Hacking for Dummies, 8/e

Hacking For Dummies – Learn How Hackers Think and Protect Your Data

Want to understand how hackers target computers, networks, applications and sensitive information? Hacking For Dummies provides a practical introduction to hacking and cybersecurity from a defensive perspective, helping readers understand common cyber threats and the techniques used to protect against them.

This cybersecurity book explains complex security concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language. Learn how hackers attempt to access sensitive data and discover practical ways to strengthen your security, identify vulnerabilities and protect your devices, networks and applications.

You will learn about ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, network security, cloud security, phishing scams, AI-generated scams, IoT security and data protection. The updated content also addresses modern security challenges created by artificial intelligence, connected devices and hybrid work environments.

Key topics covered include:

• Understand common hacking techniques used to target individuals and businesses
• Learn how to protect personal and business data from cyber threats
• Recognize phishing scams and other social engineering attacks
• Assess network and cloud configurations from a hacker's perspective
• Explore vulnerability assessment and penetration testing concepts
• Understand cybersecurity risks associated with AI and AI-generated scams
• Improve security for computers, networks, applications and connected devices
• Learn about IoT security and risks associated with lost or compromised devices
• Develop better online security and data protection practices

Hacking For Dummies is ideal for beginners, students, IT professionals, business users and anyone who wants to understand hacking and cybersecurity and learn practical ways to protect their information