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The first two books in this series “Stealing the Network: How to Own the Box” and “Stealing the Network: How to Own a Continent” have become classics in the Hacker and Infosec communities because of their chillingly realistic depictions of criminal hacking techniques. In this third installment, the all-star cast of authors tackle the fastest growing crime in the world: Identity Theft. Now, the criminal hackers readers have grown to both love and hate try to cover their tracks and vanish into thin air… ... Read more

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A good entry into a sometimes difficult subject
This book is a good read for people who are technical, but not information security experts.I see from Amazon that there are other books in the series; I will definitely be reading them soon.

It is a fictionalized account of people (on both sides of the enforcement/criminal side) who are dealing with identity theft and forgery. I would recommend that anyone who has questions about identity theft gives this book a look - it's definitely opened my eyes.

The technical sections are useful illustrations for those who understand them, but the main thrust of the book is in the concepts applied.Anyone who does not understand the details of the technical approaches would still be able to understand the plot movement and basic areas where they may want to bolster their own identity security.

Great continuation of the series
I give it 5 stars because not only is it a great hacker thriller but the use of character names from the 80s movie Real Genius cracks me up.Its like the movie's sequel.

One of the most innovative adn unique books on the mindset of a hacker
This book is hard to put down! It was like looking into a window of the underground world that most people, even those in the Information Security Industry, are unaware exists. The technical aspects in thoe book gave the storyline a credibility that other books lack. The characters were colorful and well developed. The book opened my eyes to the very real threat of identity theft and how identities are "harevsted" and used as currency on the blackmarket by organized crime and malicious entities such as terrorist organizationa. Great read that will not diassapoint you.

More fun from the most imaginative security writers on the scene
I reviewed the first Stealing book in May 2003, and the second in September 2004.I liked the two earlier books, and the third book -- Stealing the Network: How to 0wn an Identity (STNHT0AI) -- is also a fun read.The book is most impressive when it outlines plausible scenarios for identity theft, penetrating wireless networks, and compromising Hushmail.Although some of the writing is rough, I still recommend reading this book.

I'd like to point out a few aspects of the book that hooked my attention.First, Ch 3 explains how to assume a college student's identity.1. Steal pre-approved credit card applications from neighborhood mailboxes.2. Identify a likely target, and find that person's date of birth and parent's names using online family tree databases.3. Buy NetDetective and obtain the target's SSN.4. Get a real driver's license from a thief who stole DMV equipment.5. Intercept at mail box the credit cardapplied for in step 1. 6. Apply for a real birth certificate using the credit card obtained in the previous step. 7. Intercept at mail box the real birth certificate mailed to the target's home.Aside from the SSN acquisition, that scenario is plausible and incredibly scary!

The second scenario that left a lasting impression appears in Ch 8.Jay Beale explains how to compromise and read mail exchanged through Hushmail.The crux of the matter is obtaining control of Hushmail's DNS servers.At the end of his chapter, Jay notes that Hushmail's DNS servers were compromised in April 2005.I thought his chapter contained the best mix of story and clear technical explanations found in STNHT0AI.

It is very helpful to have read at least the previous Stealing book prior to STNHT0AI.At times it felt like I was watching the second Back to the Future movie, where Marty sees different aspects of events that took place in the first movie.I was also completely shocked by the hints left at the end of the book, and the abrupt ending left me waiting to resolve the cliffhanger.I look forward to reading Stealing the Network: How to Own a Shadow later this year.

How about some proofreaders?
Good story, followed through pretty well from STN:Continent, which I haven't read in quite some time, so I didn't really do much cross-referencing, so take that comment for what it's worth.My two major issues with the book were:
1) Apparent lack of proofing whatsoever.In some cases it appeared that the author had stopped typing mid-sentence and picked up some time later, forgetting what exactly they had said because they had previously stopped typing mid-sentence. (re-read for example) At one point a whole paragraph was in there twice in a row.This sort of thing frazzled me a bit as I was reading it, and took away from the immersion to an extent.Each chapter was written by a different author so this is not a consitant trend through the entire book. There is some good writing in there as well.
2) More story, less technical stuff.This seemed a bit more 'novel-y' than the previous books, I kind of didn't like that aspect of it. That was just me though.Some of it was pretty good though, and a fun read, like the chapter about Knoll Jr. as well as the Blacktower chapter.All-in-all, I'd have to say that I liked the first STN [:box] the best, but that's just me.The cohesiveness of the story between chapters seemed to be better in this one [Identity] than STN:Continent, though.

