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The Art of Invisibility

The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data
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The Art of Invisibility by Robert Vamosi and Kevin D. Mitnick explores the techniques and strategies for becoming virtually invisible online. By delving into the world of cyber-security, the authors provide insights into how various technologies can be manipulated to protect personal privacy and security. The book offers practical advice on maintaining anonymity in an increasingly connected world, highlighting the importance of safeguarding one's digital presence.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the world of cybersecurity and want to learn how to protect your personal information online. It offers practical insights into privacy protection and online security, blending expert advice with real-world examples that demystify how to remain invisible in the digital age.

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Kevin Mitnick, the world's most famous hacker, teaches you easy cloaking and counter-measures for citizens and consumers in the age of Big Brother and Big Data.

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Like it or not, your every move is being watched and analysed. Consumers' identities are being stolen, and every step a person takes is being tracked and stored. What once might have been dismissed as paranoia is now a hard truth, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand.

In this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick illustrates what is happening without your knowledgeβ€”and he teaches you the art of invisibility. Mitnick is the world's most famousβ€”and formerly the Most Wantedβ€”computer hacker. He has hacked into some of the country's most powerful and seemingly impenetrable agencies and companies, and at one point he was on a three-year run from the FBI. Now, though, Mitnick is reformed and is widely regarded as the expert on the subject of computer security. He knows exactly how vulnerabilities can be exploited and just what to do to prevent that from happening.

In The Art of Invisibility, Mitnick provides both online and real life tactics and inexpensive methods to protect you and your family, with easy step-by-step instructions. He even discusses more advanced "elite" techniques, which, if used properly, can maximise your privacy. Invisibility isn't just for superheroesβ€”privacy is a power you deserve and need in this modern age.

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The Art of Invisibility by Kevin D. Mitnick and Robert Vamosi receives strong praise for its insights into protecting personal privacy in an increasingly monitored world. Steve Wozniak describes it as essential reading for understanding cyber-security, while reviews from CNET and the New York Times highlight its relevance for both casual users and tech experts concerned with data vulnerability. The Library Journal and Esquire commend it as indispensable guidance for maintaining system security, leveraging Mitnick's expertise as a former hacker.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316380522

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown & Company

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Mikko Hypponen

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 320

About the Author

As the world's most famous hacker, Kevin Mitnick has been the subject of countless news and magazine articles published throughout the world. He has made guest appearances on numerous television and radio programs, offering expert commentary on issues related to information security. Mitnick's leading penetration testing team is highly respected and sought after for their security services to the world's top corporations and governments through the company he founded, Mitnick Security Consulting, LLC. He clients include dozens of the Fortune 500 and world governments. Mitnick is the bestselling author of Ghost in the Wires, Art of Intrusion, and Art of Deception. He lives in Las Vegas, NV.

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