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21 Reddit comments about Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker:

u/JusGoofyZ · 38 pointsr/IWantToLearn

For anyone that does read The Art of Invisibility I would also recommend reading Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World’s Most Wanted Hacker

It’s honestly a good read.

u/thisispiers · 12 pointsr/ProgrammerHumor

Kevin Mitnick's book about this sort of hacking "Ghost in the Wires" is a great read.

https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Wires-Adventures-Worlds-Wanted/dp/0316037729

u/Jimmy_Breeze · 7 pointsr/IAmA

His book, Ghost in the Wires. Very good read, can probably find it at your library.

Edit: this is a joke, I now realize. But you should still read the book.

u/chrispy9658 · 5 pointsr/sysadmin

I highly suggest "Ghost in the wires" by Kevin Mitnick. I really enjoyed it!

https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Wires-Adventures-Worlds-Wanted/dp/0316037729

u/xerxes225 · 5 pointsr/assholedesign

I highly recommend Ghost in the Wires. The guy evaded the FBI for years because he was able to tap and trace their own numbers and stay one step ahead.

u/kalinzange · 2 pointsr/sysadmin

Unfortunately, I don't have, Not sure if on Archive there's something.
Will Edit this once I can find a way of seeing removed texted.

Edit: FOUND IT

Here's the Text:

"Hi r/sysadmin

Each week I thought I'd post these SysAdmin tools, tips, tutorials etc with just one link to get it in your inbox each week. Let me know any ideas for future versions in the comments.

Here are the most interesting items that have come across our desks, laptops, phones this week. As always, I have no affiliation with any of these unless I explicitly state otherwise



A Free Tool

LetsMonitor.org(https://letsmonitor.org/) is a free service that alerts you when your site certificates are misconfigured or nearing expiration. Notifications can be sent to multiple contacts.

A SysAdmin Site

Wahl Network (http://wahlnetwork.com/) is a weekly technical blog with a focus on data-center technologies, business challenges, and new products and solutions. The site was founded by Chris Wahl in 2010, with a goal of providing technical solutions for SysAdmins.

Another Free Tool

Switch Miner (http://switchminer.sourceforge.net/). Ever have trouble figuring out what's connected where? Switch Miner is a port-discovery tool that can help locate all the devices connected to any switch. This handy utility can also discover and scan neighbouring switches via CDP. And best of all, it's free!

A Hacking Story

Ghost in the Wires (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316037729). This is the intriguing true story of Kevin Mitnick, who was the most-elusive computer hacker in history. He broke into networks at the world's biggest companies, all the while being pursued by the Feds. The complex cat-and-mouse game that ensued ultimately inspired permanent changes in the way companies protect their sensitive data.

A Server Room Tip

Here's a simple trick for physically tracing unlabelled server-room cables: Slide a velcro loop or binder clip along the cable until you reach the other end.


Have a fantastic week!!

u/crispyducks (-REMOVED 2 NOT VIOLATE SUB REDDIT RULES-)



Why am I doing this each week? (Updated)

I want to be mindful of the rules of the subreddit, so if you’d like to know more about my reasons for doing this, please visit the the sister post on /r/SysAdminBlogs here."

u/yertrude · 2 pointsr/HowToHack

> Im studying at college in telecommunication field right now, but i enjoy hacking atm, i've been learn hacking for 2 months. But are those two things related? (telecom and hacking) If yes, what skills i should focus on? Sorry for bad english tho

You will enjoy reading this book (for entertainment, not knowledge):
https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Wires-Adventures-Worlds-Wanted/dp/0316037729

Kevin Mitnick - Ghost In The Wires

He was a telecom hacker in the earlier days.

u/eckadagan · 2 pointsr/Overwatch

There is always a chance for former hackers to reform themselves..

https://smile.amazon.com/Ghost-Wires-Adventures-Worlds-Wanted/dp/0316037729

u/jeddhor · 2 pointsr/Defcon

I recommend The Hacker Ethic:

The Hacker Ethic https://www.amazon.com/dp/0375505660/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Kp2nDbAM9QMP1

Also Kevin Mitnick's book, Ghost in the Wires is a really good read:

Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316037729/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ar2nDb1YSE47W

I was really surprised no one mentioned either of these yet 😎

u/DrMarianus · 2 pointsr/ProjectMilSim

After loads of reading on the bus to work every day, here follows my reading list for military aviation:


Modern

  • Viper Pilot - memoir of an F-16 Wild Weasel pilot who flew in both Iraq Wars
  • A Nightmare's Prayer - memoir of a Marine Harrier Pilot flying out of Bagram.
  • Warthog - Story of the A-10C pilots and their many varied missions in Desert Storm
  • Hornets over Kuwait - Memoir of a Marine F/A-18 pilot during Desert Storm
  • Strike Eagle - Story of the brand new F-15C Strike Eagle pilots and their time in Desert Storm

    Vietnam

  • The Hunter Killers - look at the very first Wild Weasels, their inception, early development, successes, and failures
  • Low Level Hell - memoir of an OH-6 Air Cav pilot

