Protocol

Protocol
Author: Alexander R. Galloway
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2006-02-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0262572338

How Control Exists after Decentralization Is the Internet a vast arena of unrestricted communication and freely exchanged information or a regulated, highly structured virtual bureaucracy? In Protocol, Alexander Galloway argues that the founding principle of the Net is control, not freedom, and that the controlling power lies in the technical protocols that make network connections (and disconnections) possible. He does this by treating the computer as a textual medium that is based on a technological language, code. Code, he argues, can be subject to the same kind of cultural and literary analysis as any natural language; computer languages have their own syntax, grammar, communities, and cultures. Instead of relying on established theoretical approaches, Galloway finds a new way to write about digital media, drawing on his backgrounds in computer programming and critical theory. "Discipline-hopping is a necessity when it comes to complicated socio-technical topics like protocol," he writes in the preface. Galloway begins by examining the types of protocols that exist, including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTML. He then looks at examples of resistance and subversion—hackers, viruses, cyberfeminism, Internet art—which he views as emblematic of the larger transformations now taking place within digital culture. Written for a nontechnical audience, Protocol serves as a necessary counterpoint to the wildly utopian visions of the Net that were so widespread in earlier days.

Hacking VoIP

Hacking VoIP
Author: Himanshu Dwivedi
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2009
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1593271638

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks, the technology used to place phone calls through the Internet, suffer from the same security holes as standard IP networks. This book reviews the many possible VoIP attacks, and discusses the best defenses against them.

Hackers Beware

Hackers Beware
Author: Eric Cole
Publisher: Sams Publishing
Total Pages: 802
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780735710092

Discusses the understanding, fears, courts, custody, communication, and problems that young children must face and deal with when their parents get a divorce.

Attacking Network Protocols

Attacking Network Protocols
Author: James Forshaw
Publisher: No Starch Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2018-01-02
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1593278446

Attacking Network Protocols is a deep dive into network protocol security from James ­Forshaw, one of the world’s leading bug ­hunters. This comprehensive guide looks at networking from an attacker’s perspective to help you discover, exploit, and ultimately ­protect vulnerabilities. You’ll start with a rundown of networking basics and protocol traffic capture before moving on to static and dynamic protocol analysis, common protocol structures, cryptography, and protocol security. Then you’ll turn your focus to finding and exploiting vulnerabilities, with an overview of common bug classes, fuzzing, debugging, and exhaustion attacks. Learn how to: - Capture, manipulate, and replay packets - Develop tools to dissect traffic and reverse engineer code to understand the inner workings of a network protocol - Discover and exploit vulnerabilities such as memory corruptions, authentication bypasses, and denials of service - Use capture and analysis tools like ­Wireshark and develop your own custom network proxies to manipulate ­network traffic Attacking Network Protocols is a must-have for any penetration tester, bug hunter, or developer looking to understand and discover network vulnerabilities.

The Hacker's Handbook

The Hacker's Handbook
Author: Susan Young
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 896
Release: 2003-11-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0203490045

This handbook reveals those aspects of hacking least understood by network administrators. It analyzes subjects through a hacking/security dichotomy that details hacking maneuvers and defenses in the same context. Chapters are organized around specific components and tasks, providing theoretical background that prepares network defenders for the always-changing tools and techniques of intruders. Part I introduces programming, protocol, and attack concepts. Part II addresses subject areas (protocols, services, technologies, etc.) that may be vulnerable. Part III details consolidation activities that hackers may use following penetration.

Ethical Hacking: Techniques, Tools, and Countermeasures

Ethical Hacking: Techniques, Tools, and Countermeasures
Author: Michael G. Solomon
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2022-12-07
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1284248992

"Ethical Hacking covers the basic strategies and tools that prepare students to engage in proactive and aggressive cyber security activities, with an increased focus on Pen-testing and Red Teams. The text begins with an examination of the landscape, key terms, and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into networks, steal information, and corrupt data. Part II provides a technical overview of hacking: how attackers target cyber resources and the methodologies they follow. Part III studies the tools and methods that are most effective when dealing with hacking attacks, especially in an age of increased reliance on distributed devices. This title is can be aligned to EC Council's Certified Ethical Hacker in terms of scope (but not rigor)"--

Linux Essentials for Hackers & Pentesters

Linux Essentials for Hackers & Pentesters
Author: Linux Advocate Team
Publisher: GitforGits
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2023
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 8196228589

