Steal This Computer Book: What They Won't Tell You about the Internet

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No matter how secure you think your computer is, it is still vulnerable to a variety of attacks that could steal your data or wreck your files. To help you protect yourself and your computer, this updated edition of Steal This Computer Book guides you through the attacks you face on the Internet and reveals the tricks hackers could be using on you right now.

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Overview

No matter how secure you think your computer is, it is still vulnerable to a variety of attacks that could steal your data or wreck your files. To help you protect yourself and your computer, this updated edition of Steal This Computer Book guides you through the attacks you face on the Internet and reveals the tricks hackers could be using on you right now.

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A book/CD-ROM package explaining how hackers write and spread computer viruses, how to crack into computers and steal software, how to fight back against spammers, and how to tell when your computer is being attacked and confront the attacker. The CD-ROM contains some 300 freeware, shareware, and trialware programs, including encryption tools, virus scanners, firewalls, and computer forensics tools. Wang is a regular contributor to . Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The second edition of this underground classic covers a variety of concerns for computer users; from ways in which the Internet can be used for mischievous and even dangerous ends to the latest on computer viruses, hacking, and subversive computer activities from span to harassment. A lively tone presents essential details.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781886411425
  • Publisher: No Starch Press San Francisco, CA
  • Publication date: 11/8/2000
  • Edition description: Second Edition
  • Edition number: 2
  • Pages: 468
  • Product dimensions: 7.04 (w) x 8.97 (h) x 1.32 (d)

Meet the Author

Best-selling computer book author Wallace Wang (The Book of Nero 6, Steal This File Sharing Book, both No Starch Press, and Visual Basic 6 for Dummies), is a former contributor to Boardwatch Magazine, where he wrote a monthly column called "Notes From the Underground." He is a successful stand-up comic who has appeared on A&E's "Evening at the Improv" and appears regularly at the Riviera Comedy Club in Las Vegas.

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Table of Contents

Part I: Information Overload
Chapter 1: Finding What You Need
Chapter 2: Alternate Sources of Information
Chapter 3: Censorship Online
Chapter 4: Pledging Allegiance: Hatred As Patriotism
Chapter 5: Where the Hackers Are
Part II: Games People Play
Chapter 6: Computing on a Shoestring
Chapter 7: Stalking People
Chapter 8: Con Games on the Internet
Part III: Games Hackers Play
Chapter 9: Phone Phreaking
Chapter 10: Harassing an Online Service
Chapter 11: Breaking and Entering
Part IV: Destructive Threats on the Internet
Chapter 12: Hacking Web Sites
Chapter 13: Viruses I: History and Symptoms
Chapter 14: Viruses II: Writing a Virus
Chapter 15: Computer Viruses III: Preventing and Curing a Computer Virus
Chapter 16: Trojan Horses I: Beware of Gifts
Part V: Protecting Yourself
Chapter 17: Waging War with Spam
Chapter 18: Computer Forensics Wiping out and Recovering Data
Chapter 19: Hiding Yourself with Encryption and Anonymity
Part VI: Appendices
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix B: A Hacker's Gallery
Appendix C: What's on the CD
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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 19, 2003

    odd printing error

    While I did enjoy reading what I could of the book, the printing company screwed up big time. I'm not sure how many copies are affected, but in mine pp. 229-276 are printed TWICE and and pp 277-324 are missing completely, like they were never there to begin with. I would have given it 5 stars if not for that problem. Other than that, I highly recomend it even though it is somewhat dated.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 7, 2003

    Great Book

    Good Book for newbs or any hackers. Really gets you hooked. Comes with a cool cd, but some stuff is out of date but you can still find newer versions on the net.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 8, 2003

    More Fluff than Stuff

    I'm sorry, but I couldn't recommend this book to anyone. It just contains to much, (while definetly well meant), fluff. There are pages and pages dedicated to exposing 'hate group' web pages. While I agree with the author's views on all matters covered, really, what is it doing here. Just a whole lot of information for the total beginner, like rip-off schemes. Too much coverage of same schemes used long before proliferation of internet users. About only 2 chapters worth of useful information, and some of that is either intentionally, or unintentionally 'lite' on content. Otherwise well written, and well intentioned, but mostly suitable for the most uninformed novice. Great CD though, full of goody's to play with, but you'll want to check for updates.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 25, 2002

    GET THIS BOOK

    This is just a book that was worth every cent. The amount of info in this book is a steal. Everyone should buy this book, technical or not. If you have ever used a computer period, get this book. Help yourselves by finding out about what is out on the internet and computers. Protect yourselves better with the wealth of info and be more resource full. I found things in this book that I have been looking for for months and things I realize could make my life easier. I recommend this book to every tech I work with and every non tech. Even non technical people got intranced by the book. I read the whole book in 1 day easy and still review it everyday when I am looking for stuff.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 26, 2002

    Fantastic Book

    This book is great for beginners and beyond. I highly reccommend it. It might be a little out of date but it gets the basics great and most of the links and sites work. Great for security! GET IT!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 24, 2002

    this book is a very well written book

    Thank you Mr Wallace Wang you did a great job, you got straight to the point with no bs like most other computer books out there. I am not one who likes reading but with this book you just can't put it down. So please go buy Steal this computer and enlighten yourself.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 17, 2001

    This is real reading!

    This is the definative book on the world of hacking. I have not been able to put this book down since I've bought it. Purchase this book asap because it took me three weeks to get it. The CD-Rom is a real bonus because you can use the files on them to put a secure 'lock-down' on your personal computer.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 19, 2001

    Learn to hack like the pros

    Ever wanted to be a computer hacker? this book tells you how!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 1, 2000

    Great guide to protecting yourself online

    Borrowing from the title of the old 1960's Abbie Hoffman book, Wang has put together an excellent guide to protecting yourself while on the 'net. This book is an excellent and quick read and is a fascinating look at some of the things about the 'net that some would prefer you didn't know about. Items like hackers, what they do, how they operate and the differences between 'good hackers' and 'bad hackers (ie 'crackers'). Wang also gives good information about viruses, what they are, how to build your own, and how to stop them from infecting your computer. I like his philosophy too. While some may be upset he is providing this kind of information (for examples, hackers and ISP tech support folk), I think it's important for anyone online to have access to this kind of information in order to better protect themselves from attacks by malicious hackers, or to be able to protect sensitive information on your computer. He states this in the book and he also points out that if you do try some of the things mentioned in the book (like 'stealing passwords' or 'harassing someone online'), you can be arrested for breaking the law. In addition, there are three appendices, one which is a glossary of 'Internet security terms,' another which shows screenshots of various hacker tools, and a thrid appendix which details all the various software (which includes virus scanners and firewalls) on the CD-ROM that comes with the book. If you want to know ways to secure yourself online or protect your computer from any kind of threat (online or offline), you definitely should buy this book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 18, 2000

    Steal This Computer Book!

    By all means don't make the same mistake I made by actually paying for this book. It is very outdated, and if you know the slightest thing about computers it serves as a history lesson at best. Don't get me wrong if you just bought a computer and have never been on the net before this is a great book to have, otherwise your better of getting a years subscription to 2600.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 23, 2000

    Outstanding

    Outstanding

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