Computer Hacking: The Essential Hacking Guide For Beginners
by Matt Benton /
2015 / English / PDF
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Have you ever wanted to learn more about hacking? Have you wanted to understand the secrets of the hacking community, or understand some of the key techniques used by hackers? Have you wondered about the motivations of hackers, or been intrigued by how people are still targeted by hackers despite the increasing availability of computer security software? If so, then this book is right for you! Hacking is the act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system, and can include viewing or copying data, or even creating new data. Hacking is more than simply a pastime for those who are interested in technology, and more than simply an illegal activity used for personal gain and with malicious intent, although both of these motivations do make up much of hacking activity. In fact, hacking is its own subculture, and members of the community feel very strongly about their ideologies, techniques and social relationships in the computer underworld. As digital culture continues to grow, it seems that both ethical and unethical hacking will become more and more skilled and its impact evermore significant. This book provides an introduction to the key concepts, techniques and challenges of hacking and includes the following topics: What is hacking Hacking and the influence of cyberpunk The different types of hackers The role of computer security Hacking techniques
