The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view
of the low-tech threats to high-tech securityKevin Mitnick's
exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most
exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of
articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from
federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and
established himself as one of the most sought-after computer
security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the
world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old
adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief."Focusing on
the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick
explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the
world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on
rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to
crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of
successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just
how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are
to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from
the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he
explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have
been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent
of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick
offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering
hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals
that address the human element of security.
"...a fascinating read..." (ForTean Times, June 2004)
"...a lot of interesting cautionary tales..." (New Scientist, January 2004)
"...a fascinating read..." (ForTean Times, June 2004) "...a lot of interesting cautionary tales..." (New Scientist, January 2004)
KEVIN MITNICK gilt noch immer als einer der gefährlichsten Hacker der Welt. Als er bei einer ABC-Produktion einen Programmierer spielte, durfte er unter Aufsicht des FBI nur Computerattrappen benutzen, die garantiert stromfrei waren. Er ist derzeit Geschäftsführer einer Sicherheitsfirma. In zahlreichen Fernseh- und Radiosendungen wurde er zur Sicherheit von Computersystemen interviewt. Wegen seiner dreisten Einbrüche in fremde Computernetzwerke wurde er als Hacker weltberühmt und war fast fünf Jahre inhaftiert. Seine beiden Bücher Die Kunst der Täuschung und Die Kunst des Einbruchs sind Bestseller. Mitnick lebt in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Inhaltsangabe
Foreword.
Preface.
Introduction.
Part 1: Behind the Scenes.
Chapter 1: Security's Weakest Link.
Part 2: The Art of the Attacker.
Chapter 2: When Innocuous Information Isn't.
Chapter 3: The Direct Attack: Just Asking for It.
Chapter 4: Building Trust.
Chapter 5: "Let Me Help You".
Chapter 6: "Can You Help Me?".
Chapter 7: Phony Sites and Dangerous Attachments.
Chapter 8: Using Sympathy, Guilt, and Intimidation.
Chapter 9: The Reverse Sting.
Part 3: Intruder Alert.
Chapter 10: Entering the Premises.
Chapter 11: Combining Technology and Social Engineering.
Chapter 12: Attacks on the Entry-Level Employee.
Chapter 13: Clever Cons.
Chapter 14: Industrial Espionage.
Part 4: Raising the Bar.
Chapter 15: Information Security Awareness and Training.
Chapter 16: Recommended Corporate Information Security Policies.
