As technology has developed, computer hackers have become increasingly
sophisticated, mastering the ability to hack into even the most
impenetrable systems. The best way to secure a system is to understand
the tools hackers use and know how to circumvent them. Defense against
the Black Arts: How Hackers Do What They Do and How to Protect against
It provides hands-on instruction to a host of techniques used to hack
into a variety of systems.
Exposing hacker methodology with concrete examples, this book shows you
how to outwit computer predators at their own game. Among the many
things you'll learn:
- How to get into a Windows operating system without having the username
or password
- Vulnerabilities associated with passwords and how to keep them out of
the hands of hackers
- How hackers use the techniques of computer forensic examiners to wreak
havoc on individuals and companies
- Hiding one's IP address to avoid detection
- Manipulating data to and from a web page or application for nefarious
reasons
- How to find virtually anything on the internet
- How hackers research the targets they plan to attack
- How network defenders collect traffic across the wire to indentify
intrusions
- Using Metasploit to attack weaknesses in systems that are unpatched or
have poorly implemented security measures
The book profiles a variety of attack tools and examines how Facebook
and other sites can be used to conduct social networking attacks. It
also covers techniques utilized by hackers to attack modern operating
systems, such as Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X. The author
explores a number of techniques that hackers can use to exploit physical
access, network access, and wireless vectors. Using screenshots to
clarify procedures, this practical manual uses step-by-step examples and
relevant analogies to facilitate understanding, giving you an insider's
view of the secrets of hackers.
