Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker
Aug 2011 · Sold by Little, Brown
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In this "intriguing, insightful and extremely educational" novel, the world's most famous hacker teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data (Frank W. Abagnale).
Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. As the FBI's net finally began to tighten, Mitnick went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated game of hide-and-seek that escalated through false identities, a host of cities, and plenty of close shaves, to an ultimate showdown with the Feds, who would stop at nothing to bring him down.
Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escapes -- and a portrait of a visionary who forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, and forced companies to rethink the way they protect their most sensitive information.
"Mitnick manages to make breaking computer code sound as action-packed as robbing a bank." -- NPR
Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies -- and no matter how fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. As the FBI's net finally began to tighten, Mitnick went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated game of hide-and-seek that escalated through false identities, a host of cities, and plenty of close shaves, to an ultimate showdown with the Feds, who would stop at nothing to bring him down.
Ghost in the Wires is a thrilling true story of intrigue, suspense, and unbelievable escapes -- and a portrait of a visionary who forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, and forced companies to rethink the way they protect their most sensitive information.
"Mitnick manages to make breaking computer code sound as action-packed as robbing a bank." -- NPR
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4.5
348 reviews
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March 13, 2012
This is the BEST book I have ever read. It is fast paced, intriguing, technical, funny, one of a kind. I came away with 2 emotions. One) as an engineer I admired and was amazed at the things Kevin did, especially at the time he did it. He gives specific details that most people would forget. In a way he is a HERO to a technical person. He was so good at what he did he would have never been caught if he had not been turned in by his best friend and ex wife. 2) As a taxpayer i am appalled at the things he did, for so long without getting caught. He has cost everyone in america a fortune in FBI and police salaries, and the industry costs that the companies he targeted passed on to the consumer. You will not be disappointed in buying this book.
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A VERY READABLE BOOK. ALTHOUGH HAVING SOME COMPUTER LINGO,+ ALSO HAVING SOME CODES AT THE START OF EVERY CHAPTER,IT IS VERY READABLE. MITNICK'S WRITING IS USUALLY EASY TO UNDERSTAND(EXCEPT THE COMPUTERESE),+THE READER GETS CAUGHT UP IN THE DRAMA OF HIS LIFE,+IT IS RIVETING ALL THE WAY THROUGH.
Peter Byrne
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March 11, 2013
Lost me at the first 'f' word. It was a very 'average' read up to that point anyway, so don't think I missed much. I would not recommend this to anyone.
About the author
Kevin Mitnick has been the subject of countless profiles published and broadcast throughout the world. Mitnick's leading penetration-testing team is highly respected and sought after for its security services by the world's top corporations and governments. The company he founded, Mitnick Security Consulting LLC, has clients that include dozens from the Fortune 500 and many nations across the globe. Mitnick is the bestselling author of The Art of Invisibility, Ghost in the Wires, The Art of Intrusion, and The Art of Deception. He lives in Las Vegas and travels the world as the top keynote speaker on cybersecurity.
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