Overall I give it three stars because I am a grammar nazi but you might enjoy it more.I recommend it if you've read the previous ones. ... Read more

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Insightful good reading
Like the many other Andrew M. Greeley books, the focus is on the qualities and interaction of a few people. The mystery element is deftly handled. Father Greeley's unique perspective gives this subseries from the Sermon on the Mount a special flavor which makes the reader think.

Happy are the Merciful
ISBN 0515107263 - I'm probably prejudiced.Greeley - and Father Blackie - live in MY Chicago.There really are two; the one that you'll find in books by people who've never been here and the one that those who've lived here know.The difference is evident in little things, like the way Greeley refers to a Chicago neighborhood by it's current and former names while other authors do well to figure out where North, South and West Chicago begin and end.

Terry Scanlan comes to Father Blackie for help - Terry's managed to get a conviction in a high profile murder case and he's not happy about it.The adopted daughter of the wealthy Turners has been sentenced to die for killing the people who had taken her in as a young child.At first, she'd seemed guilty to him, and she had a sizeable fortune as a motive.Still, the more time passed, the less guilty she seemed.Of course, falling in love with the accused didn't make it easier for Terry.Bishop Ryan loves a good locked-room mystery and can't resist "poking around".With a little supernatural guidance, the help of the North Wabash Avenue Irregulars and his own detective skills, Blackie Ryan has everything he needs - except time.Seems the person who set this whole thing in motion would like to put a very final end to it, and Blackie, before he can figure it out!

I love Father Blackie's books, and not only because of the Chicago connection.I like the happy and intelligent Ryan clan as a whole and have to laugh a little at all the swearing going on around, and by, the Most Reverend John Blackwood Ryan.The book does date itself a little, with a car phone (as opposed to cell phones) and the Compaq 386/20, but those are little and unimportant details.For a good mystery that won't melt your brain trying to keep you guessing, Greeley's always good.

Dependable author
Andrew Greeley can always be counted on for an entertaining "whodunit"?In this installment of the Blackie Ryan series, Father Ryan is asked to help an idealistic young prosecuting attorney, Terry Scanlan, in the case of Clare Turner.Scanlan was instrumental in getting a conviction against Turner, but in the meantime he has fallen in love with her and is convinced of her innocence.Claire's parents were brutally murdered and she was the only one with motive (a huge inheritance) and opportunity (she was in the house with them at the time of the murder.)Terry asks Father Ryan to use his contacts, influence, and sleuthing skills to help find the real killer and the Bishop is happy to oblige.Greeley fans old and new will enjoy this book.

Hang in there!
I am a huge Blackie Ryan fan, and have read just about every book in the series.My advice to readers of _Happy are the Merciful_ is to hang in there through the first half of the novel.It is not told from Blackie's point of view, but from that of an idealistic young district attorney.I actually gave up on this book about halfway into the D.A.'s narrative, because, though well-written, it just wasn't giving me the "Blackie fix" I crave in one of Greeley's novels.It turns out that the information provided in the D.A.'s narrative is information vital for the reader to fully comprehend the case once Blackie steps in.Without it, the story would just not work.Once you reach the portion of the novel where the narrative switches over to Fr. Blackie, you will NOT be disappointed!I am so glad I went back to this book, and would encourage Blackie fans to keep the faith. ... Read more

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Title: It's time for beautiful 'feminine blooms': the wisdom of the Syriac Fathers inspires feminine images of God.
Author: Antonia Ryan
Publication: National Catholic Reporter (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 31, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 42Issue: 22Page: 10(1)

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