[aclug-L] Re: Hacking Linux Exposed

[Ironrose <amccadden@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have the book and I really like it, but then again I am a M$ refugee and
a Linux newbie.  I don't like being paranoid but my linux box had been
hacked into while it was wide open to the internet on RR.  It isn't RR's
fault or anyone elses fault.  I just had a false sense of security and
thought that since I was running linux, that my computer would be safe
from hackers.  My thinking was that I don't have anything valuable on my
hard drive, just a few celtic *.mp3 files and some nature *.jpg files.  I
had had remote logons and my computer had been used as a jump for
spammers.  Other things may have been going on that I am still not aware
of.  With Jeff Vian's help I now have a secure linux firewall and I have 3
linux computers behind the firewall.  I am a happy camper now and I am
really wanting to learn more about the security.  I still don't understand
why anyone would want to hack into someone else's computer -- isn't it
like picking a lock and getting into someone's house?

I vote that it is a good book and well worth the money.  Another good book
is Maximum Linux Security written by a former hacker.  There is some
overlap of info but written from slightly different views.  Jesse --
suggest that your wife give you the book as an early Christmas present and
she can get an early Christmas present also.  Sound like a fair trade?
Good luck ~Ironrose

"gLaNDix (Jesse Kaufman)" wrote:

> Has anyone checked out Hacking Linux Exposed yet?  I've skimmed over
> Hacking Exposed (2nd ed) in book stores and am getting it for christmas
> (my wife bought it in front of me, then tortured me by not letting me
> open it until christmas!  how cruel! : ^ ), but i wouldn't mind having
> something a little more centered on linux security...
>
> if you've read it, let me know if you liked/disliked the book!
>
> thx,
> gLaNDix
>
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