Hackers and Hacking
A Reference Handbook
Published on 19. July 2013
Book
Hardback
376 pages
978-1-61069-276-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
What defines the social world of hackers? How do individuals utilize hacking techniques against corporations, governments, and the general public? And what motivates them to do so? This book traces the origins of hacking from the 1950s to today and provides an in-depth exploration of the ways in which hackers define themselves, the application of malicious and ethical hacking techniques, and how hackers' activities are directly tied to the evolution of the technologies we use every day.
Rather than presenting an overly technical discussion of the phenomenon of hacking, this work examines the culture of hackers and the technologies they exploit in an easy-to-understand format. Additionally, the book documents how hacking can be applied to engage in various forms of cybercrime, ranging from the creation of malicious software to the theft of sensitive information and fraud-acts that can have devastating effects upon our modern information society.
What defines the social world of hackers? How do individuals utilize hacking techniques against corporations, governments, and the general public? And what motivates them to do so? This book traces the origins of hacking from the 1950s to today and provides an in-depth exploration of the ways in which hackers define themselves, the application of malicious and ethical hacking techniques, and how hackers' activities are directly tied to the evolution of the technologies we use every day.
Rather than presenting an overly technical discussion of the phenomenon of hacking, this work examines the culture of hackers and the technologies they exploit in an easy-to-understand format. Additionally, the book documents how hacking can be applied to engage in various forms of cybercrime, ranging from the creation of malicious software to the theft of sensitive information and fraud-acts that can have devastating effects upon our modern information society.
Reviews / Votes
Hackers and Hacking is a good reference work for novices and enthusiasts who want to gain a better understanding of today's technology-infused world. * Choice * This unique addition to the Contemporary World Issues series enables the nontechie to better comprehend this worldwide issue of cybercrime. . . . A worthwhile addition to the reference collections of high school, academic, and public libraries. * Booklist * "This text is well written and timely. Individuals will find the book's organization and layout to be user-friendly. This text will complement a variety of libraries, including personal and professional libraries.' * ARBA *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Illustrations
12 bw illus
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
694 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61069-276-2 (9781610692762)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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E-Book
07/2013
1st Edition
ABC-CLIO
€67.39
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Persons
Thomas J. Holt, PhD, is associate professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. His published work includes Crime On-Line: Correlates, Causes, and Context and Digital Crime and Digital Terrorism, Second Edition.
Bernadette H. Schell, PhD, is vice-provost at Laurentian University in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. She was formerly Founding Dean of Business and Information Technology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Her published work includes The Hacking of America: Who's Doing It, Why, and How and Corporate Hacking and Technology-Driven Crime: Social Dynamics and Implications.
Bernadette H. Schell, PhD, is vice-provost at Laurentian University in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. She was formerly Founding Dean of Business and Information Technology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Her published work includes The Hacking of America: Who's Doing It, Why, and How and Corporate Hacking and Technology-Driven Crime: Social Dynamics and Implications.
Content
List of Figures and Tables
Preface
1 Background and History
The Growth and Adoption of the Internet from 1969 through the Present
Internet Defined
Gaining Authorized Access to the Internet and the Modes of Communication
Email
Listserv
Internet Relay Chat
Telnet
Social Networking Websites
Remote Retrieval
A Closer Look at the Adoption of the Internet in Developed Nations
A Closer Look at the Adoption of the Internet in Developing Nations
Assessing the Present-Day Internet Economy on a Global Scale
Getting Unauthorized Network Access by Black Hat Hacking or Cracking
Hacker and Cracker Defined
Classifying Hackers by Intentions
Classifying Hackers by Skill
Classifying Hackers as Insiders or Outsiders
A Cautionary Note on Hacker Classification Schemes and Overgeneralizing about Hackers
Various Types of Hacker Exploits Causing Harm and the Harm Inflicted
Hacking Exploits in the Use of Deception and Theft of Property or Data
Hacking Exploits Used in Cyberviolence
The Key Elements of Criminal Liability, Conventional Crimes, and Hacking
Conventional Crimes and the Four Key Elements of Criminal Liability
Hacking and the Four Key Elements of Criminal Liability
Hacker Predispositions: What the Literature Tells Us
Hackers: Known Traits of Insiders
Hackers: Known Traits of Outsider/External Attackers
Conclusion
References
2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
Fundamentals of Hack Attacks and Patches as a Countermeasure
The Basics of Hack Attacks
Patches: An Organizational Countermeasure for Hack Attacks
The Evolving Structure of the Internet: The Good News and the Bad
The Good News: A New and Exciting Information Era
The Bad News: The Evolution of the Internet Creates a New Playing Field for Network Attackers
A Further Look at the Purpose and Function of Firewalls
The Pros and Cons of Moving to "the Cloud,"
Network Hacks: Recent Surveys on the Frequency and the Types of Harm Caused
15th Annual Computer Crime and Security Survey (2010/2011)
Respondent Sample
Key Study Findings
Concluding Remarks
2011 TELUS-Rotman Joint Study on Canadian IT Security Practices
Respondent Sample
Key Study Findings
Laws Created to Keep Abreast of the Evolving Internet
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
U.S. State Data Breach Notification Law
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright Infringement
International Privacy and Security Laws
Privacy Laws
Security Laws in the United States
Security Laws in Other Jurisdictions
Federal Information Security Management Act
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
Payment Card Industry Payment Application Standard
The Militarization of Cyberspace
Industry "Best Practices" for Preventing Hack Attacks and Recovering from Them
Protection Strategies
For Hacktivism
For Malware
For Drive-by Downloads and Blackholes
For Software Vulnerabilities
For USB Drives and Other Mobile Devices Such as Tablets
For Cloud "Insecurity,"
For Social Networks
The Need for Security Policies and Security Policy Checklists in Businesses and Government Agencies
The Importance of Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, and Intrusion Recovery
Intrusion Prevention Is Important
Intrusion Detection Is Important
Intrusion Recovery Is Important
How Well Enterprises Are Coping with Network Prevention, Intrusions, and Recovery
Crystal Ball Gazing: What Might the Future Bring?
