A new edition of the bestselling guide-now updated to cover the latest hacks and how to prevent them It's bad enough when a hack occurs-stealing identities, bank accounts, and personal information. But when the hack could have been prevented by taking basic security measures-like the ones described in this book-somehow that makes a bad situation even worse. This beginner guide to hacking examines some of the best security measures that exist and has been updated to cover the latest hacks for Windows 7 and the newest version of Linux. Offering increased coverage of Web application hacks, database hacks, VoIP hacks, and mobile computing hacks, this guide addresses a wide range of vulnerabilities and how to identify and prevent them. Plus, you'll examine why ethical hacking is oftentimes the only way to find security flaws, which can then prevent any future malicious attacks. Explores the malicious hackers's mindset so that you can counteract or avoid attacks completely Covers developing strategies for reporting vulnerabilities, managing security changes, and putting anti-hacking policies and procedures in place Completely updated to examine the latest hacks to Windows 7 and the newest version of Linux Explains ethical hacking and why it is essential "Hacking For Dummies, 3rd Edition" shows you how to put all the necessary security measures in place so that you avoid becoming a victim of malicious hacking.

Kevin Beaver 资深信息安全专家，专业讲师，已在信息安全领域工作20 余年，为《财富》1000 强企业、安全产品供应商、独立软件开发商、大学、政府机构、非营

利组织和企业进行信息安全评估。曾受邀在CNN 电视节目和业内专业会议上普及他的安全研究成果，并发表了数百篇技术论文。Kevin 毕业于佐治亚理工学院，是国际注册信息系统安全专家（CISSP），读者可通过http://securityonwheels.com 了解更多关于他的信息。