] This hands-on guide to hacking was cancelled by the ] original publisher, Wiley, out of fear of DMCA-related ] lawsuits. Now, "Hacking the Xbox" is brought to you ] directly by the author, a hacker named "bunnie". The book ] begins with a few step-by-step tutorials on hardware ] modifications that teaches basic hacking techniques as ] well as essential reverse engineering skills. The book ] progresses into a discussion of the Xbox security ] mechanisms and other advanced hacking topics, with an ] emphasis on educating the readers on the important ] subjects of computer security and reverse engineering. ] Hacking the Xbox includes numerous practical guides, ] such as where to get hacking gear, soldering techniques, ] debugging tips and an Xbox hardware reference guide. ] ] "Hacking the Xbox" confronts the social and political ] issues facing today's hacker. The book introduces ] readers to the humans behind the hacks through ] several interviews with master hackers. ] ] "Hacking the Xbox" looks forward and discusses the ] impact of today's legal challenges on legitimate ] reverse engineering activities. The book includes a ] chapter written by the Electronic Frontier Foundation ] (EFF) about the rights and responsibilities of hackers, ] and concludes by discussing the latest trends and ] vulnerabilities in secure PC platforms. "Line in the sand" |