Kevin Mitnick—one of the most famous social engineers in the world—popularized the term “social engineering.” He explained that it is much easier to trick someone into revealing a password for a system than to exert the effort of hacking into the system. Mitnick claims that this social engineering tactic was the single–most effective method in his arsenal. This indispensable book examines a variety of maneuvers that are aimed at deceiving unsuspecting victims, while it also addresses ways to prevent social engineering threats.

Examines social engineering, the science of influencing a target to perform a desired task or divulge information
Arms you with invaluable information about the many methods of trickery that hackers use in order to gather information with the intent of executing identity theft, fraud, or gaining computer system access
Reveals vital steps for preventing social engineering threats
Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking does its part to prepare you against nefarious hackers—now you can do your part by putting to good use the critical information within its pages.

From the Back Cover
“Chris Hadnagy has penned the ultimate text on social engineering. Meticulously researched and teeming with practical applications, this brilliant book offers solutions to very real problems and ever–present dangers to your business — and even to yourself. Truly groundbreaking.”
—Kevin Hogan, author of The Science of Influence: How to Get Anyone to Say “Yes” in 8 Minutes or Less
Discover the secrets of expert con men and human hackers

No matter how sophisticated your security equipment and procedures may be, their most easily exploitable aspect is, and has always been, the human infrastructure. The skilled, malicious social engineer is a weapon, nearly impossible to defend against.

This book covers, in detail, the world′s first framework for social engineering. It defines, explains, and dissects each principle, then illustrates it with true stories and case studies from masters such as Kevin Mitnick, renowned author of The Art of Deception. You will discover just what it takes to excel as a social engineer. Then you will know your enemy.

Tour the Dark World of Social Engineering

Learn the psychological principles employed by social engineers and how they′re used

Discover persuasion secrets that social engineers know well

See how the crafty crook takes advantage of cameras, GPS devices, and caller ID

Find out what information is, unbelievably, available online

Study real–world social engineering exploits step by step

“Most malware and client–side attacks have a social engineering component to deceive the user into letting the bad guys in. You can patch technical vulnerabilities as they evolve, but there is no patch for stupidity, or rather gullibility. Chris will show you how it′s done by revealing the social engineering vectors used by today′s intruders. His book will help you gain better insight on how to recognize these types of attacks.”
—Kevin Mitnick, Author, Speaker, and Consultant

Custom-colour character backlighting* lets you easily locate the correct keys, even in the dark
Integrated USB audio with separate headphone and Microphone jacks and mute buttons
Twelve programmable G-keys
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 hub port
Use the game/desktop mode switch to disable the Windows/Context Menu keys

Technical Details
The Voodoo Knife Block offers a stylish and unique design, by designer Raffaele Lannello.
Supplied complete with heavy gauge durable stainless steel blade knives.
The original authorised version
Razor sharp precision cutting blades and 25 year warranty.
Available in red and black. NB: Gold finish and pink colours are now no longer available.

Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE brings a world of entertainment to you. Instantly stream movies and TV from Netflix-in crystal-clear HD, or download game add-ons like new levels, characters, maps and songs. Easily jump right into online multiplayer fun and play along with friends around the world. Plus, get your favorite music from Last.fm, connect with friends on Facebook and post Tweets on Twitter. And Kinect will make your entertainment more extraordinary. Imagine controlling a movie with the wave of your hand or video chatting on your TV. Xbox LIVE is your connection to more games, entertainment and fun (paid subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold required).

250GB Hard Drive
The internal, removable 250GB hard drive offers plenty of space to save games, HD TV and movies, music, pictures, game add-ons, demos and more.

Comes Bundled with Kinect
Kinect brings games and entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways – no controller required. Easy to use and instantly fun, Kinect gets everyone off the couch moving, laughing and cheering. See a ball? Kick it. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in. Even control an HD movie with a wave of the hand. Featuring a dedicated, specialized port, the Xbox 360 250GB is built to connect seamlessly with the Kinect Sensor.

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller (Black)
This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller features a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on two AA batteries.

Xbox 360 Headset (Black)
Chat with friends on Xbox LIVE, or team up and jump in with multiplayer game play.

More Ports
Connect more accessories and storage solutions with added USB ports. Now with a total of 5, (3 back/2 front) you’ll find more places to plug and play. Plus, in addition to the standard Ethernet port and HDMI output, we’ve added an integrated optical audio out port for an easier connection to the booming sound of your A/V receiver.

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Cha-ching! Take advantage of the very best value for all the goodness of gold! Your Xbox LIVE Gold membership lets you connect and play with friends around the world and instantly stream HD movies and TV on Sky with Sky Player.*

Xbox LIVE 12 Month Gold Subscription Card includes:

Online multiplayer gaming
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Connect with friends using Facebook
Post Tweets on Twitter
Personalized music from Last.fm and Zune

Gold-exclusive discounts
Early access to content

The word spread through the hacking underground like some unstoppable new virus: Someone—some brilliant, audacious crook—had just staged a hostile takeover of an online criminal network that siphoned billions of dollars from the US economy.

