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Many titles help network administrators repel hackers and network attacks (see Computer Media, LJ 3/1/03, LJ 8/03). This updated edition of Steal, however, assists home users in conquering their own vulnerabilities (both external and sellimposed), while providing background and insight into the computing underworld.
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*Wang, Wallace. Steal This Computer Book 3: What They Won't Tell You About the Internet. No Starch. 2003. 359p. ISBN 1-S9327000-3. pap. $24.95.
Many titles help network administrators repel hackers and network attacks (see Computer Media, LJ 3/1/03, LJ 8/03). This updated edition of Steal, however, assists home users in conquering their own vulnerabilities (both external and sellimposed), while providing background and insight into the computing underworld. Discussion ranges from Internet filtering to protecting personal data, veering between philosophy and hands-on strategies. The result: an odd but fascinating compendium of resources, recommendations, and philosophical musings. Appendixes include recommendations of defensive software, an annotated list of hacker tools, a history of phreaking (a form of eavesdropping), and a glossary. Highly recommended for larger libraries.
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