The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (829 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316380520 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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He lives in Las Vegas and travels the world as the top keynote speaker on cybersecurity. Kevin Mitnick has been the subject of countless profiles published and broadcast throughout the world. 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 bestse
Kevin's book is the must read in this new world."Steve Wozniak, cofounder, Apple Inc."The FBI's most-wanted hacker."Wired"Who better than Mitnick -- internationally wanted hacker turned Fortune 500 security consultant -- to teach you how to keep your data safe from spear phishing, computer worms, and Fancy Bears?"Esquire"Offers a sobering reminder of how our raw data -- from email, cars, home Wi-Fi networks and so on -- makes us vulnerable."Amy Webb, New York Times Book Review"Mitnick's new book aims to help everyone -- from the every
Trust Me: Even You Are Not Invisible. At Least Not Yet. Bassocantor THE ART OF INVISIBILITY is a little bit scary. The authors, Kevin Mitnick and Robert Vamosi, document the myriads of ways that others can spy on our activities. You might think no one knows what you are doing, but you are wrong: "Each and every one of us is being watched." If you carry a cell phone, "You are being surveilled."Mitnick tells the story of how the famous John McAfee, on the lam, was found supposedly by coordinates listed in the meta data of a photo posted online. The authors snicker,. A Must Read for Anyone Living in our Digital Age K.B. This is a very informative book. While I'm not looking to go underground or off- grid, I will be making changes to protect my privacy online. I was outraged by the decision made by our country's legislators to allow Internet providers to disclose and sell the online browsing histories of their customers, which could affect prospective jobs and insurance. For example, if you or your child have a health issue or disability, and you search the Internet for information, a prospective employer who has. "Worth reading if you're not a computer wiz and have questions about online security." according to rhr. I have concerns about internet privacy (especially as the laws are changing) so I've been been reading a lot of information from many sources. This book was informative and entertaining. The author's first hand account of his life as a hacker and how we can protect ourselves from the likes of him was an eye opener. It convinced me that I do need to be more aware of how vulnerable we are every time we go online. After reading the book I stepped up my personal on line security. Mitnick's favorite (
Be online without leaving a trace.Your every step online is being tracked and stored, and your identity literally stolen. Invisibility isn't just for superheroes--privacy is a power you deserve and need in the age of Big Brother and Big Data. Reading this book, you will learn everything from password protection and smart Wi-Fi usage to advanced techniques designed to maximize your anonymity. Big companies and big governments want to know and exploit what you do, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand. Kevin Mitnick knows exactly how vulnerabilities can be exploited and just what to do to prevent that from happening. . The world's most famous--and formerly the US government's most wanted--computer hacker, he has hacked into some of the country's most powerful and seemingly impenetrable agencies and companies, and at one point was on a three-year run from the FBI. In this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick uses true-life stories to show exactly what is happening without your knowledge, teaching you "the ar