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Review:A lot of computer-security textbooks approach the subject from a defensive point of view. "Do this, and probably you'll survive a particular kind of
attack," they say. In refreshing contrast, Hacking Exposed, Second Edition talks about security from an offensive angle. A Jane's-like catalog of the
weaponry that black-hat hackers use is laid out in full. Readers see what programs are out there, get a rundown on what the programs can do, and
benefit from detailed explanations of concepts (such as wardialing and rootkits) that most system administrators kind of understand, but perhaps not
in detail. The book also walks through ho...
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Denning has chosen to take an inclusive approach to the topic of
information warfare, not limiting the material to attacks on
"military" targets. Given the state of physical warfare, this seems
to be quite realistic. It does mean that the book tends to read like
a high level computer security text (small wonder) with an emphasis on
intrusions and the more overt aspects of computer crime.
Part one is a foundation and background for the material to come.
Chapter one looks at the great many information aspects to the Gulf
War and Operation Desert Storm. One of the unusual factors reviewed
is that of propaganda, or "perception management." A theory of
infowar is the intent of chapter two, which outlines players and
positions in a variety...
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Review:The Fugitive Game introduces Kevin Mitnick moments before the fugitive hacker surrenders himself to FBI agents who have located
him with the help of the so-called cybersleuth, Tsutomu Shimomura. The prologue to Jonathan Littman's book kicks off with the epic
climax that came to tantalize movie producers and video game designers and launch magazine covers worldwide. However, this is
not another version of Takedown. The Fugitive Game is a compelling, journalistic look at the events that led up to the capture of
Kevin Mitnick, and no portion of the folklore surrounding the case is left untouched by the book's critical eye. The real gold of this
volume com...
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