Overview
"A new edition of the bestselling guide-now updated to cover the latest hacks and how to prevent them!" "It's bad enough when a hack occurs-stealing identities, bank accounts, and personal information. But when the hack could have been prevented by taking basic security measures-like the ones described in this book-somehow that makes a bad situation even worse. This beginner guide to hacking examines some of the best security measures that exist and has been updated to cover the latest hacks for Windows 7 and the newest version of Linux." "Offering increased coverage of Web application hacks, database hacks, VoIP hacks, and mobile computing hacks, this guide addresses a wide range of vulnerabilities and how to identify and prevent them. Plus, you'll examine why ethical hacking is oftentimes the only way to find security flaws, which can then prevent any future malicious attacks." Hacking For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to put all the necessary security measures in place so that you avoid becoming a victim of malicious hacking.
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewIf you're not hacking your systems, rest assured: Someone else is. If you want your computers and networks to be more secure, you'll either have to find, pay, and trust a consultant -- or learn some basic hacking, and do it yourself. But most hacking books are written for...well, not you. What you need is this: a For Dummies book on hacking.
Finally, a book for not-especially-technical folks who want to know how vulnerable their systems really are. Can your people be tricked out of their passwords? Is your server physically safe? Can someone sit in your parking lot and read your wireless LAN traffic? Are your email systems protected? What about your web site? Kevin Beaver walks you through simple attacks you can perform. And if the results scare you, Beaver explains what to do about it. Step by step, in friendly, For Dummies English.Bill Camarda, from the December 2006 Read Only