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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: Kevin Mitnick, Robert Vamosi, Mikko Hypponen - introduction
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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 Be online without leaving a trace. Your every step online is being tracked and stored, and your identity literally stolen. Big companies and big governments want to know and exploit what you do, and privacy is a luxury few can afford or understand.

In this explosive yet practical book, Kevin Mitnick uses true-life stories to show exactly what is happening without your knowledge, teaching you "the art of invisibility" -- online and real-world tactics to protect you and your family, using easy step-by-step instructions.

Reading this book, you will learn everything from password protection and smart Wi-Fi usage to advanced techniques designed to maximize your anonymity. Kevin Mitnick knows exactly how vulnerabilities can be exploited and just what to do to prevent that from happening.

The world's most famous -- and formerly the US government's most wanted -- computer hacker, he has hacked into some of the country's most powerful and seemingly impenetrable agencies and companies, and at one point was on a three-year run from the FBI. Now Mitnick is reformed and widely regarded as the expert on the subject of computer security. Invisibility isn't just for superheroes; privacy is a power you deserve and need in the age of Big Brother and Big Data. Content Creation & Social Media History & Culture Security & Encryption Social Media Technology & Society Technology Computer Security Hacking Personal Security

Critic Reviews

Praise for The Art of Invisibility

"How would it feel to find out that your neighbor and friend has secretly observed you in your own home for years? The place that should be most private to you was not, and the intruder's devices themselves weren't something you'd ever have thought to look for. This kind of behavior is the opposite of giving normal people freedom and security, of valuing and respecting them as humans--and it's happening more and more. The answer to peeping eyes and cyber theft is to move society toward greater cyber-security and it all starts with essential education about being private and invisible in our daily lives. Kevin's book is the must read in this new world."—Steve Wozniak, cofounder, Apple Inc.
"The FBI's most-wanted hacker."—Wired
"Who better than Mitnick -- internationally wanted hacker turned Fortune 500 security consultant -- to teach you how to keep your data safe from spear phishing, computer worms, and Fancy Bears?"—Esquire
"Offers a sobering reminder of how our raw data -- from email, cars, home Wi-Fi networks and so on -- makes us vulnerable."—Amy Webb, New York Times Book Review
"Mitnick's new book aims to help everyone -- from the everyday internet users to the hardcore paranoid -- do a better job of keeping personal information private."—Laura Hautala, CNET
Praise for The Art of Deception

"The most famous computer hacker in the world. A tour de force."—Publishers Weekly
"The world's most famous computer hacker and cybercult hero...has written a blueprint for system security based on his own experiences. Required reading for IT professionals, this book is highly recommended for public, academic, and corporate libraries."—Library Journal
Praise for Ghost in the Wires

"Intriguing, insightful and extremely educational into the mind of one who truly mastered the art of social engineering with the use of a computer and modern day technologies. I strongly believe that one can learn a great deal about protecting themselves once they understand how another one perpetrates the crime."—Frank W. Abagnale, author of Catch Me if You Can
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A practical guide written with mind blowing detail and clarity! A must read for anyone who values their privacy. Brilliantly narrated.

Mind Blowing

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Easy reading informative book to get you thinking. It is one of those books that should be in every IT/Cyber Security student or professional should have in their library.

Mandatory reading for anyone in IT/CyberSec

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While a couple of years old there is enough to make this highly relevant listening.

If this doesn't scare you, it should.

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Hmmmm now l am super informed does leaving a review compromise my invisibility…..?posted by…..anon!

Brilliant

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While some points are clear and obvious, I did learn something new. Very good read if you’re looking to protect your privacy online. While I don’t need to go to the extremes they outline, it helps my peace of mind knowing I’m doing what I can.

Interesting read - helpful

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Really enjoyed the inside and stories in this book. That go alongside each chapter on how to stay invisible in todays internet.

Very well informed book

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Wow! Mitnick has presented a wealth of information on how to protect your privacy, as best you can, living in this already digital world where, if everything is not connected yet, it soon will be. George Orwell's 1984 appears to have been a warning to the working public and used as a play book for the IT kings (the real rulers of the world).
You CAN employ some or all of the recommendations in this book, but its going to cost you for burner phones, tablets and a type of personal deduxation and vigilance that most people don't/ won't have. One slip in your vigilance- all your data will be found and linked.
Also, using some items, web apps requires a trust that those gathering the data don't already own the site and have set it up as a proxy net to catch those less "trusting".
Currently if you live in planet Earth you are being tracked....for what future purpose, who knows, but laws can always be retroactive so there's no way to go alone to get along.
Fantastic book, wish I knew about it 15 years ago.

Privacy is dying, your fingerprints are everywhere

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Looked forward to listening to all the anecdotes every morning! I learnt so much, and it’s shocking how difficult it is to protect our privacy these days. I can’t imagine how much more has changed since this book was published!
Great voice performance too!
Highly recommend this book for EVERYONE!

Enthralling to the end!

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I'm a cybersec student and found while this confirmed most of what I knew the anecdotes to be pretty entertaining. I would recommend it to all my friends and family. Ray Porter is now my favourite narrator of all the audio books I've ever listened to, very compelling listening.

Great book, even better narration.

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In this day and age I think people too easily overlook online personal security. This book talks about how to stay safe online by keeping your data from prying eyes. With the recent NSA/Snowden and Facebook scandals, no one can be one-hundred percent sure where their data is going, which is why it's very important to lock as much of it down as you can. I have read a number of other books written by Kevin Mitnick and I can say; all of them have had compelling information. They're a real eye opener into today's surveillance state society. Everyone can listen, from complete technology novices to the more advanced and there's something to be had either way. I can definitely recommend The Art of Invisibility with a big thumbs-up!

A novel I think everyone should read

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