Steal This Computer Book 3: What They Don't Tell You About the Internet by Wally Wang
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- ISBN: 1593270003
- Publisher: No Starch Press San Francisco, CA
- Pub. Date: May 2003
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This worldwide bestseller, with over 150,000 copies sold of previous editions, is a great crossover title that appeals to both readers with computer security experience and those new to the topic. The included CDROM has over 300 programs.
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This worldwide bestseller, with over 150,000 copies sold of previous editions, is a great crossover title that appeals to both readers with computer security experience and those new to the topic. The included CDROM has over 300 programs.
Library Journal
Many titles help network administrators repel hackers and network attacks (see Computer Media, LJ 3/1/03, LJ 8/03). This updated edition of Steal, however, assists home users in conquering their own vulnerabilities (both external and self-imposed), while providing background and insight into the computing underworld. Discussion ranges from Internet filtering to protecting personal data, veering between philosophy and hands-on strategies. The result: an odd but fascinating compendium of resources, recommendations, and philosophical musings. Appendixes include recommendations of defensive software, an annotated list of hacker tools, a history of phreaking (a form of eavesdropping), and a glossary. Highly recommended for larger libraries. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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About the Author Wallace Wang is the author or coauthor of more than a dozen computer books, including Microsoft(R) Office 2000 For Windows(R) For Dummies(R), More Microsoft(R) Office 97 For Windows(R) For Dummies(R), Beginning Programming For Dummies(R), and Visual Basic(R) 6 For Dummies(R). He writes regularly for Boardwatch and The Net magazines.
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Steal This Computer Book 3: What They Don't Tell You About the Internetby Anonymous
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06/01/2004: A good book, gets you thinking. Most people are too comfortable on the internet, it is when you are too comfortable that you are most vulnerable. Author is also good about touching on the subject of 'hacking' most people do not realize not every person capable of being a hacker is bad. Bottom line, you can learn something from everyone, be careful about where you get your information, expecially if it is free. This book does a good job describing in plain language the risks that are lurking on the internet.
Steal This Computer Book 3: What They Don't Tell You About the Internetby Anonymous
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01/14/2004: I read Wallace Wang?s Programming for Dummies and bought this book. Because of the title, I thought it would be trashy or an imitation of the old Yippe Steal This Book. On the contrary, it is quite different. The book contains five main sections, covering three main themes: information, Internet scams and threats, and protection. Like his other books, this is well written and easy to read. It is not a ?how to? book for either hacking or creating impregnable systems. The book is an objective treatise on exploring cyberspace, an explanation of what sometimes occurs, and a guide to intelligent utilization of resources. Most of all, Mr. Wang opens the door to opening your mind.
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