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How to disappear and live off the grid, a CIA insider's guide, John G. Kiriakou

eng

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non fiction

How to disappear and live off the grid

1319082240

John G. Kiriakou

a CIA insider's guide

"No matter where we go, we leave tracks and clues of our existence without even knowing. Our electronic footprint becomes our invisible trail. In this day in age where the world seems to be at our fingertips and social media plays a huge role in our daily lives, it's hard not to leave part of our digital selves for others to find. Whether you're fascinated by the idea of disappearing, want to erase your digital footprint, or simply concerned about your safety and privacy, knowing how to become invisible is a survival skill that will come in handy. Through the easy-to-follow instructions, tips, tricks, and professional anecdotes in How to Disappear and Live off the Grid: A CIA Insider's Guide, you'll learn to vanish without a trace from John Kiriakou, a former CIA counterterrorism officer and senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee responsible for the capture of Abu Zubaydah" -- Back cover

Dichotomy of pursuers -- Funding your flight -- Dichotomy of fugitives -- Impact of special circumstances -- Practical steps in disappearing -- Practical steps in the worst-case situation -- The psychology and skills for survival -- Preparing for survival -- Survival moments in the wilderness -- The use of disguises while disappearing -- Practical steps for maintaining sale contacts -- Searching for secure communications -- Maintaining contacts in the digital worlds -- Digital fingerprints -- The challenge of social security -- Use of a fake identity -- Living off the grid -- Tactical considerations for living off the grid -- Automotive vulnerabilities -- An island destination -- Cyber developments and living off the grid -- Conclusion : the psychological costs of living off the grid--is it worth it?