Kevin Mitnick, un hacker informático de renombre mundial, ha pasado de ser un fugitivo del ciberespacio a un destacado consultor de seguridad. Sus escritos profundizan en el complejo mundo del engaño y la intrusión, ofreciendo perspectivas únicas sobre los aspectos psicológicos y técnicos de la seguridad digital. El trabajo de Mitnick se caracteriza por su examen directo de cómo se pueden comprometer los sistemas y las mentes que impulsan tales acciones. Colabora con William Simon, un autor consumado con una amplia experiencia en escritura sobre tecnología y negocios, que aporta un estilo narrativo pulido a sus exploraciones.
W latach 90., kiedy komputery i internet wyglądały i działały nieco inaczej
niż dziś, Kevin Mitnick był niezwykle utalentowanym hakerem. Trudno zliczyć
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The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data
320 páginas
12 horas de lectura
Real-world advice on how to be invisible online from "the FBI's most-wanted hacker" ( Wired ) Your every step online is being tracked and stored, and your identity easily stolen. Big companies and big governments want to know and exploit what you do, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand. In this explosive yet practical book, computer-security expert Kevin Mitnick uses true-life stories to show exactly what is happening without your knowledge, and teaches you "the art of invisibility": online and everyday tactics to protect you and your family, using easy step-by-step instructions. Reading this book, you will learn everything from password protection and smart Wi-Fi usage to advanced techniques designed to maximize your anonymity. Invisibility isn't just for superheroes--privacy is a power you deserve and need in the age of Big Brother and Big Data.
Hacker extraordinaire Kevin Mitnick delivers an explosive follow-up to his bestselling work, focusing on aiding businesses and governments in combating data thieves and cybervandals. In his previous book, Mitnick illustrated how savvy hackers use "social engineering" to breach even the most secure systems through fictionalized case studies. Now, he presents real-life stories of computer break-ins, revealing how victims could have prevented these incidents. Mitnick's credibility within the hacker community allowed him to gain insights from the perpetrators, sharing their exploits for the first time. Among the stories are a group of friends who won nearly a million dollars in Las Vegas by reverse-engineering slot machines, two teenagers manipulated by terrorists to hack Lockheed Martin's systems, convicts who became hackers inside a Texas prison, and a "Robin Hood" hacker who accessed prominent companies' systems and informed them of their vulnerabilities. With gripping descriptions of actual break-ins, essential security tips for professionals, and Mitnick's sharp commentary, this book is poised to capture a broad audience, drawing interest from law enforcement and the media alike.
Kevin Mitnick, einst der meistgesuchte Verbrecher der USA, saß fünf Jahr lang
im Gefängnis, weil er in zahlreiche Netzwerke großer Firmen eingebrochen war.
Dabei bediente er sich häufig nicht nur seiner umfassenden technischen Hacker-
Kenntnisse, sondern überlistete praktisch jedes Sicherheitssystem, indem er
sich Passwörter erschlich, in Mülltonnen nach sicherheitsrelevanten
Informationen suchte und falsche Identitäten vorgaukelte.§Kevin Mitnick
enthüllt in diesem Buch, wie die größte Schwachstelle in jedem IT-
Sicherheitssystem für Angriffe ausgenutzt werden kann - der Mensch. Er führt
den Leser in die Denk- und Handlungsweise von Hackern ein, beschreibt konkrete
Betrugsszenarien und zeigt eindrucksvoll die folgenschweren Konsequenzen, die
sich aus diesen Einbrüchen ergeben. Dabei nimmt Mitnick sowohl die Perspektive
des Angreifers wie auch des Opfers ein und erklärt damit, wieso jeder Angriff
so erfolgreich war - und wie man sich effektiv dagegen schützen kann.
The world's most infamous hacker provides an insider's perspective on low-tech threats to high-tech security. Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a fugitive led to one of the most extensive FBI manhunts in history, inspiring numerous articles, films, and documentaries. Since his release from prison in 1998, he has transformed his life and become a highly sought-after computer security expert. In this work, Mitnick emphasizes the human factors in information security, arguing that firewalls and encryption alone cannot thwart a determined grifter or a disgruntled employee. Through captivating true stories of successful attacks on businesses and government, he demonstrates the vulnerability of even the most secure systems to a skilled con artist posing as an authority figure. By narrating from both the attackers' and victims' perspectives, he reveals the reasons behind each attack's success and how they could have been avoided, all in an engaging style reminiscent of true crime. Most importantly, Mitnick offers practical advice for preventing social engineering hacks through effective security protocols, training programs, and manuals that focus on the human element of security.