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The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers, Intruders & Deceivers
Hacker extraordinaire Kevin Mitnick delivers the explosive encore to his bestselling "The Art of Deception"
Kevin Mitnick, the world's most celebrated hacker, now devotes his life to helping businesses and governments combat data thieves, cybervandals, and other malicious computer intruders. In his bestselling The Art of Deception, Mitnick presented fictionalized case studi...more
Kevin Mitnick, the world's most celebrated hacker, now devotes his life to helping businesses and governments combat data thieves, cybervandals, and other malicious computer intruders. In his bestselling The Art of Deception, Mitnick presented fictionalized case studi...more
Paperback, 270 pages
Published
January 1st 2006
by John Wiley & Sons
(first published 2005)
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This author was recommended to me by a geek friend and after I did some research on Mitnick, I realised this was a guy I wanted to read. I was a bit amazed to read all the reviews who accused Mitnick of putting his ego all over the book. I didn't see any evidence of that at all. Yes he talks quite a bit about his own experiences in relation to what he is talking about in that chapter but that is to be expected. After all, he IS a convicted computer hacker! So he does have some knowledge in this...more
Este libro continúa donde lo dejó "The art of Deception", de alguna manera. En él se habla de diez casos específicos en los que el sistema fue vencido por un atacante con más inteligencia, tiempo libre o ganas (o las tres). Un grupo de amigos que descubre y utiliza el algoritmo de las máquinas tragaperras para empezar a ganar dinero con ellas, un par de presos de una cárcel de Texas que consiguen montarse una red informática y bajarse todas las pelis del emule, un par de empresas que piden audit...more
This book is not a textbook, nor is it an account of anything Kevin Mitnick ever did. After reading more about his history I can say that Kevin Mitnick will not be able to write about his experiences until later this year at the earliest.
This book is a collection of short stories detailing OTHER hackers exploits. Mitnick uses these experiences as examples and describes how the attacks could've been prevented. In the majority of cases the exploits described were a result of lazy or inattentive ne...more
This book is a collection of short stories detailing OTHER hackers exploits. Mitnick uses these experiences as examples and describes how the attacks could've been prevented. In the majority of cases the exploits described were a result of lazy or inattentive ne...more
This was not nearly as good as Mitnick's biography "Ghost in the Wires"
I think the target audience was a bit mixed. In some chapters, the authors went to great lengths to explain the technologies they were talking about (e.g. Unicode explanation was almost 1 paragraph.) As if the reader would have no knowledge of technology (or very limited knowledge.)
Then in other chapters, they would mention technologies almost in passing as if everyone knew about it.
I liked the final section of each chapter w...more
I think the target audience was a bit mixed. In some chapters, the authors went to great lengths to explain the technologies they were talking about (e.g. Unicode explanation was almost 1 paragraph.) As if the reader would have no knowledge of technology (or very limited knowledge.)
Then in other chapters, they would mention technologies almost in passing as if everyone knew about it.
I liked the final section of each chapter w...more
Very interesting stories but very heavy computer jargon. Ranging from hacking casinos to children helping terrorists, these hackers' tales would likely be hits on the big screen. The only problem with this book is that the author's target audience is a somewhat-seasoned computer user with knowledge of basic computer science.
An ordinary reader with no technological background would probably end up skimming a fourth of the book and still enjoy it, just not as well. If you're one of those people th...more
An ordinary reader with no technological background would probably end up skimming a fourth of the book and still enjoy it, just not as well. If you're one of those people th...more
This is the book that got me interested in network security.
Although it has Kevin Mitnick listed as the author, it has little to do with him at all. The book consists of several short, true stories. All of the facts are (supposivly) real. Some are well known in the "hacking" world, others you'll probably be hearing for the first time. Nonetheless, the are all very engaging. Some of the stories go into more detail regarding the attack vector than others, however they are all very engaging. Whethe...more
Although it has Kevin Mitnick listed as the author, it has little to do with him at all. The book consists of several short, true stories. All of the facts are (supposivly) real. Some are well known in the "hacking" world, others you'll probably be hearing for the first time. Nonetheless, the are all very engaging. Some of the stories go into more detail regarding the attack vector than others, however they are all very engaging. Whethe...more
(3.0) Good but Mitnick gets way too much in the way
Mitnick walks us through a few self-reported hacks from other hackers. Some are interesting. I actually thought the first one about slot machines was the coolest. The others Mitnick tries to insert himself, his crimes, his books and website WAY too much. It felt pretty dirty and self-promoting, especially for a book that's really not supposed to be about him.
I also found it a bit inconsistent that he ostensibly spends thought and time devoted to...more
Mitnick walks us through a few self-reported hacks from other hackers. Some are interesting. I actually thought the first one about slot machines was the coolest. The others Mitnick tries to insert himself, his crimes, his books and website WAY too much. It felt pretty dirty and self-promoting, especially for a book that's really not supposed to be about him.
I also found it a bit inconsistent that he ostensibly spends thought and time devoted to...more
I have a rather extensive collection of hacker/hacking books, and I've written on the subject myself, for both websites and magazines like Blacklisted! 411 and Nuts and Volts. I found The Art of Intrusion to be interesting but not very enlightening. I understand that Mitnick is probably not allowed to write about many of his past exploits, but this book had less hard data and detail than the vast majority of what I've read on the subject. Overall, I'd give this book a solid "meh."
