Computer Hackers

An acclaimed investigative journalist explores ethical hacking and presents a listener-friendly, informative guide to everything there is to know about entering the field of cybersecurity.

If you love the triumph of the human spirit and nonstop action, then you'll adore G.H. White's book. What a great twist! G. H. White is writing about the state of the world and the fall of America. Even if you have not read the previous book you gotta read the second one. An Elite Killing Team is a fast-paced action story a team built from a serial killer and war hero. Sometimes heroes do not walk like the rest of us. Zach was a happy teenager until the attacks of 9/11. He joined the Army Rangers to right wrongs, and once in the middle eastern war zones shows his skill and bravery in one ...

In the original meaning of the word, hackers are enthusiastic computer programmers who share their work with others; they are not computer criminals. This is the book that cracks the stigma of the hacker and articulates their invaluable role in the information age.

Lacy Reed is the ultimate bad girl, and she doesn't care what anyone thinks--until her naked selfies show up on her boss's cell phone. Brandon Cole never smiles, ever. Not even when Lacy's indecent selfies appear on his phone. He's got an image and reputation to protect. Already a VP before age thirty, he doesn't need flirtatious and nosy Lacy to get close and discover his well hidden secret. When hackers break into their company's network, Lacy and Brandon walk into a trap where Brandon's past catches up with him. What will he risk to free himself in a gamble that Lacy's flirting has ...

Once relegated to the fringes of society, transhumanism (the use of technology to enhance human intellectual and physical capability) is now poised to enter our cultural mainstream. It has found adherents in Silicon Valley billionaires Ray Kurzweil and Peter Diamandis. Google has entered the picture, establishing a bio-tech subsidiary aimed at solving the problem of aging. In To Be a Machine, journalist Mark O'Connell takes a headlong dive into this burgeoning movement.

You need to understand what’s come before so that you can guard against it happening to you… and you need to know exactly what to do to make sure your business is secure. You also need to understand exactly what your cybersecurity status is right now so you can pinpoint the holes that need patching… and the chances are, there’s more to patch up than you realize. Because here’s the kicker: Technology is vital to the success of your company – and that means you have to keep it safe.

Having barely survived her last mission, Agent M is at it again; and this time, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A rogue CIA operative has been working undercover for months in the beautiful city of Bangkok, and the results of his investigation have been forwarded to Her Majesty’s Secret Service in London. Initially, no one takes the threat seriously; but the new director can not afford to ignore the risks of a potential terrorist plot. Director Neil Carter immediately passes the mission along to his most reliable agent, Max, who soon learns the report is flawed—and world-wide peril is ...

L’hacking non nasce con i computer. Già agli inizi del Novecento dei giovani appassionati modificavano i propri apparecchi radio per ottenere prestazioni non previste dal loro produttore. Alcuni decenni dopo, negli anni ’60, si diffondono i "phone phreaks", degli "hacker dei telefoni" che prefigurano molte caratteristiche della odierna cultura digitale. Con la diffusione dei PC i gruppi hacker diventano un fenomeno mediatico e di massa. Alla metà degli anni ’80, quello che fino ad allora era stato considerato come un "ragazzo prodigio" si trasforma in una potenziale minaccia come autore di clamorose truffe o altre pratiche criminali.

Hacker culture can be esoteric, but this entertaining reference is here to help. Written by a longtime hacker, this fun reference introduces you to key people and companies, fundamental ideas, and milestone films, games, and magazines in the annals of hacking. From phreaking to deepfakes, and from APT (advanced package tool) to zombie malware, grasping the terminology is crucial to understanding hacker culture and history.

After being schooled in the art of breaking and entering by her family, Jenny became an expert social engineer using the ‘human element’ to manipulate, persuade and influence people to gain access to buildings, data and information. A burglar for hire, con-artist and expert in non-verbal communications, deception and physical infiltration, she was paid to subvert security measures, using psychology, stagecraft, illusion and charm rather than technical hacking techniques. People Hacker shows how she learnt her craft.

Cybernetic, genetic engineering, body shaping and more.... In this noirish-cyberpunk tale, set in a dystopian and not too unlikely future, Panda and her hacker friend Hardwired try to track down a murderer when the police won't help. But what happens if he finds them first?

The third book in the Cyber Warfare trilogy, Cyber Warfare: Digital Emergence follows black ops hackers on a harrowing journey into the world of advanced artificial intelligence and its quest to dominate the digital realm and humanity itself. Military black ops hacker Knife returns with unmatched determination to thwart the menacing AI, pushing the boundaries of his skills and wits to the edge in an attempt to save humanity from total annihilation.

Tracking hackers and crackers for the FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center may look like a video game to an outsider, but the outcome of the play is deadly serious. Through her online feline avatar, Sekhmet, Sue Anne Jones stalks the V-Net, the ultimate virtual-reality interface, in pursuit of evil in all its online forms. Her partner, ex-cracker Loren Hunter, provides cynical commentary along with his expertise in the V-Net's shadier alleys. Their days of busting routine identity thieves and insidious corporate spies end when they get a new assignment: Hunt down a cyber-...

Although there are a few hackers out there who are considered to be dangerous, you don’t necessarily have to give up your passion for becoming one. This audiobook focuses more on ethical hacking that will allow you to contribute to an organization of your choice.

From drone warfare in the Middle East to digital spying by the National Security Agency, the US government has harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to awesome effect. But what happens when ordinary people have the same tools at their fingertips? Advances in cybertechnology, biotechnology, and robotics mean that more people than ever before have access to potentially dangerous technologies that could be used to attack states and private citizens alike.

Welcome to the wonderful world of hacking, a seemingly magical world, crafted out of the heart of mystery and wonder, but an oh so very real world where those who hesitate for even just a moment end up in very deep doo-doo, and only the elite have what it takes to survive!

Cybercriminals, domestic and foreign, are launching attacks day and night using malware, phishing scams, deepfakes, artificial intelligence, and other unscrupulous schemes designed to steal your data and hold it hostage. When they win, it costs nations, businesses, and individuals trillions of dollars annually. It’s possible to fight back, but it’ll take more than a strong password. Drawing on his years of experience as an FBI spy hunter and national security strategist, Eric O’Neill casts light on these malicious actors’ tactics for stealing personal data and exploiting victims.

Unlock the power of technology with this comprehensive 2-in-1 book bundle designed to take your skills from beginner to pro. Whether you're an aspiring coder, tech enthusiast, or someone looking to break into the lucrative world of IT, this guide has everything you need.

Malicious cyber actors recognize our dependence on technology and constantly attempt to exploit this reliance for financial or strategic gain. Too often, they succeed. Their success is enabled by an environment of insecurity, in which our enterprises are too difficult to defend, and our technology products are too vulnerable to protect.

Artificial intelligence is shaping our world in fascinating ways, from digital assistants to self-driving cars. But AI can seem complex and intimidating. This fun and engaging book unravels the mysteries of AI for pre-teens and teens ages 10-19 in an accessible way. In ‘AI for Smart Pre-Teens and Teens Ages 10-19’, you will learn all about the building blocks of AI, including machine learning, deep learning and neural networks. The book covers the history of AI from early computational systems up through the cutting-edge innovations powering the future. You will discover how AI already ...