Online games, including World of Warcraft, EverQuest, Second Life, and online poker have taken the computer world by storm. In this chapter download from Exploiting Online Games: Cheating Massively Distributed Systems, explore the kinds of attacks and hacking techniques to which online games are vulnerable. By better understanding these vulnerabilities, game developers will be able ...

In an age where society relies so heavily on electronic communication, the need for information security is constantly increasing. In this sample chapter from The Best Damn Firewall Book Period, take an overview of network security in general and Internet security in particular. Learn why it’s necessary and how you can create a comprehensive security ...