The FBI rushed to launch an ambitious undercover operation aimed at tracking down this new kingpin; other agencies around the world deployed dozens of moles and double agents. Together, the cybercops lured numerous unsuspecting hackers into their clutches. . . . Yet at every turn, their main quarry displayed an uncanny ability to sniff out their snitches and see through their plots.

The culprit they sought was the most unlikely of criminals: a brilliant programmer with a hippie ethic and a supervillain’s double identity. As prominent “white-hat” hacker Max “Vision” Butler, he was a celebrity throughout the programming world, even serving as a consultant to the FBI. But as the black-hat “Iceman,” he found in the world of data theft an irresistible opportunity to test his outsized abilities. He infiltrated thousands of computers around the country, sucking down millions of credit card numbers at will. He effortlessly hacked his fellow hackers, stealing their ill-gotten gains from under their noses. Together with a smooth-talking con artist, he ran a massive real-world crime ring.

And for years, he did it all with seeming impunity, even as countless rivals ran afoul of police.

Yet as he watched the fraudsters around him squabble, their ranks riddled with infiltrators, their methods inefficient, he began to see in their dysfunction the ultimate challenge: He would stage his coup and fix what was broken, run things as they should be run—even if it meant painting a bull’s-eye on his forehead.

Through the story of this criminal’s remarkable rise, and of law enforcement’s quest to track him down, Kingpin lays bare the workings of a silent crime wave still affecting millions of Americans. In these pages, we are ushered into vast online-fraud supermarkets stocked with credit card numbers, counterfeit checks, hacked bank accounts, dead drops, and fake passports. We learn the workings of the numerous hacks—browser exploits, phishing attacks, Trojan horses, and much more—these fraudsters use to ply their trade, and trace the complex routes by which they turn stolen data into millions of dollars. And thanks to Poulsen’s remarkable access to both cops and criminals, we step inside the quiet, desperate arms race that law enforcement continues to fight with these scammers today.

Ultimately, Kingpin is a journey into an underworld of startling scope and power, one in which ordinary American teenagers work hand in hand with murderous Russian mobsters and where a simple Wi-Fi connection can unleash a torrent of gold worth millions.

Kevin Mitnick, the world’s most wanted computer hacker, managed to hack into some of the country’s most powerful – and seemingly impenetrable – agencies and companies. By conning employees into giving him private information and maneuvering through layers of security, he gained access to data that no one else could. The suspenseful heart of the book unfolds as Mitnick disappears on a three-year run from the FBI. He creates fake identities, finds jobs at a law firm and hospital, and keeps tabs on his myriad pursuers – all while continuing to hack into computer systems and phone company switches that were considered flawless. A modern, technology-driven adventure story, GHOST IN THE WIRES is a dramatic account of the joy of outsmarting security programs, the satisfaction of code-cracking, and the thrill of unbelievable escape.
About the Author
The world’s most famous (former) computer hacker has been the subject of countless news and magazine articles and one-time ‘most wanted’ criminal of cyberspace, on the run from the bewildered Feds. Now a security consultant, he has spoken to audiences at conventions around the world, been on dozens of major national TV and radio shows and testified in front of Congress.

And the only reason we use them when we’re not working is to remind us that we’ve got to get up and do something really important – like collect the car before it gets a ticket or watch SpongeBob Squarepants before the Saturday morning hangover really kicks in.

Aurora Colour Changing Clock All of which is why we’re slightly cautious when it comes to selling alarm clocks. For us, they have to possess something very special to elevate them above their status of annoying but necessary everyday accessories. Thankfully the mesmerising Aurora Colour Changing Clock is more than a mere alarm clock; it’s an inspired, chameleon-like block of spellbinding design genius.

Aurora Colour Changing Clock Why? Well, this über-funky clock is encased in gorgeously tactile translucent rubber that quietly changes colour (The Touch lights up initially for 30 seconds) on the hour, every hour. The ethereal glow that emanates from the Aurora is truly hypnotising and we guarantee you’ll be lying there with baited breath waiting for the next colour change to gently bathe your bedside table in a glorious new shade of whatever (a highly relaxing experience in itself). This smart cube of mood lighting can be set to cycle through its 12 colour variations by glowing one colour per hour, or through a preset lighting sequence. The choice is yours. A gentle tap is all it takes to turn the light show off.

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This arcade-style cabinet features a reassuringly chunky joystick and eight full-sized buttons that wirelessly integrate with your iPad’s internal jiggery pokery, allowing you to play various retro titles downloadable via the Atari Greatest Hits app. Mum, lend us 10p.

aaron’s stunt double playing with iCade

Works with hundreds of iPad games!
As well as a whole heap of Atari classics, new and existing apps can be easily updated to work with iCade. Ooh, Angry Birds with a retro twist. This really is one of the greatest iPad accessories we’ve ever seen. On the rare occasions you’re not twiddling its high quality joystick, the iCade doubles up as stylish stand for your iPad. Put it on your desk and we guarantee you’ll be unable to resist a quick game of Asteroids every time you pass. Game (and life) over!
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horizontal or vertical placement

