Hackers and Hacking: A Reference Handbook
A Reference Handbook
Nonfiction, Computers, Networking & Communications, Computer Security, Operating Systems, Application Software
| Author: | Thomas J. Holt, Bernadette H. Schell | ISBN: | 9781610692779 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | July 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
| Author: | Thomas J. Holt, Bernadette H. Schell |
| ISBN: | 9781610692779 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
| Publication: | July 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
| Language: | English |
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the phenomenon of hacking from a multidisciplinary perspective that addresses the social and technological aspects of this unique activity as well as its impact.
• Documents how computer hacking fits into various forms of cybercrime
• Describes the subculture of computer hackers and explains how this social world plays an integral role in the business of hacking
• Clarifies the subtle differences between ethical and malicious hacks
• Focuses on the non-technical aspects of computer hacking to enable the reader to better understand the actors and their motives
This book provides an in-depth exploration of the phenomenon of hacking from a multidisciplinary perspective that addresses the social and technological aspects of this unique activity as well as its impact.
• Documents how computer hacking fits into various forms of cybercrime
• Describes the subculture of computer hackers and explains how this social world plays an integral role in the business of hacking
• Clarifies the subtle differences between ethical and malicious hacks
• Focuses on the non-technical aspects of computer hacking to enable the reader to better understand the actors and their motives
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