How I Accidentally Gave a 5-Hour Security Masterclass for Crypto Traders
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It all started with a message from a friend: “They’re looking for an information security specialist for a masterclass.” I wrote to the organizer.
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AI Through a Hacker's Eyes - Xakep Magazine
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Honestly, this doesn’t feel like a real book, but I enjoyed reading it. It’s a collection of articles from Xakep magazine on the topic of artificial intelligence. Why doesn’t it feel like a book? There’s no common thread besides the topic. And the title doesn’t fully reflect the content. Out of 8 articles in this collection, only 5 match the title, talking about using AI capabilities for hacking. The other 3 articles are just about AI.
Ethical Hacker - Nikita Shakhulov
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The worst book of the week :) The book starts with a gloomy litany of terms and international standards that were machine-translated without proofreading for grammar or gender agreement. Sometimes it’s physically painful to read :)
Real-World Bug Hunting - Peter Yaworski
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Really enjoyed this book, especially in contrast with the OSINT Handbook (Dale Meredith). No boasting, no showing off anyone’s professionalism. The author struck me as a humble, respectful, and thoughtful person.
The OSINT Handbook - Dale Meredith
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Read the book “The OSINT Handbook” by Dale Meredith. I should note that I read the Russian translation, so the localization team might have contributed their own flavor. For building a general understanding of OSINT as a phenomenon, it’ll do. The title, in my opinion, is too bold to call it a “handbook.”
