Computer Hacking: Detection and Protection

A reference to computer security which covers hacking and fraudulent computer use, advising on how to protect computer systems against hackers, and describing the more familiar hacking methods used to gain entry into a system.

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Although slighty old now, it's still good as a reference, and it isn't packed with http:// links like most books.

I also like the interview with a ahcker, although short, but to the point, was entertaining! I would love to see this book updated with new things, yet keep the style of the book. It was easy to read and gave me great advice on to where to go to next for ideas.

If you want to start somewhere, begin here.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

The best introduction to computer securityDec 03, 1998

Forget all these books with http links in them and very little content. This book will always be helpful. It's a book that details specific of computer security. The book introduces the basic aspeccts of computer security, without bending the mind of the reader!

I liked how the details were presented and how THIS book included UK phone phreaking.

I wait for a new edition from Malik and the other contributors to this book. I am sure a new edition would blow away the other "http" link books by far.

3 of 4 found the following review helpful:

A Collection of outdated FAQsJun 05, 2001
By D McNicholl "n6dave"
This is the worst book on security I have seen in a long time. The information on hacking and phreaking has been put together by cut and pasting from the net. I'm certain this book didn't have a technical editor, if it did, it wouldn't have been published.

None of the information here could help you break into or secure a machine that has been turned on in the last 10 years.

Save your money, buy another book. My guess is the former reviewers are about 12 years old.

K-radOct 12, 2000

I just could not believe the content of this book. It blows you aware to think that Imtiaz Malik and Richard Scott published the underground material. I especially liked the BT hacking and the phone tricks that they describe. By all means they gave the areana a book that has exploded a new generation of exploit books. Currently, it's material is a little old, though it;s guiding priniciples are up there. May be a few demo exploits would be nice. I hear they are to release a new book, can;t wait.

BTW - Looking at the contributors, it seems a lot of people helped but this book together, well done to everyone.

I met with the authors at a book signing at Access All Areas II, and they quite a laugh too. I'm just glad that my book was signed by them!!!

Get it before it vanishes like the old Hugo Cornwall books!