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Books like Social Engineering
A fascinating, slightly unsettling dive into the psychological exploits that bypass the human firewall. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Social Engineering.
- eye-opening
- paranoid
- cerebral
- suspenseful
- 01
The Art of Deception
Kevin D. Mitnick and William L. Simon
A thrilling, eye-opening masterclass in human manipulation that will leave you questioning the security of every phone call and email.
- 02
The Art of Intrusion
Kevin D. Mitnick and William L. Simon
A gripping, true-crime tour through the clandestine world of hackers, where human psychology is the ultimate security flaw.
- 03
We are Anonymous
Parmy Olson
A gripping, paranoid plunge into the chaotic chat rooms where teenage pranksters accidentally became global cyber-insurgents.
- 04
Hacking for Dummies
Kevin Beaver
An approachable, jargon-free guide that turns the intimidating world of cybersecurity into an empowering toolkit for digital self-defense.
- 05
The basics of hacking and penetration testing
Engebretson, Patrick
A hands-on, demystifying guide that turns the intimidating world of cybersecurity into an accessible, logical playground.
- 06
The Art of Invisibility
Kevin Mitnick
A chilling wake-up call wrapped in a highly practical manual for reclaiming your digital autonomy.
- 07
Hacking
Jon Erickson · 2008
A hands-on, deep-dive into the elegant, hidden mechanics of computer systems and the creative art of breaking them.
- 08
Open source intelligence techniques
Michael Bazzell
A meticulous, hands-on masterclass in digital sleuthing that permanently alters how you view online privacy.
- 09
Linux Basics for Hackers
OccupyTheWeb
A pragmatic, hands-on initiation into the underground world of the command line, turning intimidation into empowerment.
- 10
Ghost in the Wires
Kevin Mitnick
A breathless, high-stakes game of digital hide-and-seek that reads like a cyber-heist thriller.
- 11
Unofficial guide to ethical hacking
Ankit Fadia
An accessible, enthusiastic initiation into the underground world of computer security and digital exploits.
- 12
Dangerous Personalities
Joe Navarro and Toni Sciarra Poynter
A sobering, expert-led psychological toolkit that turns vulnerability into vigilant empowerment.
