Ghost on the network. Memoirs of the greatest hacker. 2nd edition. Mitnik K., Simon V.L.

Kevin Mitnik is rightfully considered the most elusive master of computer hacking in history. He penetrated the network of the largest world companies - and, no matter how quickly the authorities were caught on, Mitnik was faster, rushing through telephone switches, computer systems and cellular networks. The pursuers are not a step, but three steps, and earned the glory of a person who cannot be stopped. But for the Mitnik, hacking did not come down only to technological episodes - he weaved cunning deception networks, showing rare insidiousness and pushing valuable information from nothing suspecting interlocutor. , with a grip and perseverance that the authorities had to completely rethink the strategy of the chase behind him. Echoes of this epic fight are felt in the field of computer security today.