The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech
threats to high-tech security

Kevin 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. Now, in
The Art of Deception, 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. With 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.
Narrating 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 programs, and manuals that address the human element
of security.

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