Geek Mafia: Black Hat Blues |
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| Author:
| Dakan, Rick |
| ISBN: | 978-1-306-05791-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Publisher: | PM Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $13.95 |
Book Description:
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A gripping story of con artists and activists, this story follows a crew of elite hackers, new recruits, anarchists, and impersonators as they attempt to take down their most challenging target to date--the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Gathered under the cover of HackerCon in Washington DC--a place for security experts, penetration testers, and technology geeks to meet and discuss the latest hacks and exploits--this group of renegades plot their attack on the federal...
More DescriptionA gripping story of con artists and activists, this story follows a crew of elite hackers, new recruits, anarchists, and impersonators as they attempt to take down their most challenging target to date--the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Gathered under the cover of HackerCon in Washington DC--a place for security experts, penetration testers, and technology geeks to meet and discuss the latest hacks and exploits--this group of renegades plot their attack on the federal government for its objectionable security practices. Thought provoking and entertaining, this fast-paced adventure is based on years of research in the hacker community, addresses many contemporary social issues, and provides an overview of how hacking really works.