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Ghost in the Wires

My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker
jlazcan
Oct 16, 2011jlazcan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book can be a bit overwhelming in some sections as it has tons of technical jargon, but the author does try to explain most of it in simple terms. It is really interesting to see just how vulnerable we all are to attacks on our privacy. This is currently a very relevant topic and will continue to be for years to come. Mitnick's ability to remember details that occurred decades ago is impressive. He explains his side of the story and does everything he can to paint himself as a lightweight criminal who never really hurt anyone. One has to be concerned with what, how and why he was doing what he was doing. The book makes you feel as if Mitnick and other hackers like him have free range over any networked computer system. Mitnick would find vulnerabilities in the actual system or through their human components using Social Engineering. He seems to do it with such ease that it may make some a little paranoid.