Practical hacking techniques and countermeasures

Practical Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures examines computer security from the hacker's perspective, demonstrating how a computer system can be successfully attacked and compromised. This book shows how an attack is conceptualized, formulated and performed. With the VMware® Workstation so...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spivey, Mark D.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL Auerbach Publications 2007
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Practical Hacking Techniques and Countermeasures examines computer security from the hacker's perspective, demonstrating how a computer system can be successfully attacked and compromised. This book shows how an attack is conceptualized, formulated and performed. With the VMware® Workstation software package available on the accompanying CD, it uses virtual computers to illustrate how an attack is executed, including the script, compilation, and results. It offers examples of attacks on Windows and Linux. It also covers such topics as footprinting, scanning, sniffing, passwords, and other atta
Physical Description:xii, 737 pages illustrations
ISBN:9781420013382