Hackers. That elusive class of computer criminals who break into systems, release viruses, and deface Web sites, right? Wrong! While such computer criminals have helped shape the typical definition of a hacker, not all hackers are out to wreak havoc.

    There are ethical hackers who crack a system for the sheer challenge of doing so-not to cause damage or destruction. In fact, they often lend a hand to system administrators by notifying them of the loopholes in their systems.

    This book is much more than a guide to hacking. For anyone interested in finding out how your fail-safe system was cracked and how you can better protect yourself, this book is a must-read. It contains helpful resources that you can reference to better protect your system from becoming the victim of attacks.

    It also includes discussions on the nature of file encryption, firewalls, and viruses and shows how users can make their systems more secure.

Chapter 1 Hackers versus Crackers
Chapter 2 Hacking Windows
Chapter 3 Network Hacking
Chapter 4 Email Hacking
Chapter 5 Instant Messenger Hacking
Chapter 6 Web Hacking
Chapter 7 Input Validation Attacks
Chapter 8 Buffer Overflows
Chapter 9 Intellectual Property Theft
Chapter 10 Social Engineering Attacks

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About the Author

Ankit Fadia, is an independent Computer Security and Digital Intelligence Consultant and has definitive experience in the field of computers. He has not only authored several best-selling books on network security, he has also on several occasions delivered lectures on various topics to an audience comprised of international defense personnel, software professionals (52nd International Programme on Auditing Information Technology and HACK 2002, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), and college students (Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi College of Engineering, Banaras Hindu University, and so on). Ankit also gives regular consultation to both Indian and international intelligence agencies. Besides computers, Ankit loves listening to rock and Latino music, playing cricket, and travelling to exotic new places.