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Hacking Exposed: Malware & Rootkits Secrets & Solutions

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While the first reviewer didn't like the emphasis on Rootkits as opposed to also including more info on Malware, there are already plenty of books concerning Malware in my opinion.
The delivery mechanism (Rootkits) seems to be less exposed and known about in the general public.

This book deals more with actually locating, and removing Rootkits (within reason) where as many of the recently published Rootkit guides deal more with implementation and structuring of Rootkits.
For the above average computer user as well as IT professional, I would highly recommend this book. It's not written in laymans terms but even someone who is an avid computer user could pick up many useful tips from this read. If you have any dreams of getting into the computer security field or if you do computer security on the side, this is an absolute must have for your library.
The newest generation of crackers and black hats are quickly moving to the Rootkit delivery system because of it's totally stealth characteristics and fast deployment system rendering todays AV and Anti-Malware programs virtually useless to protect the end user.

Personally I'd recommend everyone get or read this book since Rootkits ARE the wave of the future without a doubt.

Well, I am a "layperson" and found an abundance of interesting and informative material in this well written manual. A close relative works in the cyber security industry so I wanted to become conversant in the language and concepts of his day-to-day mission. Although some of the terms were "above my pay grade," I understood the material and learned far more than I ever have after reading online overviews of the same topics. I especially appreciated the chapters on anti-virus and host detections systems that explain the dynamic nature of the antivirus industry and ongoing programs designed to combat ever growing malicious threats. Our increasing dependence on computers dictate that we become more knowledgable about detecting malware, etc. This book certainly helped me undertand what I need to know and do to protect my computers!

This book is succinct, yet detailed. It addresses the real-time emerging threat of not only malware and rootkits, but the individuals behind the development and deployment of them. They do a very good job of discussing possible countermeasures in each chapter which focus on specific issues and offer the common sense solutions which and IT professional should have no problem implementing. A friend recommended this to me, and I am glad he did!

I am a layman when it comes to computers but did find the infomation useful to even me. Anyone who's career or job is dependent upon daily computer use should read this, it could become as asset to your next step up and advancement! Good reading!
Richard M

80% of the book was dedicated to rootkits. You would think that with a title of Malware & Rootkits, the delivery system for rootkits would get more emphasis. Two stars.