Conclusion
References
3 Perspectives
Protecting Critical Infrastructures (Bob Radvanosky)
Examining Social Dynamics and Malware Secrets to Mitigate Net-centric Attacks (Ziming Zhao and G.-J. Ahn)
The Role of Nation-States in Cyberattacks (Max Kilger)
The Case for Strong Data Breach Notification Legislation (Douglas E. Salane)
Data Breach Noti?cation Legislation
The Need for Strong, Broad-Based Consumer Protections
Data Breach Costs
Why Attempts at Federal Legislation Fall Short
Concluding Remarks
A Criminologist's Perspective on the Implications of Criminological Research for Policies and Practices Aimed at Addressing Hacking and Malware Infection (Adam M. Bossler)
Implications for Parental and School Practices
Policy Implications for Law Enforcement
Hacking and Criminality (Nathan Fisk)
The Life Cycle of a Botnet (Aditya K. Sood and Richard J. Enbody)
Taking the Fun out of Playtime: Real Crime and Video Games (Rob D'Ovidio, Murugan Anandarajan, and Alex Jenkins)
Looking at Crime in Video Games through the Lens of Routine Activities Theory
4 Profiles
5 Data and Documents
Anti-Phishing Working Group: Phishing Activity Trends Report, Second Quarter 2012
The Malware Domain List
Ponemon Institute Study: 2011 Cost of Data Breach Study: United States
Symantec: Internet Security Threat Report 2011
A Closer Look at Corporate and Governmental Data Theft on a Global Basis: The 2012 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
The On-Land and Online Real-World Context
The Report's Main Findings
Report Conclusions
References
6 Resources
Print: Books
Print: Magazines, White Papers, News, and Downloadable Articles
Nonprint: Hacking Websites
Nonprint: Hacking-Related Films and Learn How-to-Hack Videos
Nonprint: Websites of Companies Offering Antivirus Software
Nonprint: Websites of Companies Offering Firewalls
Nonprint: Websites of Companies Offering Intrusion-Detection Systems
Nonprint: U.S. Government Agencies and Independent Organizations Fighting Malicious Hacking
7 Chronology
Prehistory (1800s-1969)
1815 to Mid-1800s
1920s-1950s
The Elder Days (1970-1979)
The Golden Age (1980-1989)
The Great Hacker Wars and Hacker Activism (1990-2000)
Fear of a Cyber-Apocalypse Era (2001-Present)
Glossary
About the Authors
Index
Preface
1 Background and History
The Growth and Adoption of the Internet from 1969 through the Present
Internet Defined
Gaining Authorized Access to the Internet and the Modes of Communication
Listserv
Internet Relay Chat
Telnet
Social Networking Websites
Remote Retrieval
A Closer Look at the Adoption of the Internet in Developed Nations
A Closer Look at the Adoption of the Internet in Developing Nations
Assessing the Present-Day Internet Economy on a Global Scale
Getting Unauthorized Network Access by Black Hat Hacking or Cracking
Hacker and Cracker Defined
Classifying Hackers by Intentions
Classifying Hackers by Skill
Classifying Hackers as Insiders or Outsiders
A Cautionary Note on Hacker Classification Schemes and Overgeneralizing about Hackers
Various Types of Hacker Exploits Causing Harm and the Harm Inflicted
Hacking Exploits in the Use of Deception and Theft of Property or Data
Hacking Exploits Used in Cyberviolence
The Key Elements of Criminal Liability, Conventional Crimes, and Hacking
Conventional Crimes and the Four Key Elements of Criminal Liability
Hacking and the Four Key Elements of Criminal Liability
Hacker Predispositions: What the Literature Tells Us
Hackers: Known Traits of Insiders
Hackers: Known Traits of Outsider/External Attackers
Conclusion
References
2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
Fundamentals of Hack Attacks and Patches as a Countermeasure
The Basics of Hack Attacks
Patches: An Organizational Countermeasure for Hack Attacks
The Evolving Structure of the Internet: The Good News and the Bad
The Good News: A New and Exciting Information Era
The Bad News: The Evolution of the Internet Creates a New Playing Field for Network Attackers
