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Out of the Inner Circle Hardcover – April 1, 1985

by Bill Landreth (Author)

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Describes how a teenage computer user broke into corporate and government computer systems and offers advice on improving the security of computer systems

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230 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Microsoft Press
Publication date

April 1, 1985
ISBN-10

0914845454
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978-0914845454
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Arrived damaged

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022

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I'm pretty bummed out about my book being wrecked. It looks like poor/cheap packaging practices were probably to blame for the condition. I still recommend reading it though it's a classic!

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Alberto S. Lopez

What it was like to be a 'Hacker' in the hey-days of the movie War Games, dial-up modems and BBS's in the mid 1980's.

Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015

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I bough this book 30 years ago when it was first released and I remember it quite fondly. I re-purchased it recently to re-read (alas, it's not available on Kindle) and it still stands up. Good story about what it was like to be a 'Hacker/Cracker' in the glory hey-days of dial=up modems, Bulletin Board Systems and the movie War Games in the mid 1980's. Ah, those were the days. :=)

Highly recommended.

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Read this for your own defense

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2013

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This was one of the first computer books I read, years ago. Very informative, scary, and insightful. It becomes painfully obvious that humans are the weak link in cyber security. Although it is somewhat historical (and appears out-of-date) on first brief exposure, most of the methods used to break into private networks still apply. Kids, teens and adults should read this before they are allowed to go online with your computer or use your network.

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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013

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Well...
I didn't realize that I hadn't rated this book, so about 3 years later...
This was a MUST read for security class and it was well worth what I paid for it.

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100% Pure Garbage

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2012

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The binding was torn, the writing was that of an 8th grade college prep class, and the content was out of whack. All-in-all don't waste the $4.00 shipping on this coffee table weight. If I could, I'd give it "No" Stars.

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the 'cracker's dad tells all

Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2005

as bill landreth's father--from 'trs-80' to his 'franklin ace', i may assure anyone that he was the core of the 'inner-circle', no second place. i paid his 4-digit phone bills, was present as the FBI scoured a mansion for evidence--his group easily hacked the CIA, Nasa, NSA, Norad and any operative Big mainframes--they did no damage, and simply sought knowledge. confined for 90 days, he was released swiftly after scrutiny that revealed an IQ of 183, and no criminal intent. his book may now be'dated', but look a those acquiring it--a good 'security' primer still.

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More fiction than fact?

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2000

While this book was an interesting read when it first came out in 1985 it has dated considerably. It was written around the time when the media was getting interested in hacking and there were a few high-profile cases. Lots of people were coming forward and admitting they were "ex-hackers" and were trying to cash in on the public interest. My copy of this book even has the typical photo of the author with a black box over his eyes!

The Phrack Inc. newsletter had this to say about the author, Bill Landreth: "The book was definitely more fiction than fact as it tried to make everyone believe that not only did The Cracker form the Inner Circle, but that it was the first group ever created. However, for starters, The Cracker was a second-rate member of Inner Circle II. The publicity from the book may have served to bring him some dollars, but it ultimately focused more negative attention on the community adding to an already intense situation."

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