The Unofficial Guide to Ethical Hacking

"The Unofficial Guide to Ethical Hacking, Second Edition" is a must-read for any reader interested in learning how a computer system is hacked and how to protect from future attacks. Written for the beginner-level computer user the book contains 70% updated material from the best-selling first edition. All aspects of computer security, including the nature of file encryptions, firewalls, and viruses, are explored in an easy-to-understand and approachable manner. Learn how to recognize the “unethical hacker.” Clear, step-by-step instructions detail how to perform the various hacking techniques discussed and a companion web site features scripts, programming code, tools, and more.

Ankit Fadia is an independent computer security consultant based in Silicon Valley. He has authored several internationally best-selling books on numerous topics related to computer security, and he is a widely recognized computer security guru and cyberterrorism expert. Fadia provides customized cybersecurity training and consulting solutions to major clients all across North America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. He is also regularly invited by BBC Radio World News to share the latest updates on virus outbreaks, loopholes, and cybercrime trends. Recently, Fadia started his own computer security consulting and mobile phone solutions company based in Malaysia, with operations all across the Asian Pacific region.