Complete Hackers Handbook PB [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Dr K. (Author) "Welcome to the revised and updated edition of A Complete Hacker's Handbook, dedicated to the endlessly fascinating exploration of computers, networks, phones and technology that..." (more)
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Product Description
Dr. K takes hacking from its beginning in the computer networks of the early 80's to the increasingly complex hacking of the 21st century.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Carlton Books LTD.; Revised and Updated ed. edition (November 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842227246
• ISBN-13: 978-1842227244
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #407,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Complete Handbook of Known Information, November 22, 2002

By A Customer

Although this book is informative for someone new to computer security, it tells no new tales for someone who already knows something about computer security.

Almost all the other books have the same information presented here; some of the other books even present the information better. This is NOT a hacker's guide. This is NOT a manual for computer security professionals. This is a book written to earn the author some quick bucks.

The author may very well be knowledgeable, but that knowledge was not presented here in the book.

For a good security book, look elsewhere.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars a waste of money and time, February 4, 2003

By	PAUL SEVINC (Zürich) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While the author seems to know a lot about many of the topics he writes about, he, alas, does not know how to write well about them. Therefore, this book is neither of interest to bad guys (crackers) nor to good guys.

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Listen to Those Who Gave This 1 Star!, March 16, 2008

By	Cameron Lanni (Placerville, Ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although it is true that some of the information included in this book is fairly basic and common-knowledge - that's what a lot of people need. This is a MUST READ for any up and coming hacker and should even be read by more advanced hackers - whether black or white hat. It also has information that is good to have on hand - such as a chapter on "The Hacker's Toolbox" which covers all the basic tools that any hackers need. It can be hard to find a list of all the types of software and names of the programs themselves, all in one place. So this is a convenience. Buy this book!