The Real Hackers' Handbook: Fourth Edition

Welcome to the world of the hacker. We are fascinated by their online exploits, from whizz-kid coders with something to prove to cyber-terrorists threatening to crash the economy. But what is the truth about these maverick programmers?

The Real Hackers' Handbook tells the true story of hacking from its beginnings in early '80s computer networks, through some of the legendary pioneers and their exploits, to the cutting-edge techniques used by hackers today. This concise and accessible handbook will tell you everything you need to know to help you safeguard yourself against black-hat hackers.