Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker

by Kevin D. Mitnick

Book Overview

In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale). Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316037702
• ISBN13: 9780316037709
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

In-depth look at a genius ahead of his time.

This book is so well written, it almost explains to hacking that anyone can accomplish. It was amazing to hear Kevin's story from his perspective. Interesting to see him come full circle from villain to hero