Kevin Mitnick, svetovo preslávený bývalý počítačový hacker, sa stal ikonou kyberpriestoru. V súčasnosti pôsobí ako bezpečnostný konzultant a predtým bol jedným z najhľadanejších zločincov. Jeho diela sa zameriavajú na témy súvisiace s klamom a preniknutím do systémov, pričom využíva svoj jedinečný pohľad na svet digitálnej bezpečnosti. Spoluautor William Simon má rozsiahle skúsenosti s písaním a mediálnym pokrytím, čo dodáva ich spoločným dielam hĺbku a dôveryhodnosť.
Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, this book explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system.
The world's most famous hacker reveals the secrets on how citizens and consumers can stay connected and on the grid safely and securely by using cloaking and counter-measures in today's age of Big Brother and Big Data. Your every step online is being tracked and stored, and your identity is 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. 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 need in the age of Big Brother and Big Data.
Kevin Mitnick's long-awaited memoir of computer hacking and FBI skirting, revealed now after seven years of government-mandated silence.
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.
I consigli dell'hacker più famoso del mondo
La sicurezza informatica sarà sempre una chimera finché esisterà il fattore umano. Il più celebre "pirata informatico" spiega come attaccare con successo sistemi di sicurezza ritenuti invulnerabili. Relativamente sconosciuto al grande pubblico, il termine "ingegneria sociale" è ampiamente usato nelle comunità informatiche. Descrive le tecniche degli hacker per ingannare l'impiegato di una società, inducendolo a rivelare informazioni sensibili e penetrare nei sistemi di sicurezza. Per conquistare la fiducia della sua preda, Mitnick non esclude alcun mezzo: dalla voce sensuale di una donna, agli inganni telefonici, alle simulazioni del gergo del sistema che si vuole attaccare. Non esistono "informazioni irrilevanti": per l'hacker è importante anche il numero di telefono di un oscuro funzionario. Sono informazioni alle quali le vittime non danno peso, ma l'hacker è sempre in agguato per trovare il tallone d'Achille del sistema. Nel suo libro Mitnick è persino didascalico e non si esime dal fornire al lettore consigli pratici, facendo del volume un prezioso vademecum.