Hacking For DummiesA new edition of the bestselling guide-now updated to cover the latest hacks and how to prevent them! It's bad enough when a hack occurs-stealing identities, bank accounts, and personal information. But when the hack could have been prevented by taking basic security measures-like the ones described in this book-somehow that makes a bad situation even worse. This beginner guide to hacking examines some of the best security measures that exist and has been updated to cover the latest hacks for Windows 7 and the newest version of Linux. Offering increased coverage of Web application hacks, database hacks, VoIP hacks, and mobile computing hacks, this guide addresses a wide range of vulnerabilities and how to identify and prevent them. Plus, you'll examine why ethical hacking is oftentimes the only way to find security flaws, which can then prevent any future malicious attacks.
Hacking For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to put all the necessary security measures in place so that you avoid becoming a victim of malicious hacking. |
Contents
Table ofContents | |
Building the Foundation for Ethical Hacking | |
Cracking the Hacker Mindset | |
Developing Your Ethical Hacking Plan | |
Hacking Methodology | |
Putting Ethical Hacking in Motion | |
Physical Security | |
Passwords | |
Wireless LANs | |
Vulnerable wireless workstations | |
Linux | |
Novell NetWare | |
Hacking Applications | |
Ethical Hacking Aftermath | |
Plugging Security Holes | |
The Part of Tens | |
Hacking the Network | |
Ten Deadly Mistakes | |