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Liked It “As a computer professional and networking guy, I remember the details of this case as if it were yesterday - I was a senior in high school when the suspect was finally caught and put on trial. |
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“As a computer professional and networking guy, I remember the details of this case as if it were yesterday - I was a senior in high school when the suspect was finally caught and put on trial.
Malcolm C wrote this review Tuesday, September 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Mr. Stoll gives a wonderful accounting of his actions over the year or so that he became the country's foremost hacker hunter, detailing in delicious detail the total lack of support her received from the "three letter entities" that represented law-enforcement.
A fun read, and a good primer in why computer security is as bad as it is today. The technology may have changed (Arpanet is the Internet, we use IM instead of finger), but the story is still the same - someone, somewhere, just doesn't care about the security of his network enough to test, retest, and validate it.”
“If you like books based on government "issues" and things of the past then you'll like this one. It leaves you wondering how much is real and how much is fiction.”
Faith L wrote this review Wednesday, August 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting read, makes you want to know more about computer security.”
Charles M wrote this review Friday, July 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great book! An easy read and a must for computer lovers. Take you back when command line was the king.”
Azkiel wrote this review Sunday, June 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“ An ok read from the era of dial up modems.”
trebilco wrote this review Saturday, March 28 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Its one of the great spy book I have ever read.... starts with investigation of 75 Cents and proceeds the investigation for more then 3 years to bring them behind bar... hats off !!”
kamal wrote this review Wednesday, March 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Here's a thrilling and slappy true story of spies and espionage featuring a Berkeley hippie as he tails a Russian computer hacker through the volatile corridors of the young Internet.
Ben B wrote this review Sunday, August 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Author Cliff Stoll gives his first-hand account with a welcoming, direct writing style. He doesn't run wild with tech-y computer speak that banks on any reader's insidership. The fun is unreserved, and despite the situation's true graveness (the United States' defense system was nearly compromised), Stoll delivers it with Pink-Panther-like hilarity while steering the awkward team made of he, the good-natured yet unruly Frank Zappa type, and the cold, tight Federal Bureau of Investigation. ”“I couldn't stop reading this book. I read the entire thing in one day. I loved it.”
jdean wrote this review Monday, January 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the earliest true stories of a hacker that gave us a framework for what is to come in the years ahead. Alex”
Alex Hutchinson wrote this review Wednesday, December 5 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