"Linux Essentials for Hackers & Pentesters" is a hands-on tutorial-style book that teaches you the fundamentals of Linux, emphasising ethical hacking and penetration testing. This book employs the Kali Linux distribution to teach readers how to use Linux commands and packages to perform security testing on systems and networks. Text manipulation, network administration, ownership and permissions, BASH scripting, proxy servers, VPNs, and wireless networks are covered. The book prepares you to perform web application hacking and build your own hacking Linux toolkit by teaching you how to use Linux commands and begin to think like a hacker. Hands-on exercises and practical examples are included in each chapter to reinforce the concepts covered. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in a career in ethical hacking and penetration testing. Emphasizing ethical hacking practices, you'll learn not only how to hack but also how to do so responsibly and legally. This book will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to make a positive impact in the field of cybersecurity while also acting ethically and professionally. This book will help you hone your skills and become a skilled and ethical Linux hacker, whether you're a beginner or an experienced hacker. Key Learnings Learning linux binaries, complex text patterns, and combining commands Modifying and cloning IP addresses, phishing MAC ID, accessing and troubleshooting DNS Manipulating ownership and permissions, exploring sensitive files and writing BASH scripts Working around disk partitioning, filesystem errors and logical volume management Accessing proxy server policies, intercepting server performance and manipulating proxy servers Setting up APs, firewalls, VLAN, managing access, WPA encryption, and network analysis using Wireshark Table of Content Up and Running with Linux Basics How to Manipulate Text? Administering Networks Add and Delete Applications Administering Ownership and Permissions Exploring Shells: BASH, ZSH and FISH Storage Management Working around Proxy Servers Administering VPNs Working on Wireless Networks

Hacking For Dummies

Hacking For Dummies
Author: Kevin Beaver
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1119872219

Learn to think like a hacker to secure your own systems and data Your smartphone, laptop, and desktop computer are more important to your life and business than ever before. On top of making your life easier and more productive, they hold sensitive information that should remain private. Luckily for all of us, anyone can learn powerful data privacy and security techniques to keep the bad guys on the outside where they belong. Hacking For Dummies takes you on an easy-to-follow cybersecurity voyage that will teach you the essentials of vulnerability and penetration testing so that you can find the holes in your network before the bad guys exploit them. You will learn to secure your Wi-Fi networks, lock down your latest Windows 11 installation, understand the security implications of remote work, and much more. You’ll find out how to: Stay on top of the latest security weaknesses that could affect your business’s security setup Use freely available testing tools to “penetration test” your network’s security Use ongoing security checkups to continually ensure that your data is safe from hackers Perfect for small business owners, IT and security professionals, and employees who work remotely, Hacking For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to keep their data safe.

Protocol

Protocol
Author: Alexander R. Galloway
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2006-02-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0262303639

How Control Exists after Decentralization Is the Internet a vast arena of unrestricted communication and freely exchanged information or a regulated, highly structured virtual bureaucracy? In Protocol, Alexander Galloway argues that the founding principle of the Net is control, not freedom, and that the controlling power lies in the technical protocols that make network connections (and disconnections) possible. He does this by treating the computer as a textual medium that is based on a technological language, code. Code, he argues, can be subject to the same kind of cultural and literary analysis as any natural language; computer languages have their own syntax, grammar, communities, and cultures. Instead of relying on established theoretical approaches, Galloway finds a new way to write about digital media, drawing on his backgrounds in computer programming and critical theory. "Discipline-hopping is a necessity when it comes to complicated socio-technical topics like protocol," he writes in the preface. Galloway begins by examining the types of protocols that exist, including TCP/IP, DNS, and HTML. He then looks at examples of resistance and subversion—hackers, viruses, cyberfeminism, Internet art—which he views as emblematic of the larger transformations now taking place within digital culture. Written for a nontechnical audience, Protocol serves as a necessary counterpoint to the wildly utopian visions of the Net that were so widespread in earlier days.

Hack the Stack

Hack the Stack
Author: Stephen Watkins
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2006-11-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0080507743

This book looks at network security in a new and refreshing way. It guides readers step-by-step through the "stack" -- the seven layers of a network. Each chapter focuses on one layer of the stack along with the attacks, vulnerabilities, and exploits that can be found at that layer. The book even includes a chapter on the mythical eighth layer: The people layer. This book is designed to offer readers a deeper understanding of many common vulnerabilities and the ways in which attacker's exploit, manipulate, misuse, and abuse protocols and applications. The authors guide the readers through this process by using tools such as Ethereal (sniffer) and Snort (IDS). The sniffer is used to help readers understand how the protocols should work and what the various attacks are doing to break them. IDS is used to demonstrate the format of specific signatures and provide the reader with the skills needed to recognize and detect attacks when they occur. What makes this book unique is that it presents the material in a layer by layer approach which offers the readers a way to learn about exploits in a manner similar to which they most likely originally learned networking. This methodology makes this book a useful tool to not only security professionals but also for networking professionals, application programmers, and others. All of the primary protocols such as IP, ICMP, TCP are discussed but each from a security perspective. The authors convey the mindset of the attacker by examining how seemingly small flaws are often the catalyst of potential threats. The book considers the general kinds of things that may be monitored that would have alerted users of an attack.* Remember being a child and wanting to take something apart, like a phone, to see how it worked? This book is for you then as it details how specific hacker tools and techniques accomplish the things they do. * This book will not only give you knowledge of security tools but will provide you the ability to design more robust security solutions * Anyone can tell you what a tool does but this book shows you how the tool works