Hacking for Dummies (3rd Edition) [StarDiwa]

Hacking for Dummies by Kevin Beaver (3rd Edition)



Author: Kevin Beaver

Description:

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.
Explores the malicious hackers's mindset so that you can counteract or avoid attacks completely
Covers developing strategies for reporting vulnerabilities, managing security changes, and putting anti-hacking policies and procedures in place
Completely updated to examine the latest hacks to Windows 7 and the newest version of Linux
Explains ethical hacking and why it is essential
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.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Language: English

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