This book is broken down into 6 parts. The first describes the emergence of a worldwide network of computers, here called Worldnet, and the practices that people have engaged in as a result. The second part describes the problem of electronic breakins. The third part deals with the phenomenon of worms. The fourth part deals with viruses. The fifth part of the book gives a glimpse of the worlds in which hackers live. The final part deals with the social context in which people make ethical and moral interpretations and propose new laws.
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A collection of articles on the topic of computer and computer network security, ranging from the technical details and history of intruders, worms, and viruses, to the sociopolitical, ethical, and legal implications of computer attacks.
Peter J. Denning is Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.
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