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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... Rest of this review on the detail page
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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... Rest of this review on the detail page
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The story of Kevin Mitnick, as told by Jonathan Littman, who took the time to get to know Kevin. Describing the background of Kevin, how he got interested in the phone system and computer security and the events leading up to his well-known arrest. The book reads as a big adventure with at the same time the thought in the background that this all happened for real. A great book with a more balanced view of Kevin Mitnick than 'Takedown'. I gained a lot more insight and learned about the person from this book. The author describes the long phonecalls with Kevin, giving an insight in how the book came to be and how Kevin was on the run trying to avoid arrest. This also gives the reader a good opportunity to evaluate the impartiality of the aut... Rest of this review on the detail page
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