I am a fan of Hacking Exposed (v2 4 me). These books must be looked @ in a very objectional manner, however, for many will go on for page after page about how great k mitstick (heh) is and how to break into telephone systems that only exist in third world country's. However, Hacking Exposed, @ the time I purchased it, was so up to date, it included the latest windows 2000 Release, as well a very straight forward, no f*ing around approach to some BASIC hacking techniques. I also like how each exploit / vuln is rated on popularity, toughness, and effectiveness, and also that it shows how each exploit is to be countered by the 'victim'.

I do suggest that all of the subjects of this book be studied, learned, and kept around for reference, but, many of the techniques can be easily prevented by someone who knows what they are doing, and if they are 'brute' (can't really be prevented), they are very detectable and dangerous in the hands of some kiddies (void of isp contract, anyone?).

Learn, learn, learn.

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