“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
In 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, Kevin Mitnick, once the world’s most elusive hacker, explains how digital privacy is compromised through routine online activity and outlines how it can be regained.
With experience penetrating and securing high-level systems, he shows how simple actions such as browsing or connecting to a network can leave behind data that is collected without consent.
Most people underestimate how much they reveal or how widely that information is shared. This book uncovers those unseen risks and offers a practical approach to protecting personal and professional privacy.
Mitnick shows how data moves through networks, where weak points often appear, and how attackers take advantage of them. He explains the systems that support surveillance and how they operate behind familiar tools and services. To reduce exposure, the book outlines specific steps users can take, such as strengthening password habits and securing communication.
Each recommendation is drawn from real scenarios and reflects methods that have been tested in high-risk environments.
The guidance in this book is designed for professionals responsible for protecting sensitive information. It addresses the types of threats that often go unnoticed during routine technology use. Mitnick emphasizes informed decision-making and stronger awareness, helping readers take control before small risks become larger problems.
The Art of Invisibility encourages a more careful approach to privacy, supported by detailed instruction and a thorough look at how security failures occur.
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