The World Wide Web is a vast territory without borders and almost without rules. And just like in the real world, this territory is “inhabited” not only by peaceful inhabitants, but also by criminals of all stripes - from marriage swindlers and trust scammers to drug dealers and hired killers. This book, written in an easy, accessible language using many examples, including from the author’s personal experience, will tell you about the dangers that await a user on the Internet and how they penetrate into our daily lives. Online dating: how to protect yourself on the first date ;How to protect your personal data from phishing;Why online anonymity is a myth;Why parental control is needed;What is the danger of gambling addiction;Do we need cyber police. Philip Gross-Dneprov is a blogger, Internet activist, a regular guest on Vladimir Solovyov’s program “Full” Contact" on radio "Vesti-FM". Co-founder and vice president of REG.RU, one of the largest domain name registrars in Europe. Takes an active social position in protecting human rights and freedoms, and is an active participant in the movement for the observance of legal order in the Russian segment of the Internet.