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Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Jon Erickson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Hacking is the art of creative problem solving, whether that means finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem or exploiting holes in sloppy programming. Many people call themselves hackers, but few have the strong technical foundation needed to really push the envelope.

Rather than merely showing how to run existing exploits, author Jon Erickson explains how arcane hacking techniques actually work. To share the art and science of hacking in a way that is accessible to everyone, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition introduces the fundamentals of C programming from a hacker's perspective.

Use it to follow along with the book's examples as you fill gaps in your knowledge and explore hacking techniques on your own. Get your hands dirty debugging code, overflowing buffers, hijacking network communications, bypassing protections, exploiting cryptographic weaknesses, and perhaps even inventing new exploits. This book will teach you how to:

Program computers using C, assembly language, and shell scripts

Corrupt system memory to run arbitrary code using buffer overflows and format strings

Inspect processor registers and system memory with a debugger to gain a real understanding of what is happening

Outsmart common security measures like nonexecutable stacks and intrusion detection systems

Gain access to a remote server using port-binding or connect-back shellcode, and alter a server's logging behavior to hide your presence

Redirect network traffic, conceal open ports, and hijack TCP connections

Crack encrypted wireless traffic using the FMS attack, and speed up brute-force attacks using a password probability matrix

Hackers are always pushing the boundaries, investigating the unknown, and evolving their art. Even if you don't already know how to program, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition will give you a complete picture of programming, machine architecture, network communications, and existing hacking techniques. Combine this knowledge with the accompanying Linux environment, and all you need is your own creativity.

From the Publisher

'A Rare Find'

"A book this good is a rare find, and certainly worth the read for any individual interested in security. Rating: 9/10"

—Slashdot

'Highly Accessible'

"Like all good books, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition encourages you to get your hands dirty. Each chapter focuses on a series of examples with finely worded guidance from Erickson. It's not a beast of a read either; it is highly accessible with an emphasis on allowing practice of the examples rather than drowning the reader in hacking theory."

—The Register

'A Security Professional's Paradise'

"A security professional's paradise, burrowing down to the code level of dozens of different loopholes and explaining the underlying logic behind the attacks."

—GeekDad on Wired.com

About the Author

Jon Erickson has a formal education in computer science and has been hacking and programming since he was five years old. He speaks at computer security conferences and trains security teams around the world. Currently, he works as a vulnerability researcher and security specialist in Northern California.

About the Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A book this good is a rare find, and certainly worth the read for any individual interested in security. Rating: 9/10"
—Slashdot

"We can surely say that this book is one of the essential hacking books of all time."
—Hackerzzz

"This book does a great job of covering C programming, assembly programming, vulnerability discovery, and exploitation all in one. If you are going to read only one book, start here."
—Dino Dai Zovi

"Anyone can read this book to get a good understanding of how network hacking was started . . . if you want to know early 20’s hacking theories, this book is for you!"
—Mic Johnson, Latest Hacking News, "Five Best Hacking Books That Are Still Relevant in 2021"

"Like all good books, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition encourages you to get your hands dirty. Each chapter focuses on a series of examples with finely worded guidance from Erickson. It's not a beast of a read either; it is highly accessible with an emphasis on allowing practice of the examples rather than drowning the reader in hacking theory."
—The Register

"With especially clear coverage of heap and stack overflows, this book not only explains what's involved in hacking, but walks readers through common tools and techniques."
—InformIT

"A security professional's paradise, burrowing down to the code level of dozens of different loopholes and explaining the underlying logic behind the attacks."
—GeekDad on Wired.com

"This is a good book. It does a great job of first establishing the mindset of a hacker and then walking the reader step by step through the various techniques of finding interesting ways to solve problems. This in itself is what the author claims is the defining characteristic of a hacker, and I agree."
—;login: The USENIX Magazine

"This book will take any programmer well beyond the usual programming techniques covered in conventional programming books."
—Electronic Design

"Those whose jobs are to protect computer systems and applications must understand these flaws and techniques in order to fix, prevent and protect against them. This does not only apply to computing, but to any other field where a 'bad guy' can take advantage of a system for their own selfish reasons. Once knowledge has been released, it becomes very difficult to put it back in its box. This book is just knowledge wrapped in a different package. We recommend you strongly consider this title if you would like to enter this field or add to your repertoire."
—Gizmos for Geeks

"Jon Erickson has completed the second edition of his seminal work, Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, adding a significant amount of text to the original work. In doing so, he has created a work that will quickly become a "go-to" guide for anyone wanting to learn hacking, or who wants to understand the hacking mindset."
—Blogcritics.org

"Personally, this is a book I am extremely glad to own. I see it as a powerful tool in the arsenal of both sysadmins and developers alike in guarding their applications and systems from these attacks, as well as understanding what to look for, how they can happen, and the mindset of those trying them out."
—Cory Foy, software developer

"This fantastic little book - actually not so little anymore at 488 pages - is a real gem for the serious code geek, or those in search of their inner code geek."
—The IT Security Guy

"I now recommend this book for the Exploitation chapter alone. This chapter covers buffer and function overflows and the format string vulnerability. Buy the book and discover why strings should be formatted like this:
printf("%s", text);
and never like this:
printf(text);"
—Linux Pro Magazine

"Probably the most detailed, thorough, and lucid coverage of 'the fundamental techniques of serious hacking.'"
—Major Keary, Linux and Open Source SIG

"The most important book on a real hacker's library. . . . I like to think that this book resembles the Holy Grail of Hacking."
—Sudo Realm

"Hacking: The Art of Exploitation will cover everything you need to know, however this book is extremely technical and seriously in depth, definitely not for script kiddies. Starts simple and ramps up very fast. I give five stars and a (black) hat off."
—quotebot

About the Author

Jon Erickson has a formal education in computer science and speaks frequently at computer security conferences around the world. He works as a cryptologist and security specialist in Northern California.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004OEJN3I
Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2008
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 815 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1593273385
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #513,234 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #33 in Computer Hacking
- #96 in Online Safety & Piracy
- #127 in Network Security (Kindle Store)

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