Understand What Makes Hackers Tick and Protect Yourself Against Them

The Franzis textbooks of The hacking series explain comprehensively and also for users without prior knowledge understandable how hackers work and which programs and precautionary measures work effectively against cyber attacks.

Only recently infected that "WannaCry" malicious program Windows computers all over the world, causing chaos and great damage. After infesting a computer, the blackmail trojan encrypts valuable files on the target computer and asks users to pay ransom money in order to decrypt the data. Another malware attack is already running with “NotPetya”, which works on a very similar principle and also uses the “EternalBlue” hacking tool developed by the US secret service NSA.

In addition to large companies such as Deutsche Bahn, private individuals and their personal files such as documents and photos were also affected by “WannaCry”. While “WannaCry” was still primarily targeting older Windows versions, “NotPetya” also infiltrates newer systems and spreads to other computers via the company network.

Be it due to a poorly configured network or a wrong or missing update: It is often easy for hackers to gain access to company and private computers. To protect yourself against these attacks, you first have to get an overview of the various methods used by hackers. The Franzis textbooks of the Hacking series explain comprehensively and also for users without prior knowledge understandable how hackers work and which programs and precautionary measures work effectively against cyber attacks.

Secure Home and Company Networks with The Right Tools

One of the main distribution channels for malware, which was also used by the WannyCry and NotPetya attackers, is vulnerabilities in private and company networks. The fifth edition of the bestseller "Network Hacking" explains professional attack and defense techniques against hackers and data thieves and shows how home and company networks can be effectively secured. From the keylogger to the rootkit, various attack tools and the best countermeasures against them are explained, but the most important findings from the NSA affair can also be found in the almost 700-page book.

Repel Hackers on The Web

To know how to protect yourself against hacking attacks on the Internet, you need to understand how hackers think. The book "Hacking on the Web" provides web developers with the necessary knowledge on around 500 pages so that their applications do not become a gateway for attackers. Using various scenarios, author Tim Philip Schäfers explains common attack vectors such as cross-site scripting and SQL injection and then shows which tools developers use to protect their web applications against these attacks. Code examples are used to explain how to effectively analyze program code for weaknesses in order to close gaps as early as the implementation phase.

Neutralize Harmful Emails

E-mails are an integral part of our everyday life. In the flood of electronic messages, we usually open them without really thinking about it - and thus open the door to our computers for hackers. Because despite the spam filter, dangerous e-mails that contain Trojans or viruses or try to get our data with bait offers or phishing often find their way into our mailboxes. In addition to technical background knowledge, the book “E-Mail Hacking” provides valuable tips on how to identify and successfully defend against such attempted attacks. This book is a helpful reference work for more email security even for users without prior technical knowledge.

Your Own Hacking Laboratory

If you have always wanted to try out how a hacker works, the “Hacking Handbook” is exactly the right thing for you. With the help of free programs, you can easily and legally set up your own hacking laboratory, with which you can learn step by step how to carry out penetration tests on your own system. Be it spying on-network data or cracking passwords: Once you know how the hackers' methods work, you can better protect yourself against them and even forestall them. Try the best total security software to keep yourself ahead of hackers' attacks.