TANGLED WEB: Tales of Digital Crime from the Shadows of Cyberspace 1st Edition

by Richard Power (Author)

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With the intense growth of e-business, we hear about an increase in hacking and technology-based criminal incidents. Institutions such as Citibank and Ebay have faced intrusions that have cost them millions of dollars in damages. With the onset of these criminal attacks, there is an increase in demand for products and services that provide more information for people. Tangled Web: Tales of Digital Crime from the Shadows of Cyberspace portrays the shadow side of cyberspace by taking you into the lairs of hackers, crackers, researchers, private investigators, law enforcement agents and intelligence officers. The book covers what kinds of cyber-crimes are going to affect business on the Internet, their cost, how they are investigated, and the motivation of hackers and virus writers. Also covered are the problems faced by law enforcement, corporate cyber security professionals, and real-world examples of cyber crimes and lessons learned.

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Part true crime, part call to arms, Tangled Web: Tales of Digital Crime from the Shadows of Cyberspace looks over the firewall from both sides to examine the brave new crooks and their pursuers. Author Richard Power, editorial director of San Francisco's Computer Security Institute, is simultaneously engaging and shaky--a rare and lovely combination. Between interviews with hackers and security experts, Power plies the reader with numbers that suggest that the world's networks are swarming with money-sucking leeches, most of which are never even noticed, and certainly not caught. If his voice never quite becomes hysterical, it's to preserve his credibility; after all, Power's Institute needs a strong public awareness of cybercrime in order to stay in business.

This is not to say that Tangled Web is inaccurate or strongly biased. The author gives credit, where it is due, to law enforcement agencies and security consultants who have made some genuine progress in preventing crime and apprehending criminals. Fortunately, it's tough, as of yet, to commit violent crimes over a network, but the reader still will find reason to think twice before glossing over security procedures, even at home. Power provides example countermeasures for all desired levels of connection, value, and privacy; and, while some are out of reach of individuals and smaller businesses, others cost only a little time or convenience. As with health insurance, it's better to take care of it beforehand, and Tangled Web should inspire even the most confident reader to action. --Rob Lightner

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"A fascinating account of cybercrime that is packed with previously unpublished material about some of the biggest cases—a great read!" -- Dorothy Denning, Professor of Computer Science, Georgetown University

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Hardcover: 431 pages
Publisher: Que Corporation; 1st edition (September 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 078972443X
ISBN-13: 978-0789724434
Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.6 x 9.3 inches
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Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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Fascinating account of computer crime

ByHAL 9000on September 15, 2000

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Tangled Web is an excellent treatment of the kinds of crimes and the kinds of criminals that are popping up in cyberspace. Richard Power, an respected expert in computer security, combines descriptions of his own experiences with publicly-reported accounts of digital crimes into a fascinating tour of the dark side of cyberspace. He gives the reader the benefit of his years of research into the damage caused by computer crime; the book gives detailed, frightening statistics about the havoc computer criminals have already caused, along with well-grounded speculation about what kinds of damage we may see in the future.
The book contains chapters that deal with the different types of computer crime--hacking and cracking, viruses, identity theft, child pornography, sabotage, cybervandalism, corporate espionage and information warfare. In addition to describing specific cases involving the commission of these crimes, Power explains how law enforcement officers investigate the crimes and apprehend those who commit them. He includes a variety of "real world" sources, CERT advisories, excerpts from an affidavit submitted in support of a search warrant and even excerpts from a transcript generated by an FBI wiretap used in the Phonemasters investigation, which focused on hackers who were stealing and selling private information.
For those who want to know more, the book includes a lengthy set of appendices, which contain a variety of material, including federal laws and treaties dealing with digital crime. The appendices also list web sites and publications that provide additional information on the topics Power discusses.