Some may find the stories of hacking to be far-fetched but they are entirely believable. More important, Mitnick offers some excellent insights and countermeasures against common attacks. There is something to be learned here. Unfortunately, the insertion of "been there, done that" commentary comes across as arrogant and takes away from the stories being told. Additionally, plugging your other book as almost the only source (6-7 times in just a few pages), it becomes an annoying distraction to t...more
I found that this book has quite a bit of technical information which can be hard to follow even coming from a technical background. I'd imagine you'd do much better coming from an IT background though.
I enjoyed the stories quite a bit. I wish he had focused a bit more on the stories instead of the technical details but I think his intent was to provide those details for people who are reading the book for that type of information rather than just entertainment.
I enjoyed the stories quite a bit. I wish he had focused a bit more on the stories instead of the technical details but I think his intent was to provide those details for people who are reading the book for that type of information rather than just entertainment.
Mildly interesting book about the exploits of hackers. Requires some networking knowledge to understand fully. Some of these stories are fairly old (using 386 processes in one story and when warez and torrenting sites were novelties in the other!) but most are still interesting. Social engineering aspects of the book are most interesting, and much of the advice is quite relevant.
Nov 26, 2007
Andy
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Computer Nerds
Shelves:
computers-hackers-exploits
I was interested in this book from the moment I picked it up at my local Half-Price Bookstore. The cover art was impressive which I think reflects upon the feeling of the contents.
Kevin Mitnick has a wonderful way of explaining things in layman's terms. He tells the story of a hacker or exploiter while also weaving in his own commentary and opinions. After each chapter Mitnick explains what a Security Specialist could have done to stop this hacker, what should be expected in the future, and expl...more
Kevin Mitnick has a wonderful way of explaining things in layman's terms. He tells the story of a hacker or exploiter while also weaving in his own commentary and opinions. After each chapter Mitnick explains what a Security Specialist could have done to stop this hacker, what should be expected in the future, and expl...more
Excellent collection of short stories regarding well experienced and novice hackers!! From poker to high level companies the stories will astound you. Fun read and not too tech-savy for the average reader. Mitnick even explains precautions companies can take to prevent each incident/story.
I love the stories. I recently got my CompTIA Security+ certification and he covers most of what was on the exam!
However, I can't help but notice how he desperately wants to talk about himself. "Like me, he was a former hacker..." and "I know from experience that..." over and over on EVERY story. Yes, Kevin. We get it. You were a world famous hacker. The story is getting old, grandpa.
However, I can't help but notice how he desperately wants to talk about himself. "Like me, he was a former hacker..." and "I know from experience that..." over and over on EVERY story. Yes, Kevin. We get it. You were a world famous hacker. The story is getting old, grandpa.
Just finished reading this … it started fun but it just got a bit daunting as it progressed - some really fun interesting stories but it begins to devolve towards the middle of the book and gets way to technical - far too much computer jargon for a non-hacker like myself.
This is the first of Mitnick's books that I've read and I really enjoyed it. There was enough technical content to keep the attention of those interested in the details but not too much as to slow down the pace of the book.
The book is split into short stories of other hackers exploits and as a security consultant myself I found the stories both entertaining and thought provoking, if by now a little outdated.
As long as you don't think it's a textbook and appreciate it for what it is I'd definitel...more
The book is split into short stories of other hackers exploits and as a security consultant myself I found the stories both entertaining and thought provoking, if by now a little outdated.
As long as you don't think it's a textbook and appreciate it for what it is I'd definitel...more
This reads like a collection of technological crime capers told by an egotistical young man who was and is capable of all of those crimes and more. In fact, that's precisely what it is, and I enjoyed it.
This book is entertaining, at the very least. However, it's very much written for a general audience, seemingly watered down and not at all what I was expecting from Mitnick. Still, I enjoyed it.
entertaining and non-technical book, its good to read as content showed different type of hackers and their intrusion style which include social engineering and human psychology
The social engeneering explained through the eyes of the biggest hacker ever! It is interesting, because it makes you think about the information, that we share.
Interesting but... I didn't finish it. The stories were indeed interesting, but just a little too "breathless" and, about half-way through, I decided I was educated enough.
If you're new to the concept of social engineering I suspect you'll want to read the entire thing.
If you're new to the concept of social engineering I suspect you'll want to read the entire thing.
I very much enjoyed reading this book. It cast the role of a malicious hackers in an entirely different light. We ought to be thanking some of these people for bringing to light many of the security holes that would otherwise go unchecked.
This is a great book about how predators use social engineering to scam people. I recommend it.
Nice collection, you'd like it if you liked 'owning the network' series
May 25, 2011
Tsimox
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any web user must read it, or know about that things from another source
Interesting stories, but all in all it feels somewhat forced. Meh.
Lots of interesting stories regarding different security incidents and hackers.
good stories and entertaining. not as good as 'art of deception'.
i got the sense this was an attempt to cash in on the popularity of his first book - my wife says he's nice, and his grandmother is awesome, but i found no additional value in reading this sequel.
Read this about a year ago, very interesting stories.
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Kevin Mitnick, the world's most famous (former) computer hacker, has been the subject of countless news and magazine articles, the idol of thousands of would-be hackers, and a one-time "most wanted" criminal of cyberspace, on the run from the bewildered Feds. Now a security consultant, he has spoken to audiences at conventions around the world, been on dozens of major national TV and radio shows,...more
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