Download or read book Hacking: The Core of Hacking written by Rahul Dwivedi and published by Prema Publication. This book was released on 2016-03-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book is open Secret Knowledge of Hacker and Penetration Tester. Computer attacks happen each and every day, with increasing virulence. To create a good defense, you must understand the offensive techniques of your adversaries. In my career as a system penetration tester, incident response team member, and information security architect, I’ve seen numerous types of attacks ranging from simple scanning by clueless kids to elite attacks sponsored by the criminal underground. This book boils down the common and most damaging elements from these real-world attacks, while offering specific advice on how you can proactively avoid such trouble from your adversaries.