{"title":"Kevin D. Mitnick","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eKevin D. Mitnick\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned expert in cybersecurity and social engineering. Known widely as one of the world's most famous hackers turned security consultant, Mitnick has made a significant impact on the field of computing and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books, including \u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Deception\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Intrusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Invisibility\u003c\/strong\u003e, offer insightful looks into the realms of hacking and cyber security. Mitnick delves into the techniques used by hackers to exploit weaknesses in systems and human psychology, providing readers with a deeper understanding of how to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a technology enthusiast, a cybersecurity professional, or just someone interested in the fascinating world of digital security, Kevin D. Mitnick's books are essential reads. Each title in this collection not only educates but also captivates with real-world examples and expert advice. Explore this collection to better understand the intricate dance between attackers and defenders in the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-art-of-invisibility-by-robert-vamosi-9780316380522","title":"The Art of Invisibility","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike it or not, your every move is being watched and analysed. Consumers' identities are being stolen, and every step a person takes is being tracked and stored. What once might have been dismissed as paranoia is now a hard truth, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick illustrates what is happening without your knowledge—and he teaches you \u003cem\u003ethe art of invisibility\u003c\/em\u003e. Mitnick is the world's most famous—and formerly the Most Wanted—computer hacker. He has hacked into some of the country's most powerful and seemingly impenetrable agencies and companies, and at one point he was on a three-year run from the FBI. Now, though, Mitnick is reformed and is widely regarded as the expert on the subject of computer security. He knows exactly how vulnerabilities can be exploited and just what to do to prevent that from happening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Invisibility\u003c\/em\u003e, Mitnick provides both online and real life tactics and inexpensive methods to protect you and your family, with easy step-by-step instructions. He even discusses more advanced \"elite\" techniques, which, if used properly, can maximise your privacy. Invisibility isn't just for superheroes—privacy is a power you deserve and need in this modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817069859052,"sku":"9780316380522","price":56.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17288223482300.jpg?v=1757876154"},{"product_id":"the-art-of-intrusion-by-william-l-simon-9780471782667","title":"The Art of Intrusion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHacker extraordinaire Kevin Mitnick delivers the explosive encore to his bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Deception\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKevin Mitnick, the world's most celebrated hacker, now devotes his life to helping businesses and governments combat data thieves, cybervandals, and other malicious computer intruders. In his bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Deception\u003c\/i\u003e, Mitnick presented fictionalised case studies that illustrated how savvy computer crackers use \"social engineering\" to compromise even the most technically secure computer systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in his new book, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Intrusion\u003c\/i\u003e, Mitnick goes one step further, offering hair-raising stories of real-life computer break-ins and showing how the victims could have prevented them. Mitnick's reputation within the hacker community gave him unique credibility with the perpetrators of these crimes, who freely shared their stories with him—and whose exploits Mitnick now reveals in detail for the first time, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA group of friends who won nearly a million dollars in Las Vegas by reverse-engineering slot machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo teenagers who were persuaded by terrorists to hack into the Lockheed Martin computer systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo convicts who joined forces to become hackers inside a Texas prison\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA \"Robin Hood\" hacker who penetrated the computer systems of many prominent companies—and then told them how he gained access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith riveting \"you are there\" descriptions of real computer break-ins, indispensable tips on countermeasures security professionals need to implement now, and Mitnick's own acerbic commentary on the crimes he describes, this book is sure to reach a wide audience and attract the attention of both law enforcement agencies and the media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000763465964,"sku":"9780471782667","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26591223482355.jpg?v=1763302931"},{"product_id":"the-art-of-deception-by-william-l-simon-9780764542800","title":"The Art of Deception","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Deception\u003c\/em\u003e, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, \"It takes a thief to catch a thief.\" Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNarrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programmes, and manuals that address the human element of security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000763498732,"sku":"9780764542800","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5184603482460.jpg?v=1763302936"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kevin-d-mitnick.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}