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I have tried hacking before, years ago with no success. There are a lot more tools now (I've learned) and I'm sure there is a lot more info online but finding the right info and things that actually work can be a daunting task in itself. You can find the info you need online for anything these days if you want to work that hard. I don't. I especially like all the screen shots. I hate it when the instructions take you through multiple steps and then show you a screenshot. When mine doesn't look like theirs, I have no clue where I went wrong. Thanks to all those screenshots, that doesn't happen with this book. Big plus!

I saw this book and thought it would make an interesting summer project. And it has been! Setting up the lab was challenging but the instructions were great. Be prepared for a lot of "I did it!" rushes as you work through this book. I especially enjoyed the Exploit Development chapters. I can't compare it to other books on the subject but you won't be disappointed with this one. It is truly a great book for beginners on the subject. It does not make you an expert but I feel I know enough to be of use on a team
of pentesters.

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