Hacking: The Art of Exploitation (2nd Edition)

Unlock the secrets of hacking from the inside out. Hacking: The Art of Exploitation isn’t just about running exploits—it’s about understanding how they work. Jon Erickson takes readers deep into the world of C programming, assembly language, memory manipulation, shellcode, cryptography, and network security. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned coder, this book offers a hands-on approach to learning the art and science of hacking. With a bundled LiveCD Linux environment, readers can practice buffer overflows, format string attacks, shellcode injection, and cryptographic exploits—all in a safe sandbox. From dissecting system memory to hijacking TCP connections, this international bestseller is a must-have for anyone serious about cybersecurity.

Features:

• Genre: Computer Security / Ethical Hacking / Programming

• Author: Jon Erickson

• Format: Paperback + LiveCD

• ISBN: 1-59327-144-1

• Pages: ~450

• Publisher: No Starch Press

• Price: $54.95 USD

• Topics Covered:

  • C and Assembly Programming

  • Buffer Overflows & Format Strings

  • Shellcode & Exploits

  • Network Hacking & TCP Hijacking

  • Cryptographic Weaknesses & Wireless Attacks

  • Countermeasures & Polymorphic Shellcode