From the earliest phone phreakers to today's most pernicious phishers, Steal This Computer Book Reloaded explores the world of hackers, crackers, virus writers, scammers, and other members of the Internet underground. Essential reading for anyone connected to the Internet, this offbeat, non-technical book examines what hackers do, how they do it, and how you can protect yourself. Written in the same informative, irreverent, and entertaining style that made the first four editions hugely successful, Steal This Computer Book Reloaded will expand minds and raise eyebrows. The entire book has been rewritten, and key sections have been revised to expose the latest dangers lurking online and off as well as the increased political ramifications of hacking by both corporations and national governments. New chapters discuss cyberwarfare, recently discovered security vulnerabilities and hacker tools, remote attacks, and digital spying programs.
Wallace Wang is the author of numerous best-selling computer books including Steal This Computer Book, Steal This File Sharing Book, My New Mac, and The Book of Nero (all No Starch Press). He is also a successful standup comic who has appeared on A&E's "Evening at the Improv" and appears regularly at the Riviera Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Nevada.
