'Puoi anche non avere niente da nascondere, amico mio, ma di certo hai un sacco di cose da proteggere.' (dalla Prefazione di Mikko Hypponen). In Rete la privacy sembra essere un lusso per pochi: ogni passo viene tracciato, ogni azione osservata e registrata mentre grandi aziende e governi vogliono acquisire e sfruttare i dati degli utenti. In questo libro Kevin Mitnick svela ciò che accade dietro le quinte, all'insaputa degli utenti, e insegna trucchi, tecniche e strategie per aumentare la propria sicurezza e tutelare la propria privacy. Si va dal creare password inviolabili al riconoscere mail infette e phishing, dell'utilizzare in maniera consapevole Wi-Fi pubblici al fortificare i punti di accesso al proprio computer. Una lettura pratica e formativa, ricca di sorprendenti esempi reali e soluzioni efficaci, perfetta per apprendere l'arte dell'invisibilità nell'epoca in cui Internet e i social media sono l'occhio del Grande Fratello, e la nostra vista cibo per i big data.

THE ART OF INVISIBILITY - MITNICK KEVIN - Time Warner

When a new form of the computer virus created by the CIA and Mossad is countered by an insidious Trojan Horse virus developed by China's Cyber Warfare Center, cybersecurity analysts Jeff Aiken and Daryl Haugen are caught in the middle of a political uprising that threatens both of their lives. By the author of Zero Day.

Quando i computer non erano ancora in tutte le case e in tutte le tasche, la rete muoveva i primi passi e ben pochi sapevano cosa fosse un hacker, Kevin D. Mitnick era nella lista dei criminali più ricercati dall'Fbi, ma non aveva mai usato un'arma, non aveva ucciso nessuno, non aveva rubato: era semplicemente il più bravo del mondo a intrufolarsi nei sistemi informatici più protetti del pianeta. Per anni Mitnick ha vissuto un'esistenza al limite, braccato da polizia e servizi segreti, continuamente alla ricerca di una sfida più eccitante e pericolosa della precedente, inventando sistemi sempre più ingegnosi per eludere le protezioni dei sistemi informatici più inviolabili e intanto riuscire a sfuggire alla cattura nel mondo reale. In questo libro, che è la sua autobiografia, Mitnick racconta le sue innumerevoli avventure, fuori e dentro la rete: quelle di un artista della truffa, capace di ingannare uomini e macchine con la stessa bravura, ma anche quelle di un precursore e di un visionario, il primo a riconoscere nell'hacking una strada alternativa per la comprensione del mondo digitale. Prefazione di Steve Wozniak.

Mitnick offre con questo libro un sequel al suo libro 'L'arte dell'inganno', questa volta intervistando una serie di gruppi hacker che hanno messo in atto alcune delle intrusioni più incredibili degli ultimi anni. Ogni capitolo (dieci in totale) si apre con una 'computer crime story' che si legge come un romanzo. Certo, è sicuramente sconcertante capire quanto sia vulnerabile il proprio conto in banca o vedere all'opera un gruppo di hacker innamorati del gioco d'azzardo che in pochi minuti fanno man bassa alle slot machine. Come nell''Arte dell'inganno', nel raccontare queste storie Mitnick illustra minuziosamente i passi tecnici utilizzati nel mettere a segno i diversi colpi. Un libro che si legge con facilità e che, al contempo, ci proietta nel mondo della sicurezza, l'altra faccia della dimensione informatica in cui Mitnick è da tempo impegnato come uno dei maggiori esperti mondiali.

Il celebre pirata informatico spiega tutte le tecniche di 'social engineering' che gli hanno permesso di violare sistemi di sicurezza ritenuti invulnerabili. Descrive le strategie impiegate dagli hacker, dagli agenti dello spionaggio industriale e dai criminali comuni per penetrare nelle reti. Si tratta di tecniche dell''inganno', di espedienti per usare la buona fede, l'ingenuità o l'inesperienza delle persone che hanno accesso alle informazioni 'sensibili'; tecniche paragonabili alle strategie che Sun Tzu descriveva nel suo trattato sull'arte della guerra. Anche in questo caso, la manipolazione del 'fattore umano', la capacità di 'ricostruire' le intenzioni, la mentalità e il modo di pensare del nemico diventa lo strumento più micidiale. Introduzione di Steve Wozniak. Consulenza scientifica di Raoul Chiesa.

Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies--and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. He spent years skipping through cyberspace, always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable. But for Kevin, hacking wasn't just about technological feats-it was an old fashioned confidence game that required guile and deception to trick the unwitting out of valuable information.

Driven by a powerful urge to accomplish the impossible, Mitnick bypassed security systems and blazed into major organizations including Motorola, Sun Microsystems, and Pacific Bell. But as the FBI's net began to tighten, Kevin went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated cat and mouse game that led through false identities, a host of cities, plenty of close shaves, and 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 escape, and a portrait of a visionary whose creativity, skills, and persistence forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, inspiring ripples that brought permanent changes in the way people and companies protect their most sensitive information.

The world's most famous former computer hacker, now a security consultant, describes his life on the run from the FBI creating fake identities, finding jobs at a law firm and a hospital, and keeping tabs on his pursuers.

The world's most famous former computer hacker, now a security consultant, describes his life on the run from the FBI creating fake identities, finding jobs at a law firm and a hospital, and keeping tabs on his pursuers.

