Go H*ck Yourself: A Simple Introduction to Cyber Attacks and Defense

Learn firsthand just how easy a cyberattack can be.

Go Hack Yourself is an eye-opening, hands-on introduction to the world of hacking, from an award-winning cybersecurity coach. As you perform common attacks against yourself, you’ll be shocked by how easy they are to carry out—and realize just how vulnerable most people really are.

You’ll be guided through setting up a virtual hacking lab so you can safely try out attacks without putting yourself or others at risk. Then step-by-step instructions will walk you through executing every major type of attack, including physical access hacks, Google hacking and reconnaissance, social engineering and phishing, malware, password cracking, web hacking, and phone hacking. You’ll even hack a virtual car! You’ll experience each hack from the point of view of both the attacker and the target. Most importantly, every hack is grounded in real-life examples and paired with practical cyber defense tips, so you’ll understand how to guard against the hacks you perform.

You’ll learn:
 
How to practice hacking within a safe, virtual environmentHow to use popular hacking tools the way real hackers do, like Kali Linux, Metasploit, and John the RipperHow to infect devices with malware, steal and crack passwords, phish for sensitive information, and moreHow to use hacking skills for good, such as to access files on an old laptop when you can’t remember the passwordValuable strategies for protecting yourself from cyber attacks
You can’t truly understand cyber threats or defend against them until you’ve experienced them firsthand. By hacking yourself before the bad guys do, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to keep you and your loved ones safe.Now available exclusively from Amazon as an Online Course! Search for “Go Hack Yourself Online Course” to buy the video course today!

From the Publisher

‘Great introduction’

“This is a great introduction level book for someone looking to get a feel for hacking on various platforms.”

—Sam Zeigler, Security Researcher, Tripwire

‘Informative’

“Full of detailed, well-explained exercises . . . fascinating and informative . . . Anyone with a basic grasp of tech know-how should pick up this book, read it, apply its lessons in their own life, and share the knowledge they learned.”

—Joshua Allen Holm, opensource.com

‘Hands-on’

“Its practical, hands-on approach provides opportunities for readers to try out real hacking techniques in a safe, legal way.”

—Matt Burrough, Principal Penetration Testing Team Manager at Microsoft

About the Author

Dr. Bryson Payne is an award-winning cyber coach, professor, author, TEDx speaker, and the founding Director of the Center for Cyber Operations Education at the University of North Georgia. He has taught aspiring coders and cyber professionals at UNG since 1998, including coaching UNG’s #1-in-the-nation NSA Codebreaker Challenge cyber operations team. He served on the coaching staff for the national team representing the US at the 2021 International Cybersecurity Challenge. He enjoys working with K-12 schools worldwide to promote computer science and cybersecurity education, and is the author of Teach Your Kids to Code and Learn Java the Easy Way (both No Starch Press).

About the Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press (January 18, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718502001
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718502000
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.06 x 0.56 x 9.31 inches