Product Description

Learn how to use good hacking to prevent your system from becoming the victim of attacks! "The Unofficial Guide to Ethical Hacking, Second Edition" defines the difference between hackers - those who crack a computer system for the sheer challenge of doing so - and crackers - an elusive class of computer criminals who break into systems, release viruses, and deface Web sites. Ethical hackers often help out system administrators by notifying them of loopholes in their systems before crackers can get to them and cause damage. More than just a guide to hacking, this book explores all aspects of computer security in a hands-on and easy-to-comprehend manner - a must-read for any computer user who wants to learn how a system is cracked and how you can better protect yourself. With helpful resources and clear, step-by-step instructions on various hacking techniques, this book features the most up-to-date and comprehensive information and methods, covering file encryption, firewalls, and viruses, as well as new topics such as instant messenger hacking, intellectual property thefts, identity attacks, and much more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #283320 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-13
• Released on: 2005-09-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 864 pages

About the Author
Ankit Fadia is an independent computer security consultant based in Silicon Valley. He has authored several internationally best-selling books on numerous topics related to computer security, and he is a widely recognized computer security guru and cyberterrorism expert. Fadia provides customized cybersecurity training and consulting solutions to major clients all across North America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. He is also regularly invited by BBC Radio World News to share the latest updates on virus outbreaks, loopholes, and cybercrime trends. Recently, Fadia started his own computer security consulting and mobile phone solutions company based in Malaysia, with operations all across the Asian Pacific region.

Customer Reviews

Lots of contents but could confuse more than it explains
A nice book, covers most aspects concerning security. Loads of information and also a bunch of sample code. However, the clarity of the information leaves lots to be desired. Sometimes it feels like it's trying more to deter people from learning about the subject than it informs.

For instance, the chapter on networking concepts is horribly explained. Protocol layers are all shown in arbitrary orders. Lots of redundancies rather than explained in a logical sequence.

Often, 10 page hack codes are slapped in with zero explanations. It can leave even experienced C programmers shocked and awed.

All in all, I have definitely seen better books on the subject