Kevin Mitnick was the most elusive computer break-in artist in history. He accessed computers and networks at the world's biggest companies--and however fast the authorities were, Mitnick was faster, sprinting through phone switches, computer systems, and cellular networks. He spent years skipping through cyberspace, always three steps ahead and labeled unstoppable. But for Kevin, hacking wasn't just about technological feats-it was an old fashioned confidence game that required guile and deception to trick the unwitting out of valuable information.

Driven by a powerful urge to accomplish the impossible, Mitnick bypassed security systems and blazed into major organizations including Motorola, Sun Microsystems, and Pacific Bell. But as the FBI's net began to tighten, Kevin went on the run, engaging in an increasingly sophisticated cat and mouse game that led through false identities, a host of cities, plenty of close shaves, and 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 escape, and a portrait of a visionary whose creativity, skills, and persistence forced the authorities to rethink the way they pursued him, inspiring ripples that brought permanent changes in the way people and companies protect their most sensitive information.

Mitnick offre con questo libro un sequel a 'L'arte dell'inganno', questa volta intervistando una serie di gruppi hacker che hanno messo in atto alcune delle intrusioni più incredibili degli ultimi anni. Ogni capitolo (dieci in totale) si apre con una 'computer crime story' che si legge come un romanzo. Certo, è sicuramente sconcertante capire quanto sia vulnerabile il proprio conto in banca o vedere all'opera un gruppo di hacker innamorati del gioco d'azzardo che in pochi minuti fanno man bassa delle slot machine. Nel raccontare queste storie, Mitnick illustra minuziosamente i passi tecnici utilizzati nel mettere a segno i diversi colpi.

Hacker extraordinaire Kevin Mitnick delivers the explosive encore to his bestselling The Art of Deception
Kevin Mitnick, the world's most celebrated hacker, now devotes his life to helping businesses and governments combat data thieves, cybervandals, and other malicious computer intruders. In his bestselling The Art of Deception, Mitnick presented fictionalized case studies that illustrated how savvy computer crackers use 'social engineering' to compromise even the most technically secure computer systems. Now, in his new book, Mitnick goes one step further, offering hair-raising stories of real-life computer break-ins-and showing how the victims could have prevented them. Mitnick's reputation within the hacker community gave him unique credibility with the perpetrators of these crimes, who freely shared their stories with him-and whose exploits Mitnick now reveals in detail for the first time, including:

• A group of friends who won nearly a million dollars in Las Vegas by reverse-engineering slot machines
• Two teenagers who were persuaded by terrorists to hack into the Lockheed Martin computer systems
• Two convicts who joined forces to become hackers inside a Texas prison
• A 'Robin Hood' hacker who penetrated the computer systems of many prominent companies-andthen told them how he gained access

With riveting 'you are there' descriptions of real computer break-ins, indispensable tips on countermeasures security professionals need to implement now, and Mitnick's own acerbic commentary on the crimes he describes, this book is sure to reach a wide audience-and attract the attention of both law enforcement agencies and the media.

Hacker extraordinaire Kevin Mitnick delivers the explosive encore to his bestselling The Art of Deception
Kevin Mitnick, the world's most celebrated hacker, now devotes his life to helping businesses and governments combat data thieves, cybervandals, and other malicious computer intruders. In his bestselling The Art of Deception, Mitnick presented fictionalized case studies that illustrated how savvy computer crackers use 'social engineering' to compromise even the most technically secure computer systems. Now, in his new book, Mitnick goes one step further, offering hair-raising stories of real-life computer break-ins-and showing how the victims could have prevented them. Mitnick's reputation within the hacker community gave him unique credibility with the perpetrators of these crimes, who freely shared their stories with him-and whose exploits Mitnick now reveals in detail for the first time, including:

• A group of friends who won nearly a million dollars in Las Vegas by reverse-engineering slot machines
• Two teenagers who were persuaded by terrorists to hack into the Lockheed Martin computer systems
• Two convicts who joined forces to become hackers inside a Texas prison
• A 'Robin Hood' hacker who penetrated the computer systems of many prominent companies-andthen told them how he gained access

With riveting 'you are there' descriptions of real computer break-ins, indispensable tips on countermeasures security professionals need to implement now, and Mitnick's own acerbic commentary on the crimes he describes, this book is sure to reach a wide audience-and attract the attention of both law enforcement agencies and the media.

The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security
Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, 'It takes a thief to catch a thief.'
Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.

Il celebre pirata informatico spiega tutte le tecniche di 'social engineering' che gli hanno permesso di violare sistemi di sicurezza ritenuti invulnerabili. Descrive le strategie impiegate dagli hacker, dagli agenti dello spionaggio industriale e dai criminali comuni per penetrare nelle reti. Si tratta di tecniche dell''inganno', di espedienti per usare la buona fede, l'ingenuità o l'inesperienza delle persone che hanno accesso alle informazioni 'sensibili'; tecniche paragonabili alle strategie che Sun Tzu descriveva nel suo trattato sull'arte della guerra. Anche in questo caso, la manipolazione del 'fattore umano', la capacità di 'ricostruire' le intenzioni, la mentalità e il modo di pensare del nemico diventa lo strumento più micidiale.

The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security
Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, 'It takes a thief to catch a thief.'
Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.