Hacker's Guide to OS X

$40.99

Taxes may apply at checkout.

Hacker's Guide to OS X

Exploiting OS X from the Root Up

Operating systems Computer security

Authors: Alijohn Ghassemlouei, Robert Bathurst, Russ Rogers

Dinosaur mascot

Language: English

Published by: Syngress

Published on: 31st December 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 5 Mb

ISBN: 9781597499545


About the Book

Written by two experienced penetration testers, the material presented discusses the basics of the OS X environment and its vulnerabilities. Including but not limited to; application porting, virtualization utilization, and offensive tactics at the kernel, OS, and wireless level. This book provides a comprehensive in-depth guide to exploiting and compromising the OS X platform while offering the necessary defense and countermeasure techniques that can be used to stop hackers.

Additional Resources

As a resource to the reader, the companion website will provide links from the authors, commentary, and updates.

Key Features

  • Provides relevant information including some of the latest OS X threats
  • Easily accessible to those without any prior OS X experience
  • Useful tips and strategies for exploiting and compromising OS X systems
  • Includes discussion of defensive and countermeasure applications and how to use them
  • Covers mobile iOS vulnerabilities

Show moreShow less