You can place the iPad in the cradle to suit the game you’re playing
Please Note:

iPad not included
Self assembly is required (includes tools needed)
Download the Atari Greatest Hits App from the Apple App Store (You get one game free – more games available to purchase on this platform)

Product Features:

Authentic, full-sized controls for a genuine arcade experience
High-quality iPad-cradle specifically designed for a safe, secure fit
Retro cabinet design that is fun, nostalgic and great looking
Compatible with hundreds of games for iPad
Compatible with iPad 1 and iPad 2
Connects to your iPad wirelessly via Bluetooth

packaging
Contents:

iCade
Allen key (for assembly)
Assembly instructions
Quickstart guide
1 Year warranty

Battery Requirements:

2x AA batteries, included

Dimensions:

Measures approximately 40.8cm(H) x 25.6cm(H) x 26.5cm(D)

New iPad games with iCade support:

You can still use iCade with Atari’s Greatest Hits App and access 100 of your favourite retro gaming titles, now there’s even more fun to be had with the release of loads of new iCade compatible Apps.
Arcade Jumper
Atari Greatest Hits
Bob’s Action Racing
Compression HD
Diversion HD
Emerald Mine
EnbornX
Flashback
Freeesh
Frogger Decades
GoatUp
Hummingz Evo HD
Hungry Master
Interstellar Force
Ironstar Arena
Match Panic
Meganoid
Minotaur Rescue
Minotron 2112
Moss Speed Run
Muffin Knight
No Gravity
Pac-Man Lite
Pac-Man
Plum Crazy
Pluzzle Bot Blast
Retroid
Sideways Racing
Space Inversion
Space Inversion Puzzle
Stardash
Super Drill Panic
Super Mega Worm
The Exterminator
Torpedo Run Free
Velocispider
Vertex Blaster
Warblade HD

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Preloaded with ink, these zeitgeist-riding rubber stamps let you whack an unequivocal thumbs up/thumbs down on objects in the real world. Photo of Justin Bieber? Dislike! Kerry Katona’s advice column? Dislike! Letter from the Inland Revenue? Dislike! Homework? Dislike! Faulty goods? Dislike! Restaurant comment card? Dislike…Dislike! Dislike! Aargh! Actually, we hate most things so don’t listen to us.

Armed with a pair of Like and Dislike Stamps you can give your opinion, no matter how unfair, with one almighty thlump. Verbalising your uninformed observations? How terribly old fashioned.

Please Note:

Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.
This product includes ink. Do not drink or ingest as it may have adverse effect on your body
This product is not associated with Facebook, Inc. Any trademarks that may be depicted are the property of their respective owners. No connection between such owners is implied.

Product features:

Like or Dislike real documents via these all in-one easy to use social network stamps
Includes 1x Like and 1x Dislike Stamp
Self-inking stamps.

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Perfect for vloggers, vain interviewers, solo tourists and gurning roller coaster nuts, this idiot-proof rechargeable gizmo is the world’s first dual-lens video camera. Capable of capturing both front and rear video and audio footage, it will totally redefine the way you view the art of moviemaking. ‘Ooh, look at me crying whilst filming little Johnnie’s first steps.’

A lovely slim piece of technology perfect for carrying around everywhere and capturing all sorts of reactions
With 3x digital zoom and a weighted handle to allow steady recording of all that high-quality (640×480) video to SD card (expandable), getting in on the action has never been easier. And with two separate feeds you can flip between front and rear viewpoints on the Twin’s integrated LCD screen.

Lovely big and easy to use buttons
Sadly the software doesn’t allow you to produce a 50/50 split screen or picture-in-picture, but it will show you exactly what you’ve recorded in real time, to you, to me. It’s like watching live rolling news without the infuriating ticker text. ‘I’m talking to you live from outside my banjaxed flatmate’s bedroom…I’m going in…Oh no, the carnage!’ Talking of late night shenanigans, the Twin Video has front and rear lights so recording bedside vlogs or Most Haunted-style japes is easy.

Remote, TV Out and Mini USB ports
Needless to say uploading your efforts to YouTube and Facebook is a doddle. You can even watch your vids on the TV via video out connections. Those Ion boffins really have nearly thought of everything. In fact you’re probably pulling your impressed face at this very moment, but unless you get ordering you’ll never see it in all its gobsmacked glory. Here’s lookin’ at you (and me), vid!

Product Features:

Capture front and rear video and audio feeds
Great for interviews, vlogs, and creating videos for YouTube
High-quality 640 x 480, 30 fps picture resolution
3 x digital zoom for getting close to your subject
Connect to your TV with composite video output (NTSC, PAL)
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Tripod mountable for steady recording
Light on both sides for night-time recording
SD Card expandable

Box Contents:

Twin Video Camera
USB Cable
Composite Video Cable
Soft neoprene case and lanyard
Software CD (PC Only)
Lithium-Ion battery
Weighted handle
Quick start guide
Safety instructions and Warranty info

Dimensions:

Measures: 65mm x 110mm x 23mm

Requires:

PC Only: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7. With Pentium IV 1.6 GHz or AMD Athlon or above. 512MB RAM, Microsoft Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or higher. Apple Quicktime 7.0 or higher. USB 2.0 port

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