Hacker Attack [With CDROM]

by Richard Mansfield

Providing information on how to identify, avoid and eradicate computer viruses, this text goes on to explain how to protect data with professional encryption techniques. The CD contains a demo of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0782128300
• ISBN13: 9780782128307
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Sybex
• Length: 293 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.6" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

All around a great Book for beginners

Now When I read this I was just a beginner, Now I'm a Upper novice at best.All around it gives useful information to those of us that aren't computer techs, and certainly wouldn't know a MB from a KB.Its easy to read. As well as easy to remember.I recommend this book to many many people for the simple fact its Just that good.

Easy to Read and Understand

Unlike the other security books I tried to read, this one is easy to understand. It doesn't get mired in details that I don't care about. The information is practical and easy to follow. The author takes his time explaining security essentials. If you have a home network or just want to make you workstation more secure, this book is essential reading.

Required Security Reading for Novices Everywhere

Sure the cover is cute, but the information inside is essential for the novice reader. I found this book extremely easy to read, a real plus in a world filled with jargon. The topics are clearly explained and presents a wealth of useful techniques and tips. Nothing is presented as difficult or hard to do--Richard does a great job of instilling self confidence while ensuring the reader knows all of the tasks that need to be performed to ensure a safe environment.This book isn't for the network administrator--it's for the home or small business user who all too often gets ignored by the media. So, no, you aren't going to find advanced techniques here or a wealth of philosophical discussions about the mundane issues of security for Corporate America. What you will get is good security information presented in a manner that anyone can understand.Some of the information presented might be common sense for an experience user, but these facts might not be obvious to the audience of this book. In addition, the book contains a wealth of not so obvious aids like figuring out just how vulnerable your system is using easy to understand techniques. That's why this book is so important for the novice--it covers both the obvious and the non-obvious aspects of securing your machine in a hostile Internet environment.This book also contains many useful URLs, some of which I didn't know know about. Even if you don't agree with everything Richard has to say and you know some of the common sense information he provides, this book still pays for itself with the basic security information it provides. Overall, this book provides an inexpensive way to find and fix security holes on your system, making it a must have purchase.

Learn About Crackers the Friendly Way

This book is more about a philosophy of security, than techniques to do it, even though it does contain elements of both. Reading this book will help you understand how a cracker thinks, which helps you avoid cracker attacks. I feel better prepared to handle cracker attacks because of this book. I know that I'll be able to spot them easier and may even experience fewer break-ins because I'm using better security.The part I like most about this book is that it helps you learn how to block crackers in the first place, detect when and if they do break in, and do something once you detect them. It also takes some of the scare tactics you read about in the press and throws them out the window. I felt more secure after reading the book because it dispelled some of the common myths floating around.

This book is for beginners

This book is a good tool for anyone looking into computer security at a home level use. Not intented for experts in the field, this book provides an excellent introduction to computer security, encryption, firewall, privacy and virus protection. This is a must read for anyone who doesn't have a good understanding of the internet.