Everything You Need to Know About the Dangers of Computer Hacking (Need to Know Library) [Library Binding]

John Knittel (Author), Michael Soto (Author)

Book Description

Series: Need to Know Library | Publication Date: January 2000

Explains what computer hacking is, who does it, and how dangerous it can be.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9-Knittel and Soto define the term "hacking" and detail the work of "good hackers" or "white hats," people they usually refer to as computer experts, and those who are "crackers" or "black hats," individuals who illegally break into other people's computers. The authors use real-life examples of hackers who have been caught and punished for breaking the law. They give examples of good hackers as well, such as Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, and Steve Jobs. The book offers a thorough history of hacking, beginning with "phreaking" over phone lines and the movie War Games. It examines the social and economic repercussions of damaging high-level computers and addresses breaches in military security. The authors encourage readers to become good hackers. They give advice regarding how and where to learn more about computers and programming. Average-quality, black-and-white photos appear throughout.
Yapha Nussbaum Mason, Brentwood Lower School, Los Angeles
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

The authors make the fundamental distinction between a hacker, a "person who uses his or her skills to find new and innovative solutions to computer problems," and a cracker, a "person who illegally breaks into people's computers." The book discusses both beneficial and malicious computer actions and encourages readers interested in computers to study computer programming and security through recommended books and Web sites. Discussions include the history of computer hacking, psychological profiles of crackers, legal issues, cases of people convicted of computer crimes, and ways to practice "safe hacking." Though the text makes interesting reading, the book has a lackluster format, with black-and-white and color photos of indifferent quality. This competently written volume from the Everything You Need to Know About series may fill a gap in library collections. Carolyn Phelan

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 63 pages
• Publisher: Rosen Pub Group; 1st edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823930343
• ISBN-13: 978-0823930340
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,368,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing you need to know about the dangers of ....etc., March 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Everything You Need to Know About the Dangers of Computer Hacking (Need to Know Library) (Library Binding)

Less than 60 pages of big-type and useless photos. You can read this book in less than 10 minutes. This information is contained in probably thousands of web sites. Total waste of time and money. I was scammed (my fault not Amazon's), but I'm getting my money back - don't spend yours.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book, July 31, 2000

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Daniel Haute (Ithica, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everything You Need to Know About the Dangers of Computer Hacking (Need to Know Library) (Library Binding)

The book is to-the-point, it answered some of the questions that I had, it is a quick read for an adult. I recommend it for children.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a great teaching tool..., April 7, 2000

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Leigh Peterson (Hunter Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Everything You Need to Know About the Dangers of Computer Hacking (Need to Know Library) (Library Binding)

This book is an excellent guide for my students. It explains many complex subjects in an simple manner. This book will stay a fundamental part of my schedule. I strongly recommend it for 4-6th graders, it provides a reference while keeping reading interesting. Way above any other book on this subject for this grade level. If you are unhappy with it, you are probably too old to be reading it in the first place.