LINUX Hacking Exposed: Linux Security Secrets and Solutions

Author: Wang Yichuan
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: The book discusses hacker attack methods in a step-by-step manner, covering how hackers collect information, identify targets, escalate privileges, gain control, set up backdoors, and cover their tracks. It also details the security features and specifics of various Linux release versions, including Red Hat Linux, SuSE, Debian, and Slackware. The book emphasizes case studies, explaining many specific attack processes, and importantly, provides corresponding countermeasures for almost all discussed attack methods. This book is a treasure trove of security vulnerabilities and is a must-read for network administrators and system administrators responsible for Linux security. It can also serve as an important reference for information administrators and those interested in computer and network security.