    WWII

  • Unsung Eagles - various snapshots of the less well-known but arguably more impactful pilots and their missions during WWII (pilot who flew channel rescue in a P-47, morale demonstration pilot, etc.)
  • Stuka Pilot - memoir of the most prolific aviator of Nazi Germany (and an unapologetic Nazi) who killed hundreds of tanks with his cannon-armed Stuka
  • The First Team - more academic historical look at the first US Naval Aviators in WWII


    Overall/Other

  • Skunk Works - memoir of Ben Rich, head of Lockeed's top secret internal firm and his time working on the U-2, SR-71, and F-117 including anecdotes from pilots of all 3 and accounts of these remarkable planes' exploits.
  • Lords of the Sky - ambitious attempt to chronicle the rise and evolution of the "fighter pilot" from WWI to the modern day
  • Red Eagles: America's Secret MiGs - the story of the long-top secret group of pilots who evaluated and flew captured Soviet aircraft against US pilots to train them against these unknown foes.
  • Blind Man's Bluff: The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage - story of the US submarine fleet starting at the outbreak of the Cold War and their exploits



    Bonus non-military aviation

    I highly second the recommendations of Snow Crash, Cryptonomicon, and Diamond Age. I would also recommend:

  • Neuromancer - defined the cyberpunk genre
  • Ghost in the Wires - memoir of prolific hacker Kevin Mitnick
  • Starship Troopers - nothing like the movie
  • The Martian - fantastic read
  • Heir to the Empire - first of the Star Wars Thrawn Trilogy and the book that arguably sparked the growth of the Extended Universe of Star Wars
  • Devil in the White City - semi-fictional (mostly non-fiction) account of a serial killer who created an entire palace to capture and kill his prey during the Chicago World's Fair
  • Good Omens - dark comedy story of a demon and an angel trying to stop the end of the world because they like us too much
  • American Gods - fantastic story about how the old gods still walk among us
  • Dune - just read it
u/FlamingSnipers · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[Ghost in the Wires: My Adventures as the World's Most Wanted Hacker] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316037729/) this book sounds so fascinating!!!

u/OmegaVesko · 1 pointr/suggestmeabook

Given that you liked The Social Network and Jobs, I recommend Ghost in the Wires, Kevin Mitnick's autobiography. It's been years since I read it, but I recall it being quite action-packed and very interesting if you're even vaguely into tech.

u/modeski · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Hi there! Would love this book by Kevin Mitnick. Thanks for the contest and happy payday.

u/Cardinalsfreak · 1 pointr/sysadmin

Ghost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick

u/jr_0t · 1 pointr/homelab

Technology related would for sure be The Cuckoo's Egg, and Ghost in the Wires


Not tech related, Junky, American Psycho, and Kitchen Confidential

u/droiddayz · 1 pointr/webdev

Well the best book I ever read was ghost in the wires that's what got me interested in programming

u/3agl · 1 pointr/AirForce

A couple good recommendations I have (aside from Tom Clancy stuff which I read for recreation) are going to be

Guide to effective military writing

and

AF Officer's guide (Incredibly useful even as enlisted)

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I'm currently reading Ghost in the Wires, it's pretty neat. It's about this guy who hacked the FBI and then hacked their hack on him... pretty fun stuff. Talks a lot about the social engineering side of security.

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u/p3t3ypablo · 1 pointr/Documentaries

Much about this video reminds me of a book called "Ghost in the Wires". It's a firsthand account of Kevin Mitnick, one of the best hackers around.

Kevin details his entire life from the moment he discovered how to mess with a phone, to stealing all kinds of data from the biggest companies around via social engineering and hacking.

He is continuously chased by the FBI and has to assume new identities. The best part is that he does it all for the thrill of it, and continues to do it even after being arrested several times.

The book is actually quite humorous, very well written, and packed with tons of crazy true stories. Highly recommend!

EDIT: Amazon Link

u/dontspamjay · 1 pointr/audiobooks

Ghost in the Wires - The story of famed hacker Kevin Mitnick

Any Mary Roach Book if you like Science

In the Heart of the Sea - The true story behind Moby Dick

The Omnivore's Dilemma - A great walk through our food landscape

Gang Leader for a Day - Behavioral Economist embeds with a Chicago Gang

Shadow Divers - My first audiobook. It's a thriller about a scuba discovery of a Nazi Submarine on the Eastern US coast.

The Devil In The White City - A story about a serial killer at the Chicago World's Fair of 1893

u/jamkey · -1 pointsr/sysadmin

The original hacker Kevin Mitnick (the first anti-hacker law was written due to his activity) wrote a pretty gripping book called "Ghost in the Wire" and it's pretty good in audiobook format too. I've listened to it more than once. You learn how a hacker thinks and attacks and realize that social engineering is almost always where experienced/competent hackers start (when trying to penetrate a "valued" target, not so much with broad scraping).

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https://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Wires-Adventures-Worlds-Wanted/dp/0316037729