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by David H. Freedman (Contributor), Charles C. Mann
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Reviews Amazon.com At Large is an amazingly granular book that will appeal to computer junkies everywhere, but may not serve as the public rallying cry it wants to be. The story centers on the exploits of a young hacker known as both phantomd and Infomaster and the terror he inflicts on computer systems worldwide. The essential question raised by Freedman and Mann is: if phantomd, who is both physically and mentally handicapped, can penetrate into university, corporation, and military systems through sheer tenacity, what will stop the legions of better-equipped, more intelligent cybercriminals from doing far worse? Their conclusion is not pretty. Each chapter is peppered with plenty of juicy, foreboding quotes from security professionals, industry insiders, and government officials prophesizing the next wave of computer crime and terrorism. The estimations of Internet security are right on the money though. The technical writing is superb, clear, and precise. Anyone could pick this book up and understand the exploits of the hackers and their larger ramifications, but the thorough descriptions and numerous footnotes eventually slow the story's pace down. This is a shame as the ending is worth reaching.
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