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Entertaining, but not a textbook on information warfare

ByJ. G. Heiseron November 15, 2000

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There is very little original thinking or detailed analysis in "Tangled Web." It is a pastiche of sound bites from security experts who are associates of the author. Chapter 2 goes a bit beyond sound bites, but it is still a rehash of other sources, and anyone who is moderately well-read in infosec will find that they have already been over all of this ground.
In addition to the quotes and sound bites, the author makes extensive use of the CSI/FBI survey (Power is the inspiration and driving force behind it). This study was conducted within a self-selecting audience that was expected to ESTIMATE the cost and frequency of the attacks they believe their organization experienced. It may be the best information we have, but it does not really represent a scientifically rigorous survey that can be accepted as providing an accurate understanding of the true cost or extent of computer crime. It looks impressive, but it is also designed to support the common agenda of Power's organization (the Computer Security Institute), and the FBI. Certainly the material is not intended to discourage people from attending CSI workshops.
Besides the lack of rigor in the much-quoted survey, the constant exaggeration of the monetary cost of hack-attack damages is misleading. Power delves into the pseudo-scientific again by using 7 significant figures to report on estimated costs of hacking sprees. I'm no fan of Mitnick, but quoting the inflated loss estimates provided by his victims does not make them fact. I think highly of Marcus Ranum, but he's hardly a cost accountant, so I question using his financial estimates on how much a hack attack costs a victim. To be fair, Power does follow the Ranum interview with an interview of an experienced accountant, but the fact is that nobody has any idea what the cost of information security failures really is.
If you are familiar with the CSI newsletter, you'll recognize the author's hand in this book--lots of quick anecdotes about bad things happening to good people, but no analysis. The writing follows this same newsletter writing style. Short sentences. Really short paragraphs. I find this writing style distracting, but it is a matter of personal preference, and it matches the material. This is a book that is easy to read in short bursts, which will be advantageous if you don't have a lot of time to spend on this subject.
This is a good book for an executive or neophyte who wants to read a single book that helps them understand the current nature of Internet crime, provides them a quick exposure to some of the personalities and philosophies of some prominent infocrime fighters, and concludes with solid suggestions on what needs to be done. But if you want to be a specialist in information security, then you need to read books with greater depth than this one.
This is not a meaty tome, it contains no original ideas, and the reported cost of Internet attacks is not substantiated. However, it is a quick and interesting read if you are curious and only have time for a single book.

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Nothing New Here - Just FUD

Byturtlexon April 4, 2001

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FUD is known in the hacker world as "Fear, Uncertainty and Doom" - mostly it's used to refer to media reports on any hacker exploit. You've read the articles - some newbie hacker scripts his way into a server and the report just about gaurantees you that the next step is going to be a premature firing of nuclear weapons. Well, this book does little to quell that line of thinking. It's an interesting collection of stories, but little else. It plays too much on general mis-information and that's never good. I give it three stars only because it's got a lot of "history" in it regarding hacks and exploits...be warned though - the FUD is heavy and thick. Best Regards, turtlex.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

Great Summary...Too Long...Somewhat Outdated

I just finished reading Tangled Web by Richard Power. I thoroughly enjoyed most of it. He presents a very technical, a possibly boring subject in a very realistic and easy-to-read...Read more

Published on March 2, 2004 by Jacob and Kiki Hantla

Really good book to give a manager

This is a really good book to give a manager.
It tells stories of what happens when you don't do security right without getting too technical.

Published on September 2, 2003 by Eric Kent

Intriguing, Thought-Provoking, and Compelling!

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Published on February 11, 2002 by Jim Moran

Good resources but just okay......

This really is the "topic du jour" and it clearly is an important one, but like some of the other readers I found Schneier's book (Secrets & Lies) to be much more...Read more

Published on December 21, 2001 by Kindle Customer

A real eye opener on Digital weakness

Just amazing. This book and also the author acknowledges that there are more digital crimes happening every day then reported.Read more

Published on July 31, 2001

Tangled ... as in a plate of spagetti

True to its title, this book is something of a tangle of news stories about information security breaches back to the Morris Worm.Read more

Published on June 25, 2001 by gary.hinson@cccl.net

Read like a balance sheet

Richard Power does a wonderful job of name-dropping through the entire book. Instead of presenting the interesting stories of cybercrime, all you get are dry facts and figures...Read more

Published on June 7, 2001 by Stephen Gould

The best book of this year in Cyber Crimes

In the last ten years I was involved in Cyber Crimes Investigations in my country.Part of the years I was responsible of the Cyber Crimes Team in our National Police.Read more

Published on January 18, 2001 by Boaz Guttman , Advocate

The best book of this year

In the last ten years I was involved in Cyber Crimes Investigations in my country.Part of the years I was responsible of the Cyber Crimes Team in our National Police.Read more

Published on January 18, 2001 by Boaz Guttman , Advocate

A wake-up call to management who don�t appreciate infosec

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