A Further Look at the Purpose and Function of Firewalls
The Pros and Cons of Moving to "the Cloud,"
Network Hacks: Recent Surveys on the Frequency and the Types of Harm Caused
15th Annual Computer Crime and Security Survey (2010/2011)
Respondent Sample
Key Study Findings
Concluding Remarks
2011 TELUS-Rotman Joint Study on Canadian IT Security Practices
Respondent Sample
Key Study Findings
Laws Created to Keep Abreast of the Evolving Internet
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
U.S. State Data Breach Notification Law
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright Infringement
International Privacy and Security Laws
Privacy Laws
Security Laws in the United States
Security Laws in Other Jurisdictions
Federal Information Security Management Act
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
Payment Card Industry Payment Application Standard
The Militarization of Cyberspace
Industry "Best Practices" for Preventing Hack Attacks and Recovering from Them
Protection Strategies
For Hacktivism
For Malware
For Drive-by Downloads and Blackholes
For Software Vulnerabilities
For USB Drives and Other Mobile Devices Such as Tablets
For Cloud "Insecurity,"
For Social Networks
The Need for Security Policies and Security Policy Checklists in Businesses and Government Agencies
The Importance of Intrusion Prevention, Intrusion Detection, and Intrusion Recovery
Intrusion Prevention Is Important
Intrusion Detection Is Important
Intrusion Recovery Is Important
How Well Enterprises Are Coping with Network Prevention, Intrusions, and Recovery
Crystal Ball Gazing: What Might the Future Bring?
Conclusion
References
3 Perspectives
Protecting Critical Infrastructures (Bob Radvanosky)
Examining Social Dynamics and Malware Secrets to Mitigate Net-centric Attacks (Ziming Zhao and G.-J. Ahn)
The Role of Nation-States in Cyberattacks (Max Kilger)
The Case for Strong Data Breach Notification Legislation (Douglas E. Salane)
Data Breach Noti?cation Legislation
The Need for Strong, Broad-Based Consumer Protections
Data Breach Costs
Why Attempts at Federal Legislation Fall Short
Concluding Remarks
A Criminologist's Perspective on the Implications of Criminological Research for Policies and Practices Aimed at Addressing Hacking and Malware Infection (Adam M. Bossler)
Implications for Parental and School Practices
Policy Implications for Law Enforcement
Hacking and Criminality (Nathan Fisk)
The Life Cycle of a Botnet (Aditya K. Sood and Richard J. Enbody)
Taking the Fun out of Playtime: Real Crime and Video Games (Rob D'Ovidio, Murugan Anandarajan, and Alex Jenkins)
Looking at Crime in Video Games through the Lens of Routine Activities Theory
4 Profiles
5 Data and Documents
Anti-Phishing Working Group: Phishing Activity Trends Report, Second Quarter 2012
The Malware Domain List
Ponemon Institute Study: 2011 Cost of Data Breach Study: United States
Symantec: Internet Security Threat Report 2011
A Closer Look at Corporate and Governmental Data Theft on a Global Basis: The 2012 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report
The On-Land and Online Real-World Context
The Report's Main Findings
Report Conclusions
References
6 Resources
Print: Books
Print: Magazines, White Papers, News, and Downloadable Articles
Nonprint: Hacking Websites
Nonprint: Hacking-Related Films and Learn How-to-Hack Videos
Nonprint: Websites of Companies Offering Antivirus Software
Nonprint: Websites of Companies Offering Firewalls
Nonprint: Websites of Companies Offering Intrusion-Detection Systems
Nonprint: U.S. Government Agencies and Independent Organizations Fighting Malicious Hacking
7 Chronology
Prehistory (1800s-1969)
1815 to Mid-1800s
1920s-1950s
The Elder Days (1970-1979)
The Golden Age (1980-1989)
The Great Hacker Wars and Hacker Activism (1990-2000)
Fear of a Cyber-Apocalypse Era (2001-Present)
Glossary
